Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme (SACDEP – Kenya)
SACDEP – Kenya is a Development Organisation, working in 12 Counties. With its head office based in Thika town, the organization works in the area of Sustainable Agriculture in Coast, Eastern, Central and Rift Valley Provinces of Kenya.
Applications are invited to fill in the following positions.
Job Title 1: Training and Conference Centres Co-Ordinator
To oversee the overall operations of Two (2) Development Training and Conference Centres based near Thika Town.Diploma/Bachelor’s in Hotel Management or other hospitality related field from a recognized institution.10 years experience in a hospitality oriented organization.Strong leadership, personal organization and communication skills.Ability to write reports on strict deadlines.Ability to develop and implement new packages in the hospitality industry.Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite & Excel. Job Title 2: Water & Sanitation Field Co-OrdinatorTo implement and develop a Water and Sanitation Programme.Diploma /BSc in Water or Agriculture Engineering.7 years experience working in a community integrated water & sanitation programme.Practical skills in designing and execution of community based/led Water and Sanitation projects. This includes but not limited to:Hydrological Surveys and Borehole Drilling.Water Pipeline designing.Water Pans, Dam design and Construction.
To set up a stores and issuing procedure involving procurement offices, storage and distribution to different locations in the field.Diploma/Bachelors in Commerce/Business Management Procurement option.Proven 10 years experience in receiving of goods, recording, storage and distribution.Experience in stores records, reports and data management using relevant computer packages.Knowledge in Financial Accounting and Auditing procedures.Skills in personnel management.Job Title 4: Agricultural Productivity Co-Ordinator
To co-ordinate, implement and develop an integrated programme in production enhancement through diverse Sustainable Agriculture approaches.Diploma or BSc in; General Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture or related disciplines.5 years experience working in agriculture training and extension programme for small holder farmers.Thorough knowledge on Sustainable/organic Agriculture.Knowledge in establishment of smallholder irrigation schemes.Knowledge and experience in setting up farmers learning and information points.Job Title 5: Agro-Marketing Co-Ordinator
To implement and develop further food processing, Value addition, cottage industries and marketing.Diploma or BSC in agriculture marketing, Agri – business or Agricultural Economics.Practical Skill in designing and execution of community based/led marketing programme.10 years experience working in small holder marketing programmes.Proven skills in setting up agro-value addition programmes for small holder farmers.Knowledge and experience in setting up cottage industries will be an added advantage.
Be in charge of maintenance and repairs of the organization fleet of vehicles and co-odinating operation
schedule.Minimum O level Certificate.Mechanical Training grade 1 or its equivalent10 years Motor Vehicle driving experience for classes A,B, C, E & F.Ability to write reports in English.Have a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Government.Be 28 – 40 years with a valid driving license
The person will maintain the organizational security system covering personnel, vehicles, centers, goods and services by patrolling the premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.Academic Standards – O level.Fluent in Written and spoken English & Kiswahili.10 years experience on security matters e.g Security firms, government or disciplined forces.Certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police.Be 35 – 45 years of ageAll Applications to bear current salary, Job title on the envelope and the Reference in the application.
Only Short listed candidates will be invited for interviews.
Hard copies of Applications, Detailed Curriculum Vitae & Testimonials
to be sent not later than 17th August, 2012
Executive Director – SACDEP – Kenya
P.O. Box 1134, Thika 01000, Thika.
If you do not hear from us by 31st August, 2012 please consider yourself unsuccessful.

Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme (SACDEP – Kenya) is a Development Organisation, with its head office based in Thika and working in 12 Counties in Central, Eastern, Coast and Rift Valley Regions of Kenya.

SACDEP - Kenya invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill in the posts as below:

General Qualifications:

Bias in Sustainable (Organic) Agriculture Principles and Practices.Over 10 years experience in Community Based Project Implementation.Proven ability in fund-raising through winning project proposals.Proven experience in working with small holder farmers in rural settingsA valid Motor Cycle riding license1. Small Holder Agro – Marketing Coordinator

The position will require a person who is able to coordinate implementation and further develop a Food and Agriculture Value Chain Programme.

Reporting to the Programs Manager, the person should have the following qualifications:-

Specific Qualifications

Diploma or BSc. in any of these disciplines; Agriculture Marketing, Agribusiness, Agriculture Economics or Food Science.Practical Skills in designing and execution of community based/led Agriculture Marketing programme.10 years experience working in a community integrated marketing, processing and savings programme.Knowledge on value chain development for Small Holder AgricultureExperience in working with Small Holder Farmers on an integrated marketing project will be an added advantage.2. Agriculture Training and Extension Officer

The position will require a person who is able to coordinate field training for Small Holder Farmers. The Person should be knowledgeable on use of demonstration farm to enhance farmers learning.

Reporting to the Outreach and Networking Manager, the person should have the following qualifications:-

Experience in managing a Farm as a commercial enterprise with viable farming enterprises.Diploma, BSC professional training in General Agriculture.Experience in small-holder community based productivity projects.Skills in designing and implementing structural community based Projects e.g. cattle dips and livestock shedsSkills in agro-products food processing, value addition, packaging and marketing.Practical knowledge in designing and implementing irrigation projects.3. On-Farm Participatory Research and Training Officer

The position will require a person who is able to coordinate a Research and Training Programme implemented for Small Holder Farmers.

