About Beacon Industries

Beacon Industries is a food and beverage manufacturing company that produces packaged fruit juices, bottled water, and dairy products for the Kenyan market and for export to six East African countries. The factory, located in Thika, employs over 1,100 workers and operates three production lines running twenty hours a day, six days a week. Beacon was founded in 2007 and has built a distribution network that reaches supermarkets, kiosks, and wholesalers across all forty-seven counties. The company holds FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, and HACCP certifications for food safety management.

What you will do:

You will support the project manager in coordinating project activities, maintaining project documentation, tracking deliverables, and communicating with team members and stakeholders. Daily tasks include updating the project schedule, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, following up on action items, and maintaining the project risk register. The role involves preparing project status reports, managing project-related correspondence, and organising project events such as workshops and training sessions. You will also assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and financial reporting for the project. Strong organisational skills, proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project or Jira, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Requirements:

Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised institution
Minimum 1 year of working experience in a similar role
Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Must be a Kenyan citizen aged 21 years or above

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, send your updated CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline. Beacon Industries is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.