Assistant Estates Manager

The Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) is a Semi Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) in the Ministry of Agriculture, with its headquarters at Kibos near Kisumu.

KESREF is mandated to develop and disseminate appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, value addition and competitiveness of the Kenyan sugar sub-sector.

KESREF wishes to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to the following vacant position:

Assistant Estates Manager
Grade RF 8-(1 Post)

Ref: AEM/REC/08/11
Salary Scale RF 8 - Ksh: 39660x920-42420x980-45360x1060-50660 p.m.

The Assistant Estates Manager reports to the Legal and Administration Officer.

Position exists at the KESREF Kibos office.

Tasks and responsibilities

General maintenance of the Foundation’s building and infrastructure.
Keep up to date records of Foundation’s inventory.
Provision of technical supervision of the Foundation’s infrastructural development and rehabilitation.
Assist in the implementation of the Foundation’s technical projects including installation, testing and commissioning of plant equipment.
Assist in the preparation of budgets and workplans.
Supervision and appraisal of staff in the section.

Level of Education and Experience:

Diploma in relevant field from a recognized institution
Three (3) years experience relevant experience.
Computer literacy

Other Competencies

Proven leadership, communication, presentation and writing skills.
Ability to understand and follow research protocol and procedures.
Analytical and result oriented team player.
Honesty and confidentiality.


Interested candidates for any of the above position who meet the requirements may send their applications with the reference number and detailed curriculum vitae containing current as well as expected remunerations, names and addresses of three referees and day time telephone contact, with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.

KESREF is an equal opportunity employer.

Please Note that Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.