Our Client, Anchor Group of Companies is a leading integrated
product and services Company headquartered in Nyeri Town, Nyeri County and with
operations in many parts of the country as well as South Sudan.
The group comprises several companies which include GM Kariuki
hardware, Anchor flour Millers Ltd, Anchor feeds Ltd, Giraffe Ark Lodge and New
Age Developers and construction Company Ltd (NADCC).
As part of continuing expansion, the company seeks to recruit
qualified, experienced, energetic, enthusiastic, selfdriven, and honest and trust
worthy professionals to join its dynamic team.
The positions include;
1. Nutritionist – Anchor Feeds Limited -
Nyeri
1 Post
Job Role: To support the uptake, revenue growth and increased market share for Anchor animal feeds products. The job
holder’s role will be to increase and promote the understanding of the effect
of diet on the health, wellbeing and productivity of animals to farmers to
promote Anchor feeds market standing.
Responsibilities
- Evaluating the chemical and nutritional value of feeds and feed supplements produced by Anchor feeds
- Formulating diets and rations to maximize growth, reproduction, health and/or performance of Anchor Feeds on farmers flocks;
- Assessing the relative nutritional and economic value of feeding systems and advising farmers accordingly;
- Researching the effectiveness of dietary regimes and translating the findings to feed products;
- Conducting animal-based studies and laboratory trials on behalf of the Company;
- Liaising with producers and stockists to understand their targets and objectives, and the specific needs of the market;
- Monitoring feed formulations to meet quality performance and animal health standards;
- Providing advice on nutrition to farmers, other animal owners, veterinarians and other animal health stakeholders;
- Expanding existing ranges of animal feed products and developing new ones;
- Supporting the sales and marketing team in producing and launching new products;
- Helping develop sales and marketing strategies following the launch of a new product;
- Balancing a growing consumer interest in quality with the need to develop competitive agricultural systems;
- Maintaining expertise in nutritional trends and keeping up to date with regulatory changes;
- Using computer software to formulate diets, conduct research and generate reports;
- Investigating nutritional disorders and the safe storage of feeds;
- Recording and Resolving Customer Complaints on feeds;
- Conducting market intelligence to monitor competitor actions
Person Specifications
- Must be a holder of at least a certificate or Diploma in Animal health and Nutrition from a recognized institution;
- Experience working with animal feeds manufacturing concern, major distributor or Agro-vet of at least 3 years;
- Simple, Outgoing, pleasant and easy to get along with personality who can easily interact with farmers;
- Aged between the aged of 20 - 40 years;
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Have Proficiency in basic computer software applications;
- Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision;
- Dynamic, Innovative and Creative person who is solution oriented;
- Up to date with developments and trends in the animal health industry/sector;
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time
2. Surveyor – New Age Developers and
Construction Company (NADCC)
1 Post
Job Role: To support the Construction and Civil works projects and
activities of NADCC by offering survey services for projects undertaken by the Company.
Responsibilities
- Monitor progress of projects and assure compliance with plans and specifications;
- Offer advice on many aspects of design and construction, including maintenance, repair, refurbishment and restoration of proposed and existing buildings or projects;
- Provide quality assessments and report on defects in, or ways of improving, all kinds of buildings and projects;
- Finding structural faults to building or projects and recommend solutions;
- Advise on the feasibility of a project, and how much it might cost to carry out, or how suitable a building or structure could be for a particular purpose;
- Drawing up detailed plans relating to the project or construction works;
- Liaise with architects to prepare detailed plans and help provide estimates for the work;
- Liaising with the project manager to monitor budgets and oversee work on site;
- Dealing with planning applications and advice on property law, building regulations and other legal matters such as health and safety.
Person Specifications
- Must be a holder of at least Diploma in Building and Construction or Diploma in Survey and Spatial Sciences from a recognized institution;
- Fitness and agility to handle demanding site work and visits;
- Aged between the age of 25 - 40 years.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Have Proficiency in basic computer software applications;
- Self-driven and able to work independently with minimum supervision;
- Dynamic, Innovative and Creative person who sees solutions in challenges;
- Up to date with developments and trends in the building and construction industry/sector;
- Any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time;
3. Chef – Giraffe Ark Lodge Ltd
1 Post
Job Role: The Chef will be primarily responsible for efficient
operations of the Lodge Kitchen and ensure availability of quality food and
beverages for the establishment at all times.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and monitor the culinary programme for the Lodge;
- Ensure that quality culinary dishes are prepared and served on schedule;
- See to it that any problems that arise in the kitchen are rectified on time;
- Receive and handle food related complaints from patrons;
- Responsible for approving all prepared food items that leave his or her kitchen;
- Modify and create new menus as need arises to ensure the Lodge remains at top notch service levels;
- Liaise with heads of other sections of the lodge like reservations to ensure optimal production of food and beverages for booked clients;
- Create a wide variety of new dishes for the establishment to keep patrons happy;
- Ordering supplies and reporting to the lodge manager on the day to day issues;
- Manage the Kitchen staff and ensure they are motivated to do their work;
Person Specifications
- Minimum Diploma in Food and Beverage production from a recognized institution;
- Hands on experience of 2 to 5 years as a Chef or assistant Chef in the hospitality industry;
- Experience in a Tourist Lodge will be an added advantage;
- Experience with continental oriental and african cuisine;
- Friendly, hospitable, enthusiastic and pleasant personality;
- Well organized, self-driven and responsible person;
- A mature person aged between 25-45 years;
- Honest , hardworking and a go getter team player;
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Have Proficiency in basic computer software applications;
- Dynamic, Innovative and Creative person able to think independently;
- Up to date with developments and trends in the culinary arts sub sector;
4. Accountant – Giraffe Ark Lodge Ltd
1 Post
Job Role: The Procurement Officer will be primarily responsible
for efficient procurement of goods and services and ensure company and ethical
policies are adhered to.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards;
- Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements;
- Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice;
- Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts;
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs;
- Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology;
- Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel, and direct their work activities;
- Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts;
- Liaise with internal and external auditors for Anchor Group of Companies.
Person Specifications
- A holder of a Minimum CPA section III or ACCA of equivalent level;
- A degree or Diploma in Management, finance or Business Management is desirable;
- Hands on accounting experience of at least 3 years;
- Experience in the hospitality sector desirable but not mandatory;
- Proficiency in basic or specialized accounting computer software applications like Sage, Pastel etc.
- Experience with an ERP system is an added advantage;
- Aged between 25 - 35 years;
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Able to work in a team as well as independently as the work demands;
- High levels of confidentiality, honesty and professionalism;
If you meet the said requirements and need to make a defining
career move, send your application in confidence by email attaching your
detailed CV to the Recruiter, on questesq@yahoo.com
NB: Clearly state the position you are applying
for and the Company, (e.g. Giraffe Ark Lodge Ltd) in the subject line of the
email
Deadline for applications is by Close of Business, 11th November 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Anchor Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer
