Job Opportunities at Kenya Farmers Association (KFA) - 13 Positions

Roles for the Distribution Officer Job

• The position holder will be charged with the responsibility of assisting in the management of daily operations of the depot as per KFAs Depot Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),
• assisting in the maintenance and reconciliation of stock levels as per KFAs Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),
• implementing the recruitment,
• onboarding and relationship management of KFA agents as per the agency contracts,
• implementing daily stock dispatch to KFA outlets and agents as per quality assurance requirements,
• providing daily reports as per the supervisor’s request,
• resolving internal / external customer complaints as per supervisor’s instructions.

Distribution Officer Job Qualifications

• Must have at least a bachelors degree in business administration, logistics or any agricultural related field.
• Must have previous experience in stores management, operations or logistics.
• Must be computer literate with high proficiency in use of Database management programs such as MS Excel, MS Access or any other POS Stock management softwares.
• Must be a team player with ability to work within a complex work environment.
• Must possess great interpersonal skills with ability to employ critical thinking in day-to-day problem solving.
• Must be willing to work in a high pressure environment under minimum supervision

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Roles for the Public Relations Assistant Job

• The position holder will be charged with the responsibility of fostering and maintaining cordial relationships with current agents, partners and distributors,
• establishing new relationships and linkages with other organizations, individuals,
• communities and government agencies, participating in development,
• review and enhancement of content for print, electronic,
• social media platforms and website for communication to members of the public, volunteers and other stakeholders,
• developing and executing a fundraising action plan/strategy for KFA’s project financing,
• identifying and pursuing potential partnership opportunities with other agricultural-focused agencies and organizations,
• preparing project update manuals for both external and internal use by members and other stakeholders,
• developing and implementing organizational PR strategies including generating news releases to communicating to media as well as handling publicity activities for KFA,
• tracking, monitor and evaluating effectiveness of various PR strategies, Public and media impressions deployed.

Public Relations Assistant Job Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Bachelors Degree in related fields such as Communications, journalism, marketing etc
• Have excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse individuals or group of individuals.
• Possess great digital presentation skills with the ability to prepare and make presentations during meetings.
• Posses the ability to come up with creative ideas for communication and promotional materials and writing grant proposals.
• Have excellent Computer skills including use of Graphic communication.
• Posses great Media Relations skills with ability to know how to interact with other media outlets.
• Ability to write press releases and involve the media in KFA events and activities.
• Ability to organize and plan events for KFA including trainings, trade fairs, customer experience days and other events.
• Ability to maintain an established work schedule, with or without flexibility.
• Strong organizational and management skills- ability to multi-task and prioritize activities based on urgency.

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Roles for the Sales Agronomist Officer Job

• The ideal candidate will be tasked with the responsibility of identifying and following-up on various Sales leads;
• planing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on sales leads on agricultural products with corporate
• farmers across the Rift Valley, Mt. Kenya and Western regions of Kenya;
• representing the company to prospective customers in a professional and confident manner;
• ensuring successful completion of agri-product sales leads with little-to-no supervision from managers;
• recording all activities in the Internal Sales
• Management Systems; ensuring accuracy of information provided, updating and monitoring of information from system input to completion of the order delivery;
• resolving customer complaints by investigating
• the problem, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management as necessary;
• preparing reports and ‘Managing Up’ to Sales and Executive Teams;
• keeping supervisors well informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily visit reports, weekly
• work plans, and monthly reports via cloud-based CRM tools;
• contributing to team effort by accomplishing related activities as needed;
• performing Sales Support activities;
• monitoring competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products,
• delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc;
• maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending trade conferences and workshops;
• reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks as appropriate;
• recommending changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments within the market.

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Roles for the Front Office Manager Job

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for Performing support services for the transport and logistics team;
  Managing office facilities and ensuring they are in good working order;
• ensuring sufficient supplies are maintained and any purchases required are made on time;
• ensuring all office equipment are in good working condition and making follow-up for repairs with service
• providers in the event of breakdowns;
• handling all general front office security matters and in particular with regard to access to the offices/premises;
• maintaining proper records for the office and filing all internal documents and mails;
• providing support services to all other departments / teams;
• performing any other duties as may be assigned by supervisors / director;
• be familiar with KRA, NHIF, NSSF, KEBS etc processes and procedures;
• providing secretarial services to the company directors and departmental heads;
• providing communication support by handling calls, emails, mail dispatches and receipt and other related functions.

Front Office Manager Job Qualifications

• Must be a holder of a Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration or any other business related field.
• Possess atleast one year experience in the administration/logistics/ freight/ supply industry in similar capacity
• Knowledge of transport, logistics, freight and supply chain management is an added advantage
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and proper documentation
• Good presentation skills
• Must possess traits of confidentiality and high integrity in handling office operations
• Ability to work under minimum Supervision
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally
• Good business acumen and Time management to meet deadlines.

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Roles for the Digital Media Marketer Job

• The Digitial Media Marketer shall be charged with the following responsibility of maintaining and updating relevant sections of the KFA official website (www.kfa.co.ke),
• managing all KFA Social Media platforms, including (but not limited to) Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Youtube, Instagram, etc,
• coordinating KFAs online public relations activities,
• managing KFA processes for key awards to critical online partners,
• developing a social media engagement strategy,
• promoting KFAs vision and mission online and providing clear brand presence,
• supporting internal and external reporting, including surveys,
• press coverage and reporting on profile raising activity,
• In partnership with ICT Unit,
• providing easy-access solutions to customers via various online channels.

Digital Media Marketer Job Qualifications

• Must have bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related business oriented field.
• Must have 2+ years previous experience in marketing and business oriented development.
• Prior experience utilizing innovative presentation, website and SEO projects, as well as demonstrable ease of working with common social platforms.
• Superior technical and creative graphics skills using the Microsoft suite and LinkedIn profile or other social media skills required.