Farm Manager - University of Eldoret

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Closing Date

Nov

14

REF: UOE/ADM/FM/VC/06/09/2017
SCALE: 12

Duties and Responsibilities
This position entails:
  • Being the head of the University Farm department;
  • Being in charge of the coordination and management of the farm;
  • Formulation and implementation of farm policies and strategies;
  • Preparing the staff establishment of the Farm Workers;
  • Advise the University management on staff training and development;
  • Preparing the budgeting and procurement of all the farm requirements;
  • Ensuring that all the required quality standards are maintained in the farm products;
  • Staff development and capacity building and
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Officer from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and competencies:
  • Master’s degree in General Agriculture/Farm Management/Farm Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • At least seven (5) years’ work experience in a relevant field
  • Proficiency in Information Communication Technology
  • Management training lasting not less than three (3) months
  • Membership registration with relevant professional body
Terms and Conditions of Service:
  • The appointment to this position will be on permanent and pensionable terms
  • Successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines.
General Requirements:
All applicants must satisfy the Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya by getting clearances from the following bodies:
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
  • Commission for University Education (CUE) and
  • Current certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service (NPS).
Submission of Applications:
  • All applicants for the above positions are advised to send ten (10) copies of the applications.
  • Applicants are advised to indicate the reference of the position applied on the envelope.
  • Applicants for the positions of Farm Manager & Senior Internal Auditor should send soft copies of their applications via e-mail address to Vice-Chancellor at vc@uoeld.ac.ke. or hand delivered applications to be dropped in the Procurement Box in the Vice-Chancellor’s office using the Vice-Chancellor’s address given below or send by post.
  • All applicants should submit detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, and membership of the professional associations, copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts.
  • Applicants should provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three referees.
  • Applicants are advised to contact their referees to write and send confidential reports directly using the addresses given below to be received not later than 21st November, 2017.
The Chairman of Council, The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Eldoret, University of Eldoret,
P.O BOX 1125-30100, P.O. Box 1125-30100,
ELDORET, KENYA. ELDORET, KENYA.
Email: chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke Email: vc@uoeld.ac.ke
Website: www.uoeld.ac.ke Website: www.uoeld.ac.ke

Applications should be received on or before Friday the 14th November, 2017 at 4.00 pm.

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will result to automatic disqualification. University of Eldoret is an Equal Opportunity Employer and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Application Email vc@uoeld.ac.ke
Job Location
Renumeration Ksh -
Vacancies Available 1
Category Agriculture
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