Wednesday 27 February 2013

Vacancies in East African Growers Ltd

East African Growers Limited (EAGA) is a leading grower and exporter of Fresh Vegetables, fruits and cut flowers in Kenya.

Through a partnership with USAID – Kenya Horticulture competitiveness Project, EAGA is working with small holder farmers on a project aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the Kenyan Horticulture Industry.

Target areas are counties in Nyanza, Western and Rift Valley.

East African Growers is seeking Qualified, dynamic, self motivated individuals to work on the
development and implementation of the project.

Project Coordinator
One Position

The main function of this position includes leadership and representation, program support and coordination, team management and supervision, and communication and organizational learning.
    Plan, develop and implement lean operational processes aligned to best practice to deliver long term
competitive advantage, growth and profitability.
    To take cognizance of time, customer, quality, efficiency, environmental, commercial and sustainability objectives to deliver daily, weekly and monthly results
    Through effective communication, lead, mentor, manage and develop individuals and teams.
    To contribute to the management of the company and to promote a culture that enables people to think, be stimulated and to enjoy what they do as valued members of EAGA
    Ensuring that there is integration and coordination of all project objectives and activities
    Facilitate the development and implementation of work plans with clear indicators, expected outputs and timeframes
    Coordinate with program, finance, administrative, and logistics staff at all levels to ensure project systems are in compliance with organization policies and procedures and donor requirements
    With the M&E officer Prepare tools for monitoring and evaluation and use them for monitoring and evaluating the project.
    Work with other relevant departments to create, enforce, and maintain policies and systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources and prudent management of organizational assets

Qualifications and experience

    The person should have a B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics or a related course from a reputable university.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in a managerial position
    Must have excellent report writing, communication and resource mobilization skills
    Experience in managing donor funded projects and private horticulture sector experience will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates to submit application, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, detailed and updated curriculum vitae indicating current and expected salary, and contacts of three professional referees to duncan.okoth@eaga.co.ke on or before 5th March, 2013

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