Job Opportunities at Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA)

Key Responsibilities of the Architect

• Designing of Buildings/factories
• Supervising construction projects
• Preparing periodic project updates/reports for presentation to the Board
• Leading a team of design consultants during project implementation
• Advising the Agency on all matters relating to its construction requirements
• Coordinating external consultants
• Ensuring the statutory requirements relating to construction projects are met on time
• Supervising and coordinating and evaluating staff under him

Qualifications/Skills/Experience of the Architect

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies:

• A Bachelors degree in Architecture from a reputable university.
• Be a registered Architect by BORAQS.
• Six (6) Years post-graduate experience in a busy architectural firm.
• Must be competent in ArchiCAD and other necessary computer applications
• Membership in a relevant Institute will be an added advantage.
• Clear understanding of building contracts and project management
• Strong analytical skills

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Key Responsibilities of the Foundation Manager

• Articulating and implementing appropriate CSR programmes.
• Formulating and implementing the KTDA Foundation Strategic Plan in line with the KTDA Group’s Corporate Objectives
• Ensuring the Foundation’s activities are well documented and publicized.
• Raising funds for Foundation’s projects and managing the disbursement of grants and donations to beneficiaries.
• Monitoring the implementation and evaluation of projects.
• Originating and disseminating relevant reports on the activities of the Foundation.
• Assessing requests for support and partnerships and recommending appropriate action in line with the Group’s CSR policies.
• Ensuring compliance with the Group CSR policies and procedures.
• Introducing and implementing global best practices in CSR Management.
• Creating sustainable partnerships with other CSR stakeholders.
• Representing the Foundation in appropriate CSR forums.
• Craft CSR strategy implementation plans, and be held accountable for results.
• Supervise the daily operations, including budget preparation and administration and any other resources employed by the Foundation.
• Advising the Foundation Board on financial and strategic issues as and when required.

Qualifications for the Foundation Manager Job

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies: –

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences.
• A Masters Degree in Community Development, Communication and Public Relations or Marketing will be an added advantage.
• Seven (7) years experience in CSR, 2 of which must be at Management level.
• Membership of a relevant CSR/ Fundraising association.
• Demonstrated fundraising ability for not for profit organizations.
• Good proposal and report writing skills for project funding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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Responsibilities for the Legal Officer Job

• Drawing of contracts, lease documents, loan agreements and other legal documents.
• Ensuring that contracts, leases and legal documents have been prepared in the proper manner and that the relevant registers are updated.
• Maintaining records of contracts, leases, loan agreements and the covenants therein.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts.
• Providing timely information on renewals or termination of agreements.
• Liaising with external lawyers on legal matters for and against the Group Companies.
• Taking minutes for KTDA Holdings’ subsidiaries and committee meetings.
  Companies;
• Participate in the co-ordination and preparation of legal opinions to the KTDA Group and Factory Companies;
• Assist in negotiation, review and drafting of documentation for business transactions;
• Participate in the co-ordination and preparation of legal opinions to the KTDA Group and Factory Companies
• Monitor and report on compliance risk
• Supervise Legal Assistants
• Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications for the Legal Officer Job:

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B) degree from a recognized university;
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law
• Registered advocate of the High Court of Kenya – Six (6) years standing;
• Certified Public Secretary (CPS (K)
• Current Practicing certificate
• Demonstrate good grasp of Commercial law, the Constitution of Kenya and other relevant national laws;
• Should have thorough knowledge of the tea industry and agricultural sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the sector;
• Exposure to IT packages
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent leadership skills and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent networking, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines