Cotton Development Authority Job Opportunities

Our client, The Cotton Development Authority, wishes to fill the following vacancies:-

Cotton Development Officer I -Inspectorate Services
(6 Posts)
Malindi, Garissa, Meru, Homabay, Kabarnet & Bungoma
Job Ref. MN 3386

Job Profile

The officer will be in charge of Inspectorate Services at the zone for purposes of promoting and ensuring compliance with cotton rules and regulations. The officer will be required to co-ordinate all Regulatory functions of the Authority at the zonal level.

Specific duties will entail:-

• Registration and inspection of products, premises, farms and other cotton facilities.
• Maintain records of ginners and marketing agents.
• Facilitating the Setting of Quality standards and ensuring compliance.
• Implementation and Enforcement of the Cotton General rules and regulations.
• Advice the authority on matters affecting cotton production as set out in the Act.

Person Profile

• Served in Agricultural related field for at least five (5) years.
• A degree in any of the following disciplines:- Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution. A Masters degree in any of the Agricultural related disciplines will be an added advantage.
• Have demonstrated team work and good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated high degree of professionalism, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Marketing Officer

Job Ref. MN 3387

Job Profile

The officer will head the Marketing Division; the officer will be required to co-ordinate all marketing functions of the Authority.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Facilitating development and implementation of marketing systems.
• Collection, maintenance, collate, disseminate and advise on pricing and market information.
• Coordinate lobbying for better market conditions and opportunities for Kenya Cotton and products.
• Establish linkages with local and international agencies on market and trade information.
• Liaise with Kenyan Missions on cotton trade.
• Capacity building for stakeholders on marketing and trade related issues.
• Advice the Authority on global cotton markets, trends and opportunities.

Person Profile

• Served in Agricultural field for ten (10) years of which three (3) should be in a senior level.
• A degree in Agriculture related discipline from a recognized institution.
• A Masters degree in Agriculture related discipline.
• A Masters degree in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Project Development and Management, Sustainable Rural Development will be an advantage.
• A Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks shall be an added advantage.
• Have demonstrated team work and good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated high degree of professionalism, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Planning and Monitoring Officer

Job Ref. MN 3388

Job Profile

The Officer will be required to co-ordinate all planning, monitoring and evaluation functions.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Facilitate development, implementation and review of the Strategic plan.
• Establish and maintain update of data base for the industry.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of annual work plans, budgets and performance targets.
  
• Social economic analysis of programmes.
• Evaluation of activities and programmes.
• Continuous analysis and compilation of periodical and situational reports.

Person Profile

• Served in Agricultural field for ten (10) years of which three (3) should be in a senior level.
• A degree in Agriculture related discipline from a recognized institution.
• A Masters degree in Agricultural Economics.
• A Masters degree in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Project Development and Management, Sustainable Rural Development will be an added advantage.
• A Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks shall be an added advantage..
• Have demonstrated team work and good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated high degree of professionalism, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Cotton Development Officer
(2 Posts)
Kisumu & Kitui
Job Ref. MN 3389

Job Profile

The officer will be responsible for promoting cotton industry in the region.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Provide effective management and administration of all the resources and activities in the region.
• Co-ordinate all issues related to cotton development in the region.
• Implement strategies to improve production, processing and marketing systems for cotton enterprises in the region.
• Prepare annual work plans and budgets, periodical and situational reports.
• Liaise with other agencies in the region to promote cotton development.
• Monitor and evaluate developments in the sub-sector and advise stakeholders in the region.
• Coordinate training programmes for staff and farmers in the region.
• Supervise enforcement of the cotton rules and regulations in the region as provided for in the Act.

Person Profile

• Served in Agricultural field for ten (10) years of which three (3) should be in a senior level.
• A degree in Agriculture related discipline from a recognized institution.
• A Masters degree in Agriculture related discipline;
• A Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks shall be an added advantage.
• Have demonstrated team work and good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated high degree of professionalism, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Cotton Development Officer - Production and Research Liaison

Job Ref. MN 3390

Job Profile

An officer at this level will report to the Chief Cotton Development Officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Organizing trainings on cotton production.
• Promoting dissemination of agronomic technology.
• Liaise with key partners and relevant stakeholders and agencies involved in cotton production and research.
• Implementation of strategies to support increased production, research and technology transfer.
• Capacity build of farmer associations.
• Promotion of production and distribution of planting seeds and other inputs.
• Liaise with seed bulking and multiplication bodies, KEPHIS, KARI, etc.

Person Profile

• Served in Agricultural field for ten (10) years of which three (3) should be in a senior level.
• A degree in any of the following disciplines; Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• A Masters degree in any of the Agricultural related disciplines.
• Have demonstrated team work and good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated high degree of professionalism, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Cotton Development Officer - Value Addition

Job Ref. MN 3391

Job Profile

An officer at this level will report to the Chief Cotton Development officer.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Setting standards for cotton and its products in collaboration with other standardization bodies.
• Establish "Kenyan Brand" for Kenyan Cotton.
• Facilitate development and adoption of appropriate processing technologies to improve competitiveness of cotton products.
• Development of strategies to support efficient processing, research and technology transfer.
• Liaise with relevant agencies and institutions in development of quality standards and systems for cotton products.
• Facilitate stakeholders to comply with the set standards.
• Guide stakeholders on compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
  

