Kenya Seed Company Vacancies

Our client, Kenya Seed Company (KSC), whose vision is to be the preferred supplier of top quality certified seed in Africa recently completed an organisational restructuring that resulted in the creation of new positions.

It is against this background that KSC is now seeking to recruit these results oriented individuals with drive, vision and creativity to fill key positions that will be based in Kitale.

Director Administration and Legal Services

Reporting to the Managing Director, the jobholder will provide proactive leadership and take overall responsibility for the management of all legal, governance, administrative and human resource matters.

Key responsibilities:
  • Managing, planning, controlling, organising and directing the activities of the Legal Services and Administration function;
  • Developing and implementing strategies, policies, and procedures for Legal Services and the Human Resources and Administration department;
  • Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable Codes of Corporate Governance;
  • Reviewing, advising, and assisting in the preparation of legal documents, contracts, policies, procedures, practices, or other matters having legal significance to the management and operations of the company to ensure that the company has proper legal protection at all times;
  • Providing the Board, management and staff with high quality legal and related advice, tailored to the company’s needs;
  • Ensuring that the Managing Director and the Board are at all times informed of developments in law, administration and HR related matters;
  • Managing and coordinating the approach towards litigation or other proceedings to which the company is party or potentially party;
  • Liaising with external legal advisers and ensuring externally purchased legal services are of high quality and deliver value for money; and
  • Carrying out company secretarial functions which include coordinating, attending and serving as a secretary of the Board and its committee meetings, annual meetings (AGMs), and following up on the implementation of their decisions.
We are looking for candidates with an LLB degree from a recognised university with at least 10 years relevant experience. In addition to the above the ideal candidate must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of the Law Society of Kenya.

A post-graduate qualification in Human Resource Management and/or CPS will be an added advantage.

Director - Finance and Strategy

Reporting to the Managing Director, the jobholder will provide professional leadership to a team of finance and strategy professionals and ensure that the company’s financial goals are attained.

Key responsibilities:
  • Formulating, maintaining and evaluating financial strategies that support the company’s overall business plan;
  • Delivering cost effective and efficient accounting and financial systems, policies and processes;
  • Ensuring all financial record systems are in accordance with IFRS requirements, overseeing the preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials, recommending improvements, and ensuring compliance to all regulatory and statutory requirements;
  • Preparing and presenting the annual budget, financial plans, business plans, feasibility studies, investment memoranda and other financial business documents that may be required;
  • Facilitating the development of corporate strategic goals;
  • Contributing to business growth by identifying and prioritising potential business opportunities, evaluating potential investments and strategic partnerships and leading the implementation of the opportunities; and
  • Managing of the insurance and risk management program and treasury functions.
We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or business related field and CPA (K)/ACCA with at least 8 years relevant experience. An MBA will be an added advantage.

Planning and Strategy Manager

Reporting to Director Finance and Strategy, the jobholder will lead and implement the process of strategy development and business planning.

Key responsibilities:
  • Developing and implementing the company’s Strategic Plan;
  • Analysing business performance, industry trends, existing or new regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations;
  • Carrying out feasibility studies, market and competitor analysis;
  • Maintaining and implementing a risk management policy;
  • Making recommendations on risk assessment, capital investment, acquisitions and expansion at corporate level;
  • Developing, implementing and maintaining a cost allocation and budget planning model;
  • Managing the quality management system.
We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Agricultural Economics or related field and a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management or related field with at least five years relevant experience. A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Security Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director, the jobholder will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive and cost effective security system to ensure protection of the company’s assets and employees.

Key responsibilities:
  • Advising the management on security requirements and developing sound security policies and procedures;
  • Directing and controlling security operations;
  • Working with out-sourced security service providers to ensure effective security for the company;
  • Managing any internal investigations including liaison with both internal and external parties;
  • Improving security surveillance, detection and prevention of crime in liaison with the police and other security agencies;
  • Ensuring effective deployment and utilisation of guards and equipment;
  • Preparing and managing the security budget; and
We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Criminology with at least 10 years experience gained in investigation agencies and/or disciplined forces at the rank of Superitendant of police or a Major in the army.

Chief Administration Officer

Reporting to the FIR and Administration Manager, the jobholder will be responsible for management and maintenance of the company’s fleet, buildings and other company property.

Key responsibilities:
  • Managing all company property including buildings, fleet and machinery;
  • Managing and implementing the transport and fleet management systems and ensuring compliance with set regulations;
  • Advising management on procurement and disposal of company’s fleet and property;
  • Developing the annual budget and maintaining accurate records of company’s fleet and property;
  • Advertising property available for rent or lease, and negotiating property sales contracts.
We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Business or its equivalent and relevant post graduate qualification in Property Management with at least five years experience in fleet and property management.

For all positions, it is important that job holders possess the following competencies;
  • Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork;
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
If you believe you fit the required profiles, please write in confidence to the address below by Friday 3 June 2011 quoting the reference number ESS 453 and the job reference title for the position you are applying for.

In addition, please provide curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and present position as well as day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three referees to:

E-mail: ess.ke@ke.pwc.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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