Assistant Manager, Planning & Projects Management at Agro-Chemical and Food Company

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptualization of Projects by assessing need and envisaged improvement
• Preparation of project proposals in liaison with other relevant departments/sections
• Approve project design and BOQ prepared by Department Engineers
• Carry out project viability and evaluation of proposed projects to ascertain payback and justify capital investment
• Prepare Contract documents
• Prepare Tender Documents in liaison with Supply Chain Department
• Asses requirements of new projects with respect to existing infrastructure to ensure smooth hook-up and compatibility to existing process
• Prepare Payment Certificates for contractors
• Monitor project performance over defect liability period and correcting any process challenges observed
• Propose Projects for inclusion on Capital Budgets
• Carry out professional technical evaluation of all proposed modifications to generate efficiency, cost effectiveness and timely completion
• Prepare root cause analysis report with technical challenges description, proposed solution, and requirement
• Propose for further consultancy complex challenges which require specialized expertise.
• Participate in selection and evaluation of consultancy services in liaison with Supply Chain Department
• Carry out plant Technical Audit to check efficiency and utilities consumption
• Carry out Research and Development on new technologies and plant improvements

Person Specification

• At least eight (8) years relevant experience three (3) of which must have been in supervisory level.
• Masters’ Degree in Civil Engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Building Engineering 
  or Industrial Technology, Project management, Risk Management, Business Studies Finance or Economics or its equivalent from recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Building Engineering or Industrial Technology, Project management, Risk Management, Business Studies Finance or Economics or its equivalent from recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Membership to Engineering Board.(Where Applicable);
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mobilize resources.
• Negotiation skills.