Person Profile

• Three (3) years relevant experience in fiber technology of Cotton products.
• To be conversant with various relevant requirements for the processing sector.
• Served in Agricultural field for ten (10) years of which three (3) should be in a senior level.
• A degree in any of the following disciplines; Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering Textile related discipline or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Masters degree in any of the Agricultural or Textile related disciplines.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated high degree of professionalism, merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Senior Accountant

Job Ref. MN 3392

Job Profile

• Advice on all the financial accounting and management issues.
• Management of accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Management of taxes to ensure compliance with the Kenya Revenue Authority requirements.
• Plan, forecast and advice on business operations , financial commitments, obligations and future revenues.
• Prepares financial reports for the Board.
• Oversees the development of the budgets, ensure compliance and review.
• Oversees the development, implementation and review of financial management systems.
• Provides support to external auditing services.
• Handles the performance management; supervision and development of staff within the financial accounting and management accounts divisions.

Person Profile

• Served in the grade of Accountant I or an equivalent position for a period of three (3) years.
• A Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), CPA (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) Economics, Commerce or in a financial related discipline from a recognized institution.
• A management course not lasting less than three (3) weeks shall be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of accounting packages.
• Shown merit and ability in work performance.

Legal Officer

Job Ref. UN 3393

Job Profile

The senior legal officer will be responsible to the Chief Executive for all legal issues pertaining to operations of the Authority.

Specific duties will entail:-

• Secretary to the Board.
• Supervision and coordination of the work of legal division.
• Identifying policy research areas and developing policy.
• Representing the Authority in legal fora.
• Representing the Authority in court.
• Making presentation of relevant issues to the Board.

Person Profile

• A Bachelor's of Laws degree from a recognized university;
• A diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• A Masters degree in law or CPS (K), its equivalent from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
• A certificate of admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Computer skills.
• At least five (5) experience from a reputable organization.
• Demonstrated management experience and professional competence in work performance and results.

Internal Auditor

Job Ref. MN 3394

Job Profile

The Chief Internal Auditor will be responsible to the Board for managing the internal control systems of the Authority.

Specific duties will entail:-

• Reviewing the effectiveness of the internal control systems and making recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate duties and responsibilities of the systems auditor.
• Verifying accounting transactions to ensure compliance with laid down procedures.
• Overseeing the day-to-day administration of the audit division.
• Developing audit techniques and procedures for finance and comprehensive audit.
• Drawing up audit programmes and audit findings report for discussion with the Chief Executive Officer.
• Carrying out a review of accounting financial and budgetary systems.
• Management of risk audits.
• Carrying out audit to ensure compliance with statutory obligations.

Person Profile

• Relevant experience of at leas five (5) years in a reputable organization in a senior position.
• A Degree in any of the following: Bachelor of commerce (Accounting), Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Management Course lasting not less than three (3) weeks shall be an added advantage.
• Computer skills.
• Analytical and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability and a high degree of competence in conducting and supervising both financial and management audits.

Human Resource Officer

Job Ref. MN 3395

Job Profile

The Human Resource Officer will be responsible for coordination of the human resource function in the Authority.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Recruitment and selection.
• Appointment of staff.
• Staff development including promotions and deployment.
• Staff remunerations.
• Staff training and welfare.
• Manpower audit.
• Succession management.
• Circulars, policies and procedures.

Person Profile

• Served in the grade of Human Resource Officer I or an equivalent position for at least three (3) years.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or a Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized university.
• A master's degree in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.
• A management course lasting not less than three (3) weeks shall be an added advantage.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrated a high degree of responsibility in discharging the Human Resource function.

Procurement Officer

Job Ref. MN 3396

Job Profile

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for coordination of procurement function.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Ensure efficient procurement of stores.
• Implementation of government policies on Supplied Management.
• Application of procurement systems and procedures.
• Disposal of unserviceable/obsolete and/or other stores on the recommendation of a board of survey.
• Organizing for tendering of stores/supplies for the Authority in liaison with the procurement Committee.
• Ensuring compliance to Government Procurement policy.

Person Profile

• Served as a Procurement Officer II or an equivalent position in a reputable organization for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Commerce (Supplies Management Option) or its equivalent qualification.
• A Diploma in purchasing and supplies.
• Computer skills.
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks shall be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated merit and ability in work performance and results.

Information Communication Technology Officer

Job Ref. MN 3397

Job Profile

The officer will be responsible for carrying out Information Technology related duties within the Authority.

The specific duties will entail:-

• Implementing computer programs and providing user support.
• Maintaining support systems and training of users.
• Repairing and maintaining of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals.
• Receiving, installing and certifying of information communication technology equipment.
• Configuring of new information communication technology equipment.
• Compilation and analysis of data.

Person Profile

• BSc in Computer Science.
• Diploma in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology; or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Served in a relevant position in a reputable organization for a period of three (3) years.

Send your application and a detailed CV with a daytime telephone number and copies of your key academic certificates and both sides of your ID. Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

Send your application and a detailed CV with a daytime telephone number and copies of your key academic certificates and both sides of your ID. Please also summarize yourself as follows:-

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Send your application by hand, courier or post so as to reach us by 3rd June 2009.

Executive Selections Division
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3rd Floor, Landmark Plaz.a
Directly Opp. Nairobi Hospital Entrance
P.O. Box 50730-00200, Nairobi
Bus Route No. 46 from Kencom