Latest Vacancies at Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd

Position Scope

• Reporting to the Senior Auditor, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing the plan of audits by carrying out audit procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out planned audits as per department’s policies, procedures and best practices;
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation;
• Discuss audit findings with the respective managers/Head of Department and recommend corrective actions / control enhancements where necessary; 
• Compile draft reports ;
• Perform post-audit follow-up after submission of reports to determine extent of implementation of audit recommendations; 
• Discuss audit follow up reports with Head of Departments on any pending audit recommendations;
• Research on best practices & emerging issues;
• Carry out investigative and ad-hoc audit assignments;
• Preparing work papers and weekly reports.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or related field;
• Qualifications in CPA – (K) or ACCA;
• Must be a member of ICPAK
• Minimum of four (4) years internal or external audit experience
• Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice; 
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams;
• Must demonstrate ability to multitask;
• Must demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness;
• Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge;
• Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area;
• Must have the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication;
• Must be able to work under pressure;
• Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals;
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages

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Position Scope
Reporting to the Senior Auditor, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing the Regional audit plan by carrying out audit procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned audits as per department’s policies, procedures and best practices;
• Discussing audit findings with the respective factory managers and recommending corrective actions / control enhancements where necessary; 
• Compiling draft reports;
• Performing post-audit follow-up after submission of reports to determine extent of implementation of audit recommendations; 
• Presenting audit findings to supervisor for escalation;
• Discussing audit follow reports with Regional management/Heads of Departments on any pending audit recommendation;
• Resolving problems and issues (conflict) from audits that have major impact;
• Researching on best practices & emerging issues;
• Participating in developing risk based audit plans;
• Carrying out investigative and ad-hoc audit assignments; 
• Ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation;
• Completing audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings on weekly reports;
• Liaising with external auditors and sharing reports.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting or related field;
• Qualifications in CPA – (K) or ACCA;
• Must be a member of ICPAK
• A minimum of Four (4) years internal or external audit experience;
• Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice;
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams;
• Must demonstrate ability to multitask;
• Must demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness;
• Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge;
• Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area;
• Must have the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication;
• Must be able to work under pressure;
• Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals;
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages.

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Position Scope

• Reporting to the line manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-level administrative and functional support in the office of the Group Company Secretary and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Producing information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics and record upon approval;
• Conserving Group Company Secretary’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analysing information; initiating telecommunications; 
• Conducting research, preparing relevant statistical reports, handling and channelling information requests;
• Administratively managing the office and liasing with other departments for the effective functioning of the office; 
• Maintaining executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel;
• Welcoming guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries;
• Maintaining customer confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential;
• Following up on issues and sending reminders; 
• Preparing reports by collecting and analysing information; 
• Compiling agenda and making arrangements for relevant committee, board, and other meetings;
• Securing information by completing data base backups; 
• Ensuring security of documentation and instruments within the custody of the line managers;
• Managing and maintaining executive schedules;
• Providing historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions;
• Maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a business/social sciences or other related field; 
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience; 
• Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice; 
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams;
• Must demonstrate ability to multitask;
• Must demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness;
• Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge;
• Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area;
• Must have the ability to communicate for both written and oral communication;
• Must be able to work under pressure;
• Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals;
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages.

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Position Scope
Reporting to the Group Head, Procurement and Logistics, the successful candidate will be rresponsible for managing the sourcing and tender process and coordinating of relevant committees set up to facilitate the process according to organizational policies and best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sourcing of goods, works and services through tenders, proposals and quotations;
• Maintaining of updated supplies list as per established policies and procedures;
• Liaising with other department in purchasing requirements;
• Preparing tender documents as per approved policies and procedures;
• Overseeing preparations of Agenda for the management tender committee & Tender Board meetings;
• Overseeing the coordination of bidders inquiries;
• Negotiating pricing contracts with contractors and suppliers
• Ensuring maintenance of tender and other procurement records as per policy 
• Researching on foreign and domestic suppliers, and staying current on any changes in either the supply or demand for needed products and materials;
• Assisting in finding good suppliers and evaluating them on multiple criteria;
• Storing past bids;
• Supervising subordinate personnel including delegating assignments, monitoring and evaluating performance and identifying training needs;
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines in the purchasing field;
• Participating in Developing KTDA’s purchasing strategy;
• Participating in the recruitment of staff within the department;
• Meeting contractors and suppliers as necessary;
• Identify opportunities for cost savings in purchasing;
• Monitoring frequency of purchases and recommending possible options to increase effectiveness of purchasing power;
• Sourcing and establishing professional relationship with competitive suppliers who offer quality and credit terms suitable to the company;
• Ensuring suppliers are aware of KTDA’s business objectives;
• Developing purchasing and cost-reduction strategies;
• Ensuring successful implementation of quality control standards for services offered by the department

