Indigenous Kenyans were barred by law from growing tea until the dawn of independence when the legislation was repealed for the indigenous people to commence on tea growing. In 1960, the colonial government created the Special Crops Development Authority (SCDA) to promote growing of tea by Africans under the auspices of the ministry of Agriculture. After Independence , Kenya Tea Development Authority was formed through legal notice No.42 of 1964 and took over the liabilities and functions of the SCDA to promote and foster the growing of tea in small farms, which were previously said to be unviable in view of the expertise and costs required, as witnessed in the plantation sector. Since then the growing of tea by the small-scale sub-sector in Kenya has carved a niche for itself in the global tea trade. Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited was incorporated on 15th June 2000 as a private company under (CAP 486) of the laws of Kenya, becoming one of the largest private tea management agencies. The Agency currently manages 67 factories in the small-scale tea sub-sector in Kenya

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•  Ensuring efficient traffic flow within the port by preparing port activity plans & schedules,
•  Preparing documentation at the Port for smooth transfer of cargo to CLC,
•  Collecting KPA invoices for settlement and organizing for KPA gate pass through kwatos and ICMS,
•  Coordinating movement of cargo in liaison with transporters,
•  Attending to port related queries and providing up to date information in regards to cargo movement from port to yard,
•  Assisting port assistants in following up cargo movement from port to yard,
•  Reconciliation of cargo transfers and ensuring safety and security of cargo,
•  Taking charge of staff administration in the section including shifts, leave scheduling and performance matters,
•  Updating clients on real time basis on their cargo status,
•  Controlling and approving fuel, flexi and overtime,
•  Adhering to all relevant documentation for transfer of containers/cargo as required by KPA, KRA and other government agencies,
•  Overseeing billings from ICD and liaising with Accounts Payable Officers at CLC for payment, reconciliations, and claims and follow up,
•  Preparing daily port activity reports and circulate to management,
•  Ensuring adherence to statutory requirements for cargo release at the port,
•  Ensuring compliance with OHSE requirements by all staff working in the department,
•  Providing prompt and accurate documentation of cargo movement as per approved procedures and policies,
•  Liaise with shipping companies, customs authorities, port workers, and other stakeholders
•  Assist in the development of the port’s annual budget,
•  Monitor expenses and ensure cost-effective operations
•  Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

The job holder must possess;

•  Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field in Freight Management / Logistics) or equivalent,
•  Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding,
•  Minimum of 5 years of experience in port operations,
•  Knowledge in Kwatos and ICMS is an added advantage,
•  Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector,
•  Should have strong analytical and be result oriented,
•  Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice,
•  Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader,
•  Should have problem solving and decision-making abilities,
•  Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department,
•  Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills