Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology Enterprises Ltd, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres North East of Nairobi, along Nairobi-Thika Highway.
It was started in 1981 as a Middle Level College (Jomo Kenyatta College of Agriculture and Technology (JKCAT)) by the Government of Kenya with the generous assistance from the Japanese Government. Plans for the establishment of JKCAT started in 1977. In early 1978, the founding father of the nation, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta donated two hundred hectares of farmland for the establishment of the college.
The first group of students were admitted on 4th May 1981. H.E. Daniel Arap Moi formally opened JKCAT on 17th March 1982. The first graduation ceremony was held in April 1984 with Diploma Certificates presented to graduates in Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology and Horticulture.
On 1st September 1988, H.E. Daniel Arap Moi, declared JKCAT a constituent College of Kenyatta University through a legal Notice, under the Kenyatta University Act (CAP 210C). The name of JKCAT officially changed to Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology (JKUCAT). It was finally established as a University through the JKUAT Act, 1994 and inaugurated on 7th December 1994.
Career Opportunity at JKUAT Enterprises Ltd
Qualifications
- A minimum of five years of experience in business management, planning and financial oversight.
- Proven ability to turn over Ksh 100 million per annum.
- A minimum of five years of experience in personnel management, including hiring, supervision, evaluation and benefits administration.
- A minimum of three years of experience of reporting to a board of directors.
- University degree in Business, Commerce or related field.
- Masters degree in a relevant field.
- Proven skills in business and financial management.
- Demonstrated ability to work with student member – owners.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a proactively diverse and inclusive organization.
- Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise a staff team.
- Demonstrated ability to multi – task and work in a fast – paced office setting.
- Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations.
- Effective problem – solving and mediation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.
- Proficiency with office computer equipment and software.
Job Description
The Business Development Manager will develop and generate new business opportunities. He or she will manage, support, and supervise business development in the company, including project bids and the acquisition of new projects and programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ degree in Business, Commerce or IT
- Masters degree in relevant field