Managerial Role at Meru Herbs

Responsibilities

The Manager shall have a sound understanding of the overall program. He/she will coordinate and supervise the implementation of activities. In doing so, he/she will work in close co-operation with the staff and different MH Departments. Specifically, he/she is responsible for the following tasks:

• Ensures the effective implementation and monitoring of the activities and results;
• Prepares and forwards to the Director weekly, monthly work plans and progress reports for all the sectors, and about the situation in the field;
• In close co-operation with Meru Herbs administration, carries out a management and organizational needs assessment;
• With other team members (and communities), identifies program gaps and suggests to the staff the mitigating actions;
• Daily coordination and supervision of Human Resources, in close co-operation with the Director of Meru Herbs;
• Executes the strategies and plans agreed with the Management of Meru Herbs (Director and Administrator);
• Performs any other action related with the position needed to achieve Meru Herbs objectives;
• Steers and participates to periodical staff meetings.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or degree in relevant field (Business Management, Agri-Business, Marketing);
• Excellent level of English and Swahili;
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a Management or Administrative position in similar business environment;
• At least 1 year of field experience in development and rural areas;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Organizational, communication and leadership skills;
• Willingness to relocate in the surroundings of MH Base Camp, near Tunyai, Tharaka-Nithi County (accommodation within the Base Camp is available).