Unilever Tea Kenya Limited is a large scale Tea Producer with plantations in Kericho, Rift-Valley Province and Limuru, Central Province. The Company’s principle areas of operations are tea growing and processing and sustainable fuel wood production. We are committed to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental care and we were the first Tea Company in the world to be Rainforest Alliance Certified in 2007.

Working to create a better future every day, we help people feel good, look good and get more out of
life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others.

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated and qualified individuals to fill a number of openings which have fallen vacant:

Team Leader Tea Plucking / Harvesting
Reporting to the Divisional Manager/Divisional Assistant/Field Assistant, the incumbent will be fully responsible and accountable for ensuring that plucking/harvesting of tea is done to the required agronomic standards as defined in the organization’s Agricultural manual.

Main Accountabilities
* Carry out supervision of all hand plucking/mechanical harvesting operations in the field.
* Ensure raw material quality as per Unilever raw material/tea quality specifications.
* Ensure that the area under supervision is plucked or harvested to highest agronomic standards & productivity improvement.
* Ensure principles & practices of plucking/harvesting operations are deeply entrenched in the plucking/harvesting team.
* Support field management to ensure that the financial expenditure is in line with the budget.
* Support implementation of company welfare & social programs in area under control.
* Ensure compliance to the company Safety, Health and Environment and other policies.
* Other responsibilities as described in the role profile

Required Skills and Qualifications
* Minimum Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Education & Extension, Agricultural Engineering, HR, Business Management or any other related field.
* KCSE C plain
* Relevant experience will be an added advantage.
* Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Canter Lorry Green Leaf Transport Driver
Reporting to the Estate Manager, the incumbent will be fully responsible and accountable for the following;
* Ensuring that the tea is transported from the estate to the assigned factories in a fresh state.
* Transporting other company goods as per the estate manager’s instructions
* Responding to any emergency situation as directed by estate management
* Ensuring that the vehicle he/she is driving is in good serviceable condition as per the Company policies
* Ensuring the vehicle he/she is driving is in a good serviceable condition.
* Carrying out pre-driving checks/inspections
* Ensuring compliance with Unilever Safe Travel policies
* Accounting for fuel usage for the vehicle
* Initiating requisitions for vehicle repairs/maintenance
* Other responsibilities as described in the role profile.
* Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Required Skills and Qualifications
* Clean valid driving License.
* Certificate of good conduct.
* Experience of driving canter Lorries.
* Kenya National Youth Service driving training will be an added advantage.
* Ability to read, write & communicate in both English & Swahili is desirable.

To apply send your cover letter together with a detailed CV to;
HR Service Delivery Specialist
Unilever Tea Kericho
P O BOX 20-20200
Kericho.

Closing date: 3rd May 2012.

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Are you looking for an opportunity to race ahead of the pack?

Could you work with the World’s best tea growing and manufacturing company?

Would you rise to the challenge of a diverse and dynamic working environment?

Unilever Tea Kenya is here to fast-track your career, offering you an amazing opportunity to build your “skills through world class training programs.

Go on, get started to an exciting career with Unilever Tea Kenya Limited, log on to http://www.unilever-esa.com/ to apply for the following vacant positions;

1. Manufacturing Assistant

2. Lab Services Supervisor

3. Driver

4. Food Production and Services Supervisor

5. Field Assistant- Welfare, Security, Nurseries, NTD and Fuel wood

6. Senior Artisan

7. Tea Breeder

8. Factory Assistant

Closing date: 10th Dec 2011

All applications are received and processed online no hard copy applications will be accepted.

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Are you interested in pursuing a legal career in an environment where business meets sustainability in a unique lifestyle?

Do you have the following Job credentials?

* A Bachelor of Laws degree and admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
* A good understanding of the Commercial and Labour laws applicable in East Africa
* Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
* At least 2 years experience in a busy legal firm or organization

We are looking for You!

Job Responsibilities of the role include:

* Commercial contracts and documentation
* Litigation management
* Management of Insurance claims under the Work Injury Benefits Act, the Traffic Act and related issues.
* Management of External Legal Counsel.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your Application letter, CV and copies of relevant certificates, including day time contact, to:

Peoplelink.utea@unilever.com

or www.unilever-esa.com

by 12th May 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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We are looking for young graduates. Would you like to be part of a highly motivated team in an exciting environment where business meets sustainability in a unique lifestyle?