The Person should be knowledgeable on participatory research techniques.

Reporting to the Outreach and Networking Manager, the person should have the following qualifications:-

Specific Qualifications

Diploma, BSc. professional training in General Agriculture.Practical experience in handling honey bees and general beekeepingPast knowledge and experience in implementation of integrated environmental conservation projectsPrevious skills in designing and implementing participatory research initiatives.Applications, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, names of three references, day time telephone contact and e-mail address to be sent to:-

The Executive Director
SACDEP- Kenya,
P.O Box 1134, Thika 01000,
Thika.

Closing date: Friday, 8th July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

If you do not hear from us by 1st August 2011 please consider yourself unsuccessful.

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Marketing Coordinator, Agriculture Training & Extension Officer and On-Farm Participatory Research & Training Officer Jobs Kenya.
Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme (SACDEP – Kenya) is a Development Organisation, with its head office based in Thika and working in 12 Counties in Central, Eastern, Coast and Rift Valley Regions of Kenya.

SACDEP - Kenya invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill in the posts as below:

Bias in Sustainable (Organic) Agriculture Principles and Practices.
Over 10 years experience in Community Based Project Implementation.
Proven ability in fund-raising through winning project proposals.
Proven experience in working with small holder farmers in rural settings
A valid Motor Cycle riding license 1. Small Holder Agro – Marketing CoordinatorThe position will require a person who is able to coordinate implementation and further develop a Food and Agriculture Value Chain Programme.

Reporting to the Programs Manager, the person should have the following qualifications:-

Diploma or BSc. in any of these disciplines; Agriculture Marketing, Agribusiness, Agriculture Economics or Food Science.
Practical Skills in designing and execution of community based/led Agriculture Marketing programme.
10 years experience working in a community integrated marketing, processing and savings programme.
Knowledge on value chain development for Small Holder Agriculture
Experience in working with Small Holder Farmers on an integrated marketing project will be an added advantage. 2. Agriculture Training and Extension OfficerThe position will require a person who is able to coordinate field training for Small Holder Farmers. The Person should be knowledgeable on use of demonstration farm to enhance farmers learning.

Reporting to the Outreach and Networking Manager, the person should have the following qualifications:-

Experience in managing a Farm as a commercial enterprise with viable farming enterprises.
Diploma, BSC professional training in General Agriculture.
Experience in small-holder community based productivity projects.
Skills in designing and implementing structural community based Projects e.g. cattle dips and livestock sheds
Skills in agro-products food processing, value addition, packaging and marketing.
Practical knowledge in designing and implementing irrigation projects.
3. On-Farm Participatory Research and Training OfficerThe position will require a person who is able to coordinate a Research and Training Programme implemented for Small Holder Farmers.

The Person should be knowledgeable on participatory research techniques.
Reporting to the Outreach and Networking Manager, the person should have the following qualifications:-

Diploma, BSc. professional training in General Agriculture.
Practical experience in handling honey bees and general beekeeping
Past knowledge and experience in implementation of integrated environmental conservation projects
Previous skills in designing and implementing participatory research initiatives.

Applications, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, names of three references, day time telephone contact and e-mail address to be sent to:-

The Executive Director
SACDEP- Kenya,
P.O Box 1134, Thika 01000,
Thika.

Closing date: Friday, 8th July 2011.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
If you do not hear from us by 1st August 2011 please consider yourself unsuccessful.

Sustainable Agriculture Community Development Programme (SACDEP – Kenya) is a Kenyan Indigenous NGO with offices in Thika Town.

We have the following vacant positions

Transport & Maintenance Officer

To be in charge of setting up a transport and maintenance unit as an enterprise for the Organization.

Qualifications

Diploma, Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.10 years and above being in charge of a busy commercially oriented garage,Similar experience in running a fleet of vehicles, motorcycles operating from a station and in rural areas.Knowledge and experience in entrepreneurial undertaking.Experience in working in a formally Managed institution with computer knowledgeA mature male of 30 years and aboveStores & Accounting Officer

Required to develop a stores and supplies system based in different locations.

Qualifications

Diploma/Degree in Procurement & Stores Management.10 years experience in managing a busy procurement and stores systems at institutional level.Proven Experience in Management of ProcurementKnowledge in Management of stores and assets registers at Institutional levelKnowledge in Accounting & CPA Level.Community Based Renewable Energy Officer

Required to organize rural communities to participate in research of new products and set up renewable energy plants in Central and Eastern parts of Kenya.

Qualifications.

Certificate, Diploma or Bsc in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.Knowledge and skills in designing, implementing and evaluating Community Development Programmes.At least 5 Years experience in working at Community level in the area of fabrications or metal work related Projects.Proven ability in fund-raising through winning project proposals.Ability to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding license.Send in your application letter and Curriculum Vitae indicating salary expectation.

To be sent to the undersigned and received on or before 9/11/10.

If you do not hear from us by 25/12/2010, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The Organization is an equal Opportunity Employer.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Applications to be addressed to:-

The Director
SACDEP-Kenya
P.O Box 1134 Thika 01000
Email: info@sacdepkenya.org

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