Agricultural Employers Association commonly known as AEA was started in 1962 and registered in 1966 as an Association representing the collective interests of Employers in the Agricultural industry in matters connected with Employment of Labour. The AEA is an affiliate member of KEPSA, FKE, KAM and ASNET.
Our client based in Laikipia County seeks to fill the following vacancy that has arisen in their company:
VACANCY: GENERAL MANAGER
Reporting to the Director, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the development of organization policies and goals that cover operations, personnel, financial performance, and growth of the functions and/or farm.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Developing short-term and long-term plans and budgets for the marketing program and its activities, monitoring progress, ensuring adherence, and evaluating the performance of all employees.
- Developing, coordinating, and overseeing programs, technical assistance, and resource materials to assist in all departments.
- Developing and maintaining a strategic perspective, based on clients’ needs and satisfaction and ensuring the overall health and vitality of the organization.
- Developing policy recommendations for the Director’s action and providing highly responsible administrative support to the Director
- Identifying business opportunities that will result in increased revenues and general growth of business.
- Ensuring that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with the Labour laws and all relevant legislations.
- Providing an in-depth analysis and reviewing the business regularly to help the company make policy decisions and devise ways of achieving efficiency and economical business operations.
- Providing the necessary leadership and guidance to all employees through mentoring and identification of best practices to enhance performance excellence.
- Exercising direct supervision over assigned management personnel and ensuring that the team is adequately trained both in functional and behavioral aspects regularly.
Desired Qualifications, skills and experience;
The job holder must possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, PR and Communication, Finance, or any other related field.
- At least 5 years of management experience in agriculture or in the manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge in financial management.
- Competent in computers including experience in ERP programs.
- Solid experience with HR management of at least 3 years.
- Very good communication skills and ability to deal with conflict and other difficult situations between people-Be a problem solver
- Experience with logistics and administrative work.
- Experience with PR and dealing with people from government Administration.
Only qualified candidates should apply attaching detailed curriculum vitae and supporting documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 30th April 2024 quoting the job title on the email subject (GENERAL MANAGER). Please indicate expected salary for this position (mandatory requirement).
*Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, if you do not hear from us please consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. *
Our contact information:
CEO, AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS’ ASSOCIATION Tel: +254512216744
P.O. BOX 17783-20100, Cell: 0722/36 557039
NAKURU, KENYA. www.agriemp.co.ke