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement, logistics or related qualifications.
• Professional certification in Supply Chain Management/ Diploma in Purchasing and supplies/Logistics Management
• A member of KISM/CIPS/CSPS
• Minimum eight (8) years of work experience in supply chain management, purchasing management, or international logistics, with at least three in a similar position. 
• Proven working experience as a purchasing manager 
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management 
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense 
• Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships
• Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
• Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Should have strong analytical skills and be result oriented 
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice

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Position Scope
Reporting to the Manager, Procurement, Analysis and Projects, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting group procurement strategy to achieve objectives of lowering costs of critical goods and services while reducing supplier risk and increasing supplier value.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in the developing of an enabled roadmap towards best practice process efficiency and effectiveness;
• Participating in developing and tracking procurement metrics including areas of spending, requisition to pay process, operational efficiencies and supplier performance;
• Monitoring supply markets and market/cost drivers and share insights and benchmarks from the industry with key stakeholders and senior management;
• Contributing to research and analysis of price and innovation trends for goods and services procured by the group;
• Liaising with the manager to provide detailed analysis and information which may have financial, technical and or legal impact and sourcing decisions;
• Participating in supplier selection, bid evaluation and post tender negotiation process;
• Providing the business units with critical logistical and administrative information and support necessary to plan and budget their needs;
• Providing support in identifying cost reduction opportunities through process automation, variety reduction and standardization and supply base and purchasing cycle rationalization;
• Monitoring and analysing current trends in the marketplace;
• Contributing to management by reporting on procurement key performance indicators.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement, logistics or related qualifications.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience with at least three in a similar position
• Professional certification in Supply Chain Management/ Diploma in Purchasing and supplies/Logistics Management
• A member of KISM/CIPS/CSPS
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation, analytical persuasion, motivation, problem solving and flexible 
• Good negotiation skills
• Strong financial reporting, planning and organizational skills
• Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
• Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate assigned goals
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Should have strong analytical and be result oriented 
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice
• Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
• Must have management skills
• Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines
• Should have problem solving and decision making abilities
• Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
• Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages

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Position Scope

• Reporting to the General Manager-KTDA Power Company (KTPC), the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing design, construction supervision and commissioning of KTPC projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring KTPC projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required standard;
• Providing project management services for the company;
• Ensuring compliance to environmental and regulatory requirements during project development;
• Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their development and training needs;
• Participating in the recruitment of staff within the department;
• Mentoring and coaching staff;
• Preparing of projects status reports;
• Reviewing and approving feasibility study reports;
• Reviewing and approving designs;
• Preparing tender documents;
• Participating in the tender process and award;
• Managing the construction and commissioning process;
• Managing the department staff to ensure effective delivery of services;
• Liaising with the Operations manager to ensure the projects meet all the statutory requirements;
• Ensuring that the projects meets the required environmental, health and safety, requirements;
• Participating in the formulation and review of the company’s strategic plan;
• Participating in the review of performance and improvement of the existing plants;
• Ensuring projects are completed to high standards and within time and budget;
• Ensuring hydro Projects are well planned, designed and constructed;
• Ensuring timely payments to contractors and consultants;
• Ensuring high quality of feasibility studies;
• Ensuring effective operational cost control of the department’s financial resources;

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related;
• A post graduate diploma in project management;
• A minimum of Eight (8) years of relevant experience, 3 of which should be at a senior level in Project Management/ Maintenance;
• Be registered by the Engineering Board;
• Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships
• Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
• Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Should have strong analytical skills and be result oriented 
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice
• Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
• Must have management and Leadership skills
• Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines
• Should have problem solving and decision making abilities
• Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
• Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department
• Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages and other engineering software e.g. AutoCAD;

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Position Scope

• Reporting to the Group General Manager-Research, Development and Innovation, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving KTDA’s growth through market-led innovation and data science. The role will generate strategic future business opportunities by turning ideas, research, and market insights into commercial solutions across the tea value chain. It ensures KTDA innovates beyond traditional black CTC tea to create more value for farmers, factories and consumers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing KTDA’s innovation and Data Science strategy aligned to corporate objectives;
• Establishing/ managing the KTDA Prototyping Lab or Innovation Hub with capabilities for rapid product, process, and engineering prototyping;
• Working closely with R&D to translate research outputs into market-ready products and processes through validation, modeling and commercialization;
• Building KTDA’s data ecosystem: integrating factory, farmer, market, and consumer data to inform all innovation decisions;
• Establishing dashboards and predictive models to track innovation performance and ROI;
• Conducting test marketing, A/B testing, and market trials for innovations before full launch;
• Developing analytics for brand performance, pricing, demand forecasting, and customer segmentation;
• Tracking commercial KPIs of all innovations and reporting impact to the management;
• Sourcing innovations in precision farming, IoT, drones, soil sensors, smart irrigation, and climate-smart inputs;
• Testing new technologies with R&D and Field Services on selected farms/buying centers before full rollout;
• Coordinating usage of data to measure impact on yield, cost, and labor before scaling to thousands of farmers;
• Translating research and market data into simple recommendations Field Officers can deliver to farmers;
• Using market analytics, consumer data, and sales trends to identify gaps for specialty teas, functional teas, RTD, extracts, and premium blends;
• Monitoring post-launch performance and using data to optimize blends, packaging, and pricing;
• Overseeing prototyping of new packaging, blends, and delivery formats to meet local and export market needs;
• Identifying diversification opportunities beyond tea: herbal infusions, nutraceuticals, foods, beverages, cosmetics using market and agronomic data;
• Collaborating with R&D to assess or conduct market, agronomic and technical feasibility of sourced or co-developed non-tea concepts;
• Leading cross-functional teams to prototype and pilot non-tea products within KTDA ecosystem;
• Tracking performance of diversified products and recommend portfolio adjustments;
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and commercial viability of all non-tea innovations;
• Applying data analytics and AI to optimize factory processes - withering, rolling, fermentation, drying, sorting;
• Partnering with R&D and Engineering to pilot data-driven solutions for energy savings, throughput, and quality consistency;
• Developing predictive models for quality control, predictive maintenance, and waste reduction;
• Driving adoption of digital tools and dashboards across 69 factories to improve OEE and predictive maintenance models and digital twins to reduce downtime and costs.
• Identifying market and factory needs for proprietary engineering products: energy-efficient equipment, automation, waste valorization, and by-product machinery;
• Collaborating with R&D, Engineering and Factory teams to define speciation, test prototypes in live factory environments and scale successful solutions

