Careers at Kenyatta University-Senior Assistant Farm Manager

Job Title: Senior Assistant Farm Manager - Nutrition and Feed Centre

Grade 11

Department: School of Agriculture & Enterprise Development

Employer: Kenyatta University - Office of the Dean

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Requirements:

• Applicants must be holders of KCE division II/KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and above.

• They must have a Masters degree in Animal Nutrition from a recognized university.

In addition applicants must have the following:
• At least two (2) years practical experience in feed technology/ ration formulation for animals
• Computer literate

Duties:

• Assists the farm manager
• In-charge of the feed centre operations
• Formulates rations for the various groups of animals within the farm
• Ensure availability of adequate feed stock at all times
• Monitors milk production in relation to feeding and related financial analysis
• Guides on-farm fodder production, harvesting, processing and utilization

Terms of Service:

The terms of service for the above include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit application letters and curriculum vitae (CV) and give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Application Deadline: 23rd Oct 2013