Vacancies at Tana River Sugar

Role Summary

The Farm Stores Officer is responsible for the efficient management, control, and accountability of all farm inventories, including agricultural inputs, irrigation materials, engineering spares, fuel and lubricants, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), chemicals, fertilizers, harvested materials, and general consumables. The role ensures accurate stock management, timely issuance of materials, proper storage practices, inventory optimization, and compliance with Company policies, financial controls, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements to support uninterrupted farm operations.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Procurement and Logistics, Stores Management, Business Administration, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, or a closely related field. Professional qualifications such as CIPS, KISM, CPSP-K, or equivalent will be an added advantage. Qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management are particularly preferred, given the significant volume of engineering spares, construction materials, and infrastructure-related inventory handled within the stores function.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years' practical experience in stores management, warehouse operations, inventory control, or supply chain management, preferably within agriculture, manufacturing, sugar, irrigation, construction, or agro-processing industries. Experience managing agricultural inputs and engineering works & stores will be highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of inventory management systems, warehouse operations, stock control procedures, stores documentation, procurement processes, inventory reconciliation, ERP or computerized inventory systems, Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel), stock forecasting, warehouse safety practices, and handling of agricultural chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Behavioural Competencies: High integrity and accountability, strong organizational and planning skills, excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving ability, effective communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork, customer service orientation, time management, adaptability, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Additional Requirements: Willingness to reside and work at TRSC Farm in Bura, Tana River County; flexibility to work extended hours during peak farming and harvesting seasons; physical ability to work within warehouse and outdoor farm environments; commitment to maintaining high standards of inventory accuracy, safety, accountability, and environmental compliance.

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Role Summary

The Jaggery Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance and food safety systems for the Company's jaggery processing operations. The role ensures that all raw materials, in-process production activities, and finished jaggery products consistently meet established quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. The incumbent will oversee quality inspections, laboratory testing, hygiene compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver safe, high-quality jaggery products.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Sugar Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. Professional training or certification in Food Safety Management Systems, HACCP, ISO 22000, or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years' hands-on experience in quality assurance, quality control, laboratory operations, or food safety management within the food processing, sugar, beverage, or agro-processing industry. Experience in jaggery (non-centrifugal sugar) processing or sugar manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of food quality management systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), HACCP principles, food safety regulations, laboratory testing techniques, product inspection procedures, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) management, quality documentation, internal auditing, statistical quality control, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Behavioural Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, high integrity and accountability, effective communication and interpersonal skills, sound planning and organizational ability, teamwork and collaboration, decision-making capability, commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of food safety and product quality.
• Additional Requirements: Willingness to reside and work at TRSC Farm in Bura, Tana River County; flexibility to work extended hours during peak production periods; commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Membership or eligibility for membership in a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

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Role Summary

The Project Surveyor will provide all survey, setting-out, mapping, measurement, and as-built verification support for a remote sugar farm and factory construction project. The role covers farm block surveys, roads, drains, canals, pipelines, pump stations, factory platforms, foundations, buildings, utilities, camps, and support infrastructure. The Surveyor will maintain reliable site control, translate approved drawings into accurate ground positions, check contractor work, prepare clear survey records, and support progress measurement in demanding field conditions.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Education: Diploma, Higher Diploma, or Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Geospatial Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Civil Engineering Surveying, or a closely related discipline. Professional body membership or license is an asset.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of practical surveying experience in civil works, roads, irrigation, agriculture, industrial construction, water infrastructure, or large land-development projects. At least 3 years must be hands-on site setting out, level tracking, and quantity measurements.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency with Total Station, RTK/GNSS GPS, digital levels, handheld GPS, and field data collectors; professional competence in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, QGIS/ArcGIS, and survey processing software.
• Operations & Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage field data, guide engineering teams and contractors, and supervise survey assistants or field crews in remote, high-temperature construction settings.
• Project Controls: Strong capability in reading drawings, profiles, specifications, BOQs, interpreting construction tolerances, and maintaining strict measurement logs.
• License & Certifications: Valid driver’s license with readiness to operate in remote farm terrain. Training in Project Management, Contract Administration, HSE, or construction supervision is an asset.

