Engineering, Technical , Procurement , Store-keeping, Supply Chain,
Certification Expert
Job Purpose:
Ensuring compliance of the whole value chain to the requirements of ISCC EU Biofuels-Certification
Cross-Functional Interaction & Responsibilities:
- Work together with the logistics and production teams to ensure that certified seeds and oil are managed correctly according to certification requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with colleagues at the organization’s headquarters to align on certification requirements and updates.
- Maintain regular communication with suppliers and buyers to ensure a smooth sourcing and sale of certified products.
- Maintain regular contact with the certification body.
Principal Accountabilities:
Ensure the organization’s suppliers comply with certification requirements by supporting them in the following activities:
- Perform risk assessments using GRAS online tool for wards.
- Ensure proper registration of new farmers with all mandatory documents filled in correctly.
- Label products from non-registered farmers and products from high-risk wards as non-sustainable
- Ensure correct filling and archiving of payment receipts, weighbridge tickets, and transport documents.
- Maintain a product inventory (mass balance) of incoming and outgoing products in Excel.
- Provide training on ISCC certification principles of sustainable farming to farmers, field officers, WAO’s, village heads, and cooperative chairmen.
- Train and inform staff on the sustainability tools adopted by the organization.
- Keep an up-to-date product inventory (mass balance) of incoming and outgoing certified products for the organization.
- Verify the correct filling and archiving of payment receipts, weighbridge tickets, transport documents, and sustainability declarations by the organization’s logistic team.
- Regularly update documents and procedures in the organization’s Sustainability Management System.
- Account for non-sustainable products accurately.
- Organize and manage the audits required for certification.
- Demonstrate stakeholder relations skills, particularly with local communities.
- Perform general management tasks.
- Fulfill any other duties assigned from time to time
Job Requirements:
- Prior experience in sustainability certification, quality management systems, and/or ISO standards (e.g., Ecocert, GlobalGAP, Fairtrade)
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, or relevant fields.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role or field.
- Experience in agricultural and agroforestry development projects, analysis of existing supply chains, and production potential of agricultural biomass for industrial use.
- Ability to design and manage large-scale agricultural and agroforestry interventions.
- Knowledge of agricultural and agroforestry production systems, including contract farming mechanisms and/or agro-industrial initiatives.
- Familiarity with certification processes related to production traceability, sustainability, and calculation of GHG emissions.
- Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and management coordination.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Well-connected network of relevant contacts to assist in job performance.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Technical Storekeeper
Job Purpose:
Join our team as a Technical Stores Keeper to support the smooth operation of the maintenance department by managing technical materials, parts, tools, and equipment. The Ideal candidate will be responsible in ensuring material availability, efficient procurement, and maintaining accurate inventory records. By collaborating with maintenance and production teams, you’ll help minimize downtime, boost productivity, and enhance maintenance operations’ efficiency. Must have a more than 3 years of working experience in a similar position or field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and control inventory, including receiving, storing, and tracking technical items.
- Collaborate with maintenance and procurement teams for efficient procurement.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular stock checks.
- Identify obsolete or damaged items and initiate disposal or replacement.
- Maintain documentation, adhere to safety protocols, and support audits.
- Keep up to date with relevant products, tools, and technologies.
- Contribute to process improvements in stores management.
- Source and select suppliers for technical materials, parts, tools, and equipment.
- Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.
- Work closely with the maintenance planner to provide necessary materials, parts, and tools for planned maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with the maintenance engineer in identifying suitable alternatives for unavailable items.
- Liaise with production personnel to understand their material requirements and ensure timely availability.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize stores management processes and improve efficiency.
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Job Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with technical certifications a plus.
- Experience as a store’s keeper in a technical or maintenance environment.
- Strong inventory management knowledge.
- Familiarity with technical materials and equipment.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and MS Office.Organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Procurement experience and negotiation skills.
- Physical stamina for manual tasks.
- Adherence to safety protocols.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of compliance and regulations.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Adaptability and teamwork skills.
Technical Storekeeper- Mombasa
Job Purpose:
Join our team as a Technical Stores Keeper to support the smooth operation of the maintenance department by managing technical materials, parts, tools, and equipment. The Ideal candidate will be responsible in ensuring material availability, efficient procurement, and maintaining accurate inventory records. By collaborating with maintenance and production teams, you’ll help minimize downtime, boost productivity, and enhance maintenance operations’ efficiency. Must have more than 3 years experience in a similar position or field.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage and control inventory, including receiving, storing, and tracking technical items.
- Collaborate with maintenance and procurement teams for efficient procurement.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular stock checks.
- Identify obsolete or damaged items and initiate disposal or replacement.
- Maintain documentation, adhere to safety protocols, and support audits.
- Keep up to date with relevant products, tools, and technologies.
- Contribute to process improvements in stores management.
- Source and select suppliers for technical materials, parts, tools, and equipment.
- Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.
- Work closely with the maintenance planner to provide necessary materials, parts, and tools for planned maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with the maintenance engineer in identifying suitable alternatives for unavailable items.
- Liaise with production personnel to understand their material requirements and ensure timely availability.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize stores management processes and improve efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with technical certifications a plus.
- Experience as a store’s keeper in a technical or maintenance environment.
- Strong inventory management knowledge.
- Familiarity with technical materials and equipment.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and MS Office.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Procurement experience and negotiation skills.
- Physical stamina for manual tasks.
- Adherence to safety protocols.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of compliance and regulations.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Adaptability and teamwork skills.