MSU/PRI/UF/01/24
Requirements for Appointment:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or its equivalent from
a recognized Institution with Five (5) years relevant work experience of
which Three (3) must have been in the level of Grade 8/9 or equivalent; OR
- Higher Diploma in Agriculture or its equivalent from a
recognized Institution with Five (5) years relevant work experience in a
serious business Farm;
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications; and
- A registered member of a relevant professional body
(where applicable).
Duties and responsibilities
- Participate in the preparation of annual work plans for
the Farm in order to guide all the activities and programs in the Farm;
- Participate in the preparation for farm staff work plan,
allocate work to and supervise in order for them to perform optimally and
produce the desired output in the University Farm;
- Supportthe Farm Manager in develop work policies and
procedures to be followed by all staff in the Farm within the framework of
the human resource policy of the University;
- Participate in projecting farm produce targets for the
different farming activities and projects so as to guide work progress in
the Farm;
- Participate in preparing budget for the different Farm
inputs required to run allthe farming activities and projects so as to
produce the set target;
- Participate in preparing periodic financial reports for
the different farming projects in the University Farm so as to establish
their revenue and profitability;
- Coordinate administrative functions and staff in the
Farm such as customer service, sales and financial services in the Farm;
- Guide and supervise specific farming activities and
projects charged with in the University Farm for their productivity and
profitability;
- Coordinate and control all the activities and projects
of the farm so that they can produce the targeted output for profit
generation for the University;
- Develop farming units for the University farm under the
direction of the farming committee of the University;
- Provide care and custody for all Farm equipment, tools
and resources and guard them against misappropriation, damage and loss in
order to minimize operation costs on the farm for increased revenue;
- Management of Office furniture and ElectronicAppliances;
and
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from
time to time.
How To Apply
TERMS OF SERVICE
The Terms of service for ALL positions will be on
Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations
EXCEPT the position of Registrar PRI, Grade Fifteen (15) that will be on a Five
(5) year Contract Terms renewable only once based on satisfactory performance
and Farm Manager will be a Three (3) year Contract Terms renewable on
satisfactory performance.
Interested applicants should visit Maseno University
Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view detailed requirements. Each
application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae
giving details of the applicant’s; age, marital status, academic and
professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary,
telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the
certificate and testimonials.
Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer
and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized group and persons living
with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD
certificate. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and
selection process.
Qualified candidates should submit Ten (10) hard
copies of the application clearly indicating the reference number of the
position applied. Applications must be submitted on or before 29th
July, 2024 addressed to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 – 40105
MASENO
Note: Applications
received later than the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
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