Job Description
ASSISTANT MANAGER, PLANNING and PROJECTS MANAGEMENT – GRADE
ACFC 4 (1 POST) – ACFC/10/2021/014
Terms of Service
Permanent and Pensionable.
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Conceptualization of Projects by assessing need and envisaged improvement
ii. Preparation of project proposals in liaison with other relevant departments/sections
iii. Approve project design and BOQ prepared by Department Engineers
iv. Carry out project viability and evaluation of proposed projects to ascertain payback
and justify capital investment
v. Prepare Contract documents
vi. Prepare Tender Documents in liaison with Supply Chain Department
vii. Asses requirements of new projects with respect to existing infrastructure to ensure
smooth hook-up and compatibility to existing process
viii. Prepare Payment Certificates for contractors
ix. Monitor project performance over defect liability period and correcting any process
challenges observed
x. Propose Projects for inclusion on Capital Budgets
xi. Carry out professional technical evaluation of all proposed modifications to generate
efficiency, cost effectiveness and timely completion
xii. Prepare root cause analysis report with technical challenges description, proposed
solution, and requirement
xiii. Propose for further consultancy complex challenges which require specialized
expertise.
xiv. Participate in selection and evaluation of consultancy services in liaison with Supply
Chain Department
xv. Carry out plant Technical Audit to check efficiency and utilities consumption
xvi. Carry out Research and Development on new technologies and plant improvements
b) Person Specification
i. At least eight (8) years relevant experience three (3) of which must have been in
supervisory level.
ii. Masters’ Degree in Civil Engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering;
Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Building Engineering or
Industrial Technology, Project management, Risk Management, Business Studies
Finance or Economics or its equivalent from recognized institution;
iii. Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering; Instrumentation and Control Engineering;
Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Building Engineering or Industrial
Technology, Project management, Risk Management, Business Studies Finance or
Economics or its equivalent from recognized institution;
iv. Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks.
v. Proficiency in computer applications.
vi. Membership to Engineering Board.(Where Applicable);
vii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
c) Key Competencies and Skills
i. Strong analytical skills
ii. Strategic and innovative thinking
iii. Effective communication skills
iv. Strong interpersonal skills
v. Ability to mobilize resources
vi. Negotiation skills
Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional
certificates and testimonials, names, and addresses of at least three referees, two coloured
passport size photos and a copy of National Identity Card should be sent to the undersigned
on or before October 15, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Resident Director and Chief Executive
Agro Chemical and Food Company Limited
P.O Box 18-40107
MUHORONI-KENYA
ACFC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER