KLBO Vacancies: Manager Job Opening.

KLBO Vacancies: Manager Job Opening.
Management Jobs Kenya.
Formed under the auspices of the Agricultural Society of Kenya, KLBO is headed by the committee who are elected members of the wider livestock breeders in Kenya dedicated to working for the interests of livestock breeders across the country, whatever breed they may happen to represent. The members of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Livestock Breeders Organization are elected by farmers and represent breed societies countrywide.Kenya Livestock Breeders Organization (KLBO) is a farmers’ body formed under the auspices of Agricultural Society of Kenya with specialized function of promoting and coordinating livestock registration as well as recording animals’ performance data in Kenya.

In order to enhance its activities, KLBO seeks to fill the following positions.

Manager KLBO

Qualifications Required* A Bachelors Degree in Agribusiness, Animal Production or related field from any recognized University
* At least 4 years relevant working experience
* Computer proficiency in MS Office and Internet
* Experience in proposal writing
* Excellent analytical, report writing, communication (oral and written in English and Kiswahili) and organizational skills
* Strong management-leadership skills and people management/human resource skills.

Added Advantage
* Good Knowledge of the Livestock Industry in Kenya and Regionally
* Knowledge in Computer Accounting Package e.g. Quick Books
* Previous practical experience with livestock records (especially cows)
* Driving license

Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies
The Manager will be responsible to the Executive Committee of the KLBO. Duties include but not limited to:
* The day to day running of KLBO (administrative)
* Preparation of budgetary and financial reports
* Preparation and Execution of the monthly, quarterly and annual work plan
* Supervision and control of staff both the office staff and field staff
* Presentation of KLBO during AGM, Breed society meeting, shows.
* Act as secretary to the meetings of the various breed societies
* Being secretary to the meetings of KLBO
* Must be highly organized and be able to interact with all levels of staff and clients
* Willingness to travel domestically

Applications indicating how your experience matches the position requirements and attaching detailed CV indicating current position, salary and names, current fulltime telephone and contacts of three referees should be forwarded by email to jobs@klbo.co.ke not later than 31st August 2010. Only Shortlisted Applicants shall be contacted