MKsU/FM/03/24
Requirements
- Must have an earned Diploma in
Agriculture, or Farm Management, or Agribusiness Management, or
Agricultural Education and Extension, or closely related field.
- Must be Computer Literate.
OR
- Certificate in Agriculture, or Farm
Management, Agribusiness Management, or Agricultural Education and
Extension, or closely related field, plus
- Six (6) years’ work experience three (3)
of which in Grade 3/4 or equivalent.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage production activities in
the farm, including budgets
- Organize and supervise crop production
activities including field preparation, planting, weeding, irrigation,
fertilizer and pesticide application, harvesting and post-harvest
activities
- Organize and supervise livestock
production activities
- Search for markets and organize for sale
of the farm’s produce
- Make requests for supplies of farm inputs
such as manure, fertilizers, seeds, pesticides and tools/equipment
- Arrange for the installation, maintenance
and repair of farm structures, machinery and equipment
- Keep up-to-date farm records including
inventory, production, labour and financial records
- Keep a computer database of farm
activities and records
- Assist lecturers in organizing and
delivering practical field sessions to students
- Ensure that farm activities comply with
government regulations and university policies.
How To Apply
Applicants must:
- Submit two (2) hard copies of the letter
of application, academic certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum
vitae to include full details of academic and professional qualifications,
experience, publications, supervision of postgraduate students (where
applicable), attracted funds, academic programmes developed, membership to
professional bodies and evidence of current salary.
- Update individual google scholar accounts
to include all publications (where applicable).
- Type the required information in the Job
Application Form available on the University website, print, sign and
attach to the application.
- Contact three (3) referees and request
them to send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes to the provided
address, before the advert deadline.
- Send a soft copy (one running pdf file)
of the application to recruitmentAPF@mksu.ac.ke
and a copy to careers@mksu.ac.ke
- Submit the two (2) applications in a
sealed envelope indicating the position applied for to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Planning and Finance
Machakos University
P. O. BOX 136 – 90100
MACHAKOS
So
as to be received not later than Thursday
9th May, 2024.
N/B: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Machakos University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and therefore
staff of either gender or persons with disability are encouraged to
apply.