Background: I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is one of the leading Non-Governmental Organizations that has contributed greatly to development efforts among the youth in Kenya today. The organization works closely with the government, universities, communities and has programs in over 230 institutions (tertiary institutions and high schools) across 30 Counties in Kenya and reaches over 1 million youth annually with Behaviour Change Communication messages
Vision & Mission: ICL’s vision is to see a ‘Healthy Africa, Empowered People!’ The organization seeks to support to the implementation of Vision 2030 through the cascading it to the Counties. ICL’s mission is to create a movement of individuals that enhance the quality of life for communities through health initiatives, economic empowerment, academic & career mentoring and improved leadership & governance. The organization has programs around five pillars: Health, Economic Empowerment, Education, Leadership, Governance and Institutional Strengthening (HEEL).
Job Specification: The goal of the Economic Empowerment pillar is to raise revenue and improve the lives of the farmers/parents of program beneficiaries within our intervention counties.
The incumbent will operate a diesel powered tractor and associated equipment to harrow, plant, harvest the farm areas and transport products within Laikipia and its environs.
Key Responsibilities
Tractor Driving
a) Operate the tractor during harrowing, planting, harvesting and transportation.
b) Operate the tractor in a competent manner abiding by driving laws.
c) Collect and deliver farming products from various locations
Basic Maintenance
a) Conduct basic tractor maintenance
b) Conduct the routine and periodic tractor checks
Reporting
a) Prepare daily schedules for the areas that are ready for ploughing
b) Communicate to the farmers and schedule the ploughing sessions accordingly.
Business generation
a) Business prospecting
b) Generate business to meet monthly targets
Health and Safety
a) Adhere to business health & safety protocols.
Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities
a. KCSE mean Grade D (Plain) and above;
b. Valid driving License Class BCDE and a stamp for operating tractors with a clean driving record;
c. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID);
d. Certificate of tractor mechanics/maintenance and repair will be an added advantage;
e. At least three (3) years continuous driving experience;
f. Ability to operate a tractor drawn farming equipment;
g. Knowledge of the traffic act and other related regulations;
h. Strong business sense with the ability to see business opportunities;
i. Highly motivated to learn and work in a high-performance environment;
j. Ability to tackle challenges and seek creative solutions in everyday assignments;
k. Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
l. Must be able to meet short deadlines, work with grace under pressure, and function well in a high-performance team.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are up to the challenge and meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to write to us on hr@ichooselife.or.ke or drop a hard copy application to ICL- Nyahururu offices located along Nyeri road, after Ziwani Boys Secondary School. Your CV and cover letter should reach us on or before Wednesday 9th November 2016. Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV in pdf format with subject as ‘Tractor Operator’.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted