Career Opportunities at Duma Works

Location: Kisumu

• Managing the company
• Manage our team in Kenya to drive the company’s expansion
• Understanding the nuanced operations and priorities of various agribusiness companies, MFIs and consumer finance channels
• Understanding of crops to grow and the potential link to market
• Value chain analysis
• Meeting aggressive sales and revenue targets
• Interact with agrovets and farmers and advise on good farming practices.
• Financial reports supported by our financial officer

• Development and review of annual work plan and budgets for the farm, preparing farm procurement plans; coordination and supervision of farm operations, setting farm performance target and generating quarterly farm reports.

• Has a college degree and at least 4-7 years of experience in business development, agribusiness projects and relationship management
• Can understand the nuances of various channels’ operating models and create customised sales and service models.
• Experience working in remote rural areas
• Strong data and analytical skills; advanced excel a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Have a passion for empowering small scale farmers
• Can tell a great story, communicates clearly and can capture the interest and attention of 2, 20 or 200 people naturally.
• Has a strong record of meeting revenue targets and experience growing new business lines
• Is entrepreneurial and excited about the opportunity to creatively build effective, nontraditional sales channels in a nascent product category.
• We are looking for someone that is excited about working with small scale farmers, agribusiness, managements and marketing. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

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• Represent TNS at the country level, meeting with potential partners and stakeholders: processing company directors and production managers, government institutions and regulators, technical industry experts, service providers and universities, complimentary programs, NGOs and related agencies.
• Identify, review and select prospective companies for program support, familiarize them with the program offering and expectation for all participating partners.
• Work with selected companies to identify their challenges to adequate fortification compliance, design project charters to address these challenges and work with program partners to facilitate the appropriate technology and knowledge transfer in support of the assisted food companies.
• Identify common fortification industry weaknesses and support the design and delivery of sector wide training workshops to strengthen these gaps.
• Review, monitor, and report on all programmatic activities including periodic progress, and financial reports, ensuring strict compliance with TNS’s objectives, strategies, policies and procedures. Make appropriate recommendations on the implementation plan.
• Assist the Regional Program Director and management unit in timely tracking of country expenditures, budget management and forecasting, HR recruiting and country staff management, monitoring and evaluation of program results and the development of country work plans.
• Represent the country activities through reports, presentations, hosting of leadership, donor or stakeholder site visits and other communications as required.

• The Food Technologist will report directly to the Regional Program Director on strategic issues related to work planning, targets, budgets, staff and program delivery.
• The Food Technologist will receive technical oversight and support from the Regional Program Director with respects to training and technology transfer to assisted companies.
• Country Director— to align with country objectives, administrative and compliance requirements and to receive support and assistance from the local office as required.
• Regional M&E manager to facilitate data capture and reporting.
• Regional program accountant to reconcile program expenses, budget tracking and prepare for upcoming expenses.

• Food processing experience, preferably in staple foods with an understanding of fortification technology.
• Strong project management and strategic thinking abilities.
• Analytical mind and commitment to quality; rigorous approach with a high level of attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work in an environment requiring collaboration with the private sector, government, and national and international organizations.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible, proactive, goal-oriented and with a willingness to travel in challenging environments.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and creativity.

• At least 5 years of experience in developing and managing projects, preferably in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of PPP programs in developing countries.
• Experience in working with financial and project management systems.
• Experience of working in the food industry in Africa will be an advantage.

• Degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Business Administration or related fields. Masters preferred
• Computer literacy with excellent Excel, MS word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills

• Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential
• Working knowledge of Swahili is highly desirable
• Ability and willingness to travel both locally and abroad

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• 3 years’ experience in the agriculture sector in providing agronomic advice
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate skills in sales (our agronomists do not sell products – only quality service!)
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without close supervision
• An active listener with a deep interest and desire to serve farmers
• Travel daily to different areas to meet old customers and create new ones to promote the service
• Conducts regular field visits in order to keep up-to-date and follow up with farmers on their progress
• Conducts awareness sessions for farmers
• Prepares regular quantitative reports regarding the performance
• Carries out any other related task required for the position
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant field

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• Creating graphic for email marketing, Facebook ads and Google Adwords.
• Creating mockups for new email templates and landing pages.
• Suggesting a/b tests for graphical elements in line with brand style guidelines.
• Assist to create best practice documentation and guidelines.
• Staying up to date with new developments in your field.

• 2+ years graphic design experience, preferably in a digital company with a large scope on social media & advertising.
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Photoshop, InDeisgn and Illustrator.
• High attention to detail to produce quality work.
• Proven ability to follow brand style guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment to meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of best practice formats and sizes for digital channels.
• Understanding of user experience, best practice design and CRO.
• Knowledge of basic HTML & CSS

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Duration: 3 months

• Creating graphic for email marketing, Facebook ads and Google Adwords
• Creating mock-ups for new email templates and landing pages
• Suggesting a/b tests for graphical elements in line with brand style guidelines
• Assist to create best practice documentation and guidelines
• Staying up to date with new developments in your field

• Some experience in graphic design-at least 3 months.
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• High attention to detail to produce quality work
• Proven ability to follow brand style guidelines
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment to meet deadlines

• Knowledge of best practice formats and sizes for digital channels
• Understanding of user experience, best practice design and CRO
• Knowledge of basic HTML & CSS

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• Recording sales and order information
• Following up with Clients via email and calls
• Ensure customers are provided with accurate and timely information on sales transactions.
• Achieving sales targets set
• Input of sales and other related data in the sales software system
• Advice walk in customers and selling automotive spares and service parts
• Taking inbound calls from trade customers, ensuring they are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner

• Must be Computer literate
• Must have experience in the motor vehicle spares industry
• Motivational & Customer Service Skills
• Be able to work under pressure

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• To make sure all events at  are scheduled on the platform without conflict, overlap or saturation (Ideally 4 weeks before the event)
• To ensure all content curators are well equipped and have all the support they need (e.g. equipment) to deliver on planned content
• Create a smooth flow and facilitate members using the company as a platform for their events (including but not limited to workshops, product launches, round-tables.)
•  Ensure all events have been processed through a defined marketing process (EDMs, Newsletters, Rotation on the company’s  Screens, Social Media, Events)
• Run the registry of the attendees of all the events and the space so as to quantify and qualify the flows of individuals in the company on a quarterly basis
• Maintain a supplies list (who facilitate events e.g. water suppliers e.t.c.) and update accordingly
• Prepare and present a monthly report of how to improve the engagement with the content curators and what types of event have been done at the space.
• Prepare operational budgets, forecast and adjust when necessary.
• Coordinate with relevant parties on menus, food order, event schedule, music and all logistics of events at the company
• Co-ordinate with Content management to ensure syncing of content and events.
• Consistently set up banners, booths and other event decor.
• Analyse event performance, ratios, trends and prepare monthly metrics presentation with recommendations for enhancements.
• Execute on operational and event enhancement initiatives.
• Maintain record of and execute all payments, receivables related to the company within the agreed time with supplier e.g 30 day, 60 days, or 90 days
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

• Self-driven;
• results – oriented;
• team player;
• problem solving focus;
• technical zeal;
• strong time management/organisational skills;
• hard-working;
• self-discipline and drive;
• high integrity and ethical standards;
• good interpersonal skills;
• Good prioritising and planning capabilities;
• Great communication skills, good UX appreciation and practice.