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Master’s Degree in Data Science, Business, Engineering, Food Science, Marketing, or related field. 
• Certification in Product Management, AI/ML, or Innovation preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience, with 5 years in a senior role in Innovation, Data Science, or Product Development.
• Proven experience working with R&D teams 
• Experience launching products and process improvements in FMCG, Agro-processing, or Manufacturing.
• Tea/agriculture sector experience is a strong advantage.
• Technical: AI/ML, Python/SQL, BI tools, IoT, data modeling, product and process analysis.
• Market research, business case development, marketing strategy, P&L.
• Ability to partner with R&D, Engineering, Marketing, and Factories with clear role boundaries.
• Leadership: Strategic thinking, innovation management, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical: Data storytelling, problem solving, and commercial acumen.

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Position Scope

• Reporting to the Group General Manager-Research, Development and Innovation, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading KTDA’s strategy for new product development, research, and diversification to reduce over-reliance on bulk orthodox and black CTC tea. The Head of NPD will drive development of new value-added tea products, alternative beverages, and non-tea products to improve farmer earnings, expand market access, and position KTDA as a global leader in diversified agricultural products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing KTDA’s New Product Development research and Diversification strategy aligned to corporate goals and Tea Industry Act;
• Leading the NPD Research, and Diversification teams to deliver a pipeline of commercially viable products;
• Providing market and consumer insights to Senior Management for investment decisions; 
• Liaising with research institutions, Government Agencies and other related private institutions in executing NPD strategies;
• Participating in review and formulation of new inputs, technologies and products in KTA through research;
• Reviewing and recommending for adoption of specifications for key inputs, processes and equipment;
• Planning and coordinating New Product Development projects/strategic initiatives; 
• Identifying training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development; 
• Documenting all phases of new product development; 
• Monitoring, evaluating New Product Development projects and ensuring effective utilization of resources;
• Identifying market trends, consumer needs, and white spaces in tea, herbal infusions, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and other agricultural value chains;
• Overseeing concept development, product formulation, pilot testing, sensory evaluation, and commercial launch of new KTDA products;
• Managing end-to-end process: ideation → R&D → regulatory approval → branding → market testing → scale-up;
• Ensuring all new products meet Tea Board, KEBS, FDA, EU, and other export market standards;
• Leading product, market, and agronomic research in partnership with TRFK, universities, and private labs;
• Driving research innovation in processing technologies, packaging, shelf-life extension, and sustainability in collaborations with relevant SBUs;
• Coordinating KTDA’s product tests at the lab and manage associated budget and ensuring IP protection through patents and trademarks with KIPI;
• Supporting factories in adoption of new processing lines for diversified products;
• Disseminating NPD research findings to the end users; 
• Exploring and launching diversification into allied products: specialty teas, ready-to-drink, tea extracts, tea-based foods, bio-products, and carbon/tea by-products;
• Building business cases for new ventures and JV partnerships;
• Working with Marketing, Sales, and Factory Operations to ensure smooth handover from R&D to commercialization;
• Tracking product P&L and ensuring ROI targets are met;
• Preparing timely and accurate report and distributing to appropriate users

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Education: Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Agricultural Economics, Chemistry, or Business. 
• Professional: Membership to relevant professional body e.g. KIFST, ICPAK.
• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years in a senior NPD/R&D leadership role in FMCG, beverages, or agro-processing. Tea industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record of launching at least 3 successful new products in the last 5 years.
• Technical: Deep knowledge of tea chemistry, product formulation, sensory science, food safety and regulatory affairs.
• Strategic: Market research, trend forecasting, business modeling, and portfolio management.
• Leadership: Team management, cross-functional collaboration, project management, budget oversight.
• Commercial: Brand positioning, pricing strategy, and go-to-market planning.
• Data-driven decision making, innovation mindset, strong presentation and negotiation skills.