UAP INVESTMENTS LIMITED CEO vacancy

UAP INVESTMENTS LIMITED CEO vacancy

UAP INVESTMENTS LIMITED-Kenya
UAP Group is a pan-African Financial Services Group with interest in Insurance, Investment
Management, Property Investments and Development and related Financial Services.
Currently UAP has twelve (12) businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda,
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Tanzania. UAP Holdings Ltd is the holding company
for the various UAP businesses.
Job description

• Lead, in conjunction with the Board, the development of the Company’s strategy
  
• Lead and oversee the implementation of the Company’s long and annual plans and budgets in accordance with the business strategy;
  
• Drive Profitability of the business and achievement of business targets.
  
• Ensure the Company is appropriately organized and staffed as necessary to enable it deliver business objectives
  
• Ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place by developing strong business processes , policies and procedures;
  
• Grow the business through new product development and services ,
  
• Assess the principal risks of the Company and ensure that these risks are being monitored and managed,
  
• Ensure that the Directors are properly informed and that sufficient information is provided to the Board to enable the Directors to form appropriate judgments;
  
• To direct and coordinate the company’s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments and increase efficiency.
  
• Be the face of UAP in the engagement with key stakeholders including the public
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of managing a successful relevant business
  
• Sound experience of working in financial markets for at least 10 years
  
• Senior management experience of at least 7 years at a Fund Management Institution,
  
• Investment Bank or stock brokerage.
  
• Experience of working in a start-up company would be an added advantage.
  
• Analytical, with good attention to detail.
  

• Strategic Leadership skills.
  
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  

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Unilever Welfare Assistant vacancy

Unilever Welfare Assistant vacancy

Unposting Date: Mar-03-2014, 11:59:00 PM
Schedule: Full-time
Primary Location: Kenya-Rift Valley-Kericho-Kericho-Plantations
Shift: Day Job
Job: Supply Chain
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job description
Main Accountabilities
· Participate in the preparation of Unit welfare budgets & performance.
· Responsible for cascading Company information relating to welfare.
· Co-ordinate training of employees on policies relating to Human Rights, Counselling & work standards.
· Facilitate the implementation of all company policies and procedures in the Department/Unit.
· Coach and mentor employees in their units with regards to welfare & human rights issues.
· Participate in Dignity Enhancement Committee meetings with the leadership team and rollout actions in the units as deemed fit.
· Coordinate Dignity Enhancement Committee (DEC) agenda in respective units and departments and communicate the same to Welfare Manager.
· Participate in housing committee meetings and ensure implementation of actions in their units
· Facilitate counselling to employees as may be required.
· Responsible for the upkeep of villages, schools, social halls etc.
· Drive social campaigns, audit and report on welfare issues, Human Rights and other areas as may be allocated by the LT/Unit Management from time to time.
· Promote water treatment and conservation of water, electricity and other utilities in the villages.
· Participate in welfare related conflict resolution and escalation at unit level.
Required Skills
· Graduate in social science, Business Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Human Resources, Agriculture and Horticulture.
· Atleast two years relevant experience



To apply for this vacancy log on to

https://unilever.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=140003FT

General Manager Vegetable and Herb Production

General Manager Vegetable and Herb Production

About this company
Desired Skills and Experience
Ideally a graduate you will have a proven track record in agronomy, mechanisation and/or farm management within the fresh produce sector supported by FACTS and BASIS, and ideally with some overseas experience. You will need to have proven skills in Agronomy, Operations and General Management .
This role may appeal to you if are a young and ambitious grower looking for the next opportunity to develop your career in a large and successful business or alternatively you might be a more established farm manager now looking for an overseas role
Job description
Our client is a market leader in the production and processing of vegetables for export and is well established in Kenya. They supply added value vegetable products to markets in the UK and Continental Europe. As a result of continued growth the position of General Manager – Vegetables and Herbs Production based in Naivasha has arisen to run the farming operation.



Background
The position is based at the production unit at Lake Naivasha, some two hours south of Nairobi, an operation which employs a core staff of 250-300 people and exports around 7000 tonnes of vegetable product annually. The business exports fresh vegetables daily throughout the season supplying a multitude of customers throughout Europe.



The Job
Working closely with and reporting in to the Regional General Manager, the GM role will be to manage the day to day operations of the business, delivering the required vegetables and fresh herbs to the customer requirements, assisting in the planned expansion of the business and helping drive the profitability of the business. This role is an integral part of the team strategically managing the vegetable, herb growing and farming operations such that they profitably maintain shareholder satisfaction in a sustainable manner. The key result areas are:
• Planning, developing and implementing a growing strategy aligned to the company’s business plan which delivers best practice within the farming operation and therefore long term sustainable competitive advantage, growth and profitability;
• Leading, mentoring, managing and developing individuals and teams to achieve the desired strategic goals through effective communication; and
• Contributing to the management of the company and promoting a culture which enables people to think, be stimulated and enjoy what they do as a valued member of the business



The person
Ideally a graduate you will have a proven track record in agronomy, mechanisation and/or farm management within the fresh produce sector supported by FACTS and BASIS, and ideally with some overseas experience. You will need to have proven skills in Agronomy, Operations and General Management .
This role may appeal to you if are a young and ambitious grower looking for the next opportunity to develop your career in a large and successful business or alternatively you might be a more established farm manager now looking for an overseas role.
The position comes with a generous basic salary, accommodation, car and bonus.





To apply please send your CV with your current salary details to martin@hendbrown.com