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Role Summary

The Bulk Water and Irrigation Engineer will lead the engineering supervision, contractor coordination, quality control, testing, and commissioning of the bulk water infrastructure while managing the operation, maintenance, and progressive expansion of centre-pivot irrigation for a commercial sugarcane plantation. This hands-on role ensures water is efficiently abstracted, pumped, filtered, conveyed, and delivered to centre-pivot blocks at the required flow and pressure. The Engineer is responsible for translating engineering designs into reliable field infrastructure, preparing irrigation schedules based on crop needs, diagnosing system faults, and supervising field teams and subcontractors in a remote environment.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Biosystems Engineering. Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 5–8 years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 3 years in water infrastructure/major civil works and 3 years of hands-on experience with center pivot systems.
• Technical Expertise: Practical experience with various pipeline materials (HDPE, steel, uPVC); competence in hydraulic calculations, pump curves, and filtration systems.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary contractors and field technicians in remote or rural terrain.
• License & Certifications: Valid driver’s license, training in Project Management, HSE, or irrigation commissioning is an asset.

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Role Summary

The Agricultural and Land Development Engineer will oversee the transformation of undeveloped land into a fully prepared, commercial sugarcane estate. This hands-on role manages the entire physical preparation process — including land clearing, earthworks, drainage, and initial planting coordination. The Engineer is responsible for translating technical plans into daily operations, supervising field teams and subcontractors, and ensuring all site development is completed safely, on time, and to quality standards in a remote environment.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Education: Degree or Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Professional body membership is an asset.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years in civil works, large-scale earthworks, or agricultural estate development, including at least 3 years in a hands-on supervisory role.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in heavy earthworks, bush clearing, land leveling, drainage installation, and agricultural land preparation (sugarcane or commercial row crops preferred).
• Operations & Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage heavy equipment fleets, field crews, and subcontractors in remote or rural environments.
• Project Controls: Proficient in daily work planning, progress reporting, quality control, and cost tracking.
• License: Valid driver’s license with experience driving in rural/construction terrain.
• Preferred Certifications: Additional training in Project Management, HSE, or Contract Administration.

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Role Summary

The Community Liaison Officer is responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships between Tana River Sugar Company Limited (TRSC) and the surrounding communities. The role serves as the primary link between the Company, local communities, government agencies, community leaders, and other stakeholders by facilitating stakeholder engagement, managing community grievances, coordinating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes, promoting peaceful coexistence, and supporting the Company's social licence to operate.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Sociology, Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, Communication, Environmental Management, International Relations, or a closely related field. Professional training in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, mediation, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), or community development will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years' practical experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), public relations, social performance, or community development within agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, extractive industries, or large-scale development projects. Experience working with rural communities will be highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of stakeholder engagement principles, community mobilization, conflict prevention and resolution, mediation, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), grievance management systems, government relations, public participation processes, environmental and social safeguards, report writing, project coordination, Microsoft Office applications, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Behavioural Competencies: Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, problem-solving and decision-making capability, planning and organizational skills, integrity, accountability, teamwork, adaptability, emotional intelligence, conflict management skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• Additional Requirements: Willingness to reside and work at TRSC Farm in Bura, Tana River County; willingness to travel extensively within project areas and neighbouring communities; flexibility to work outside normal working hours where community engagements require; proficiency in English and Kiswahili, with knowledge of local languages spoken within Tana River County being an added advantage; possession of a valid Kenyan Driving Licence will be an added advantage.

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Role Summary

The Jaggery Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the jaggery processing plant, ensuring efficient production, consistent product quality, optimal utilization of manpower and equipment, compliance with food safety standards, and adherence to occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements. The incumbent will supervise production personnel, coordinate daily manufacturing activities, monitor production performance, and support continuous process improvement to achieve production targets.

Qualification, skills and Competencies

• Education: Diploma or Certificate in Food Science and Technology, Sugar Technology, Food Processing, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field. Specialized training in jaggery (non-centrifugal sugar) production, food safety, or manufacturing operations will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years' practical experience in jaggery production, sugar processing, food manufacturing, or a related agro-processing environment, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role. Experience in open-pan boiling systems and sugarcane processing will be highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of jaggery manufacturing processes, sugarcane juice extraction, clarification, boiling and concentration techniques, furnace operation, bagasse fuel management, production planning, equipment operation, preventive maintenance coordination, quality control procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), workplace safety requirements, production documentation, inventory control, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Behavioural Competencies: Strong leadership and supervisory skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, planning and organizational ability, problem-solving and decision-making capability, attention to detail, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, conflict resolution skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to continuous improvement, food safety, operational excellence, and high ethical standards.
• Additional Requirements: Willingness to reside and work at TRSC Farm in Bura, Tana River County; ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and extended hours during peak production periods; commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, and efficient production operations.