We are looking to fill the following openings in our business

1. Manufacturing Assistant (Tea Factory) (1)
Do you have the following credentials?
* A Bsc degree in a Food Science and Technology/Agricultural Engineering/Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering/Process and Manufacturing Engineering or any other related field.
* IT knowledge
* Any relevant experience is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities
* Manufacturing Performance Management. – Implementation of TPM
* Project Management and Quality Assurance – Quality Assurance
* Industrial Relations/Employee Relations. – Project Management
* Implementation of Company Policies and Procedures – Factory Engineering services/requirements

2. Process Engineer Assistant (1)
Do you have the following credentials?
* A BSc. degree in Chemical Engineering/ Production Engineering/Process & Manufacturing Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or any related field.
* IT Knowledge
* KPLC knowledge and any relevant experience is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities
* Support the Development of Process Controls in New Tea Technologies
* Project Management
* Lead Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing Process.
* Implementation of TPM
* Research and Development of new/novel tea Processes and Products.
* Management of Engineering Contractors

3. Divisional Assistant (Field) (1)
Do you have the following credentials?
* A Bsc degree in a Agriculture/Horticulture/Agronomy/Agricultural Education and Extension/Agricultural Engineering
* IT Knowledge
* Any relevant experience is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities
* Crop Production and Field Operations.
* Industrial Relations/Employee Relations.
* Implementation of Company Policies and Procedures

Key Competencies for all vacancies:
* Team working – Practical creativity
* Leading Others – Growing & Learning
* Self driven with Integrity – Customer Empathy

To apply:
Send Application letter, CV and copies of certificates to Peoplelink.utea@unilever.com or www.unilever-esa.com

Closing date – Friday, 10th December 2010
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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We are looking for young graduates. Would you like to be part of a highly motivated team in an exciting environment where business meets sustainability in a unique lifestyle?

We are looking to fill the following openings in our business

1. Manufacturing Assistant (Tea Factory) (1)

Do you have the following credentials?

A Bsc degree in a Food Science and Technology/Agricultural Engineering/Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering/Process and Manufacturing Engineering or any other related field.IT knowledgeAny relevant experience is an added advantage.Manufacturing Performance Management. - Implementation of TPMProject Management and Quality Assurance - Quality AssuranceIndustrial Relations/Employee Relations. - Project ManagementImplementation of Company Policies and Procedures - Factory Engineering services/requirements2. Process Engineer Assistant (1)

Do you have the following credentials?

A BSc. degree in Chemical Engineering/ Production Engineering/Process & Manufacturing Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or any related field.IT KnowledgeKPLC knowledge and any relevant experience is an added advantage.Support the Development of Process Controls in New Tea TechnologiesProject ManagementLead Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing Process.Implementation of TPMResearch and Development of new/novel tea Processes and Products.Management of Engineering Contractors3. Divisional Assistant (Field) (1)

Do you have the following credentials?

A Bsc degree in a Agriculture/Horticulture/Agronomy/Agricultural Education and Extension/Agricultural EngineeringIT KnowledgeAny relevant experience is an added advantage.Crop Production and Field Operations.Industrial Relations/Employee Relations.Implementation of Company Policies and ProceduresKey Competencies for all vacancies:
Team working – Practical creativityLeading Others – Growing & LearningSelf driven with Integrity – Customer EmpathyTo apply:

Send Application letter, CV and copies of certificates to Peoplelink.utea@unilever.com or http://www.unilever-esa.com/

Closing date – Friday, 10th December 2010

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Purpose of the Finance Analyst

To provide financial support/evaluation on trade investments and ensure the planned activities will generate a return to the business and support win with winning customers agenda by preparing customer profitability statements.

Key responsibilities
* Prepare Customer Profitability statements/reports.
* Appraise return on trade investment proposals.
* Check and pass for approval Customer rebates/Credit notes in line with trade terms policy and budget.
* Execute Customer Finance month end processes in area of responsibility.
* Coordinate return on investments for the 7 East and Southern Africa units.

Qualifications
* Qualified Accountant with 2-3 years experience in an FMCG.
* Person with strong interpersonal skills.
* Good Analytical and problem solving skills
* Experience in a wall to wall ERP system like fourth shift or SAP.
* Prior Exposure to customer-finance related field is an advantage but not mandatory.

Location – Unilever Kenya Limited
The deadline for submission is Wednesday 20th October 2010
Log on to www.unilever-esa.com to register your CV, and apply for these positions.

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