The Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation was established through a Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986 as a State Corporation with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea and assorted tree species to check against human encroachment into the forestland.

Job Specification

Mechanical Section
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Fabricating production machines, equipment, parts and spare parts,
• Planning installation of machines and equipment;
• Carrying out mechanical works;
• Testing of machines and equipment regarding its functionality in the factory;
• Undertaking inventory of machines, equipment, parts and spare parts and tools;
• Carrying out general maintenance of equipment and machines;
• Requisitioning for materials, parts and machine parts for use;
• Maintaining schedules for staff; and
• Reporting on machine and equipment break downs for action.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• A cumulative work experience of six (6) years, three (3) of which should have been as a Production Engineer I or its comparable position in the public or private sector;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following Engineering disciplines: Mechanical, or other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registration by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Professional Engineer;
• Valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Membership with Institute of Engineers of Kenya;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Proficiency in computer application.