Farm Manager Job Vacancy in Nakuru

A large scale cereal/dairy farm located in Nakuru is looking for a qualified and experienced farm manager.
  • The farm manager shall report to board of directors
  • The candidate will participate in effective management of the farm and will be in charge of the farm and responsible for day to day running of the farm, human resources and farm operations for both crop and livestock, and usage of farm machinery
  • The farm manager shall be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for the farm in line with company’s strategic plan
  • He /she will be expected to prepare business forecast for the cereal and dairy and will be responsible for the financial management of the farm. In addition, the farm manager must innovatively and effectively run the farm for optimal productivity and profitability
  • He/she will be responsible for updating and safe keeping of all farm records and assets
  • The farm manager shall be expected to prepare quarterly and annual reports and evaluate the same with the forecast
Qualifications

This position requires a person with thorough knowledge in farm management and farming as a business enterprise
  • Have a Bachelor of Science degree in any agricultural related discipline
  • Or a diploma in large scale farming or any agricultural related discipline
  • To Have at least five years experience in managing a large scale mixed farm with dairy and commercial crops enterprise
  • Be a dynamic, self-driven, focused, disciplined and be a team player.
  • Should be in possession of a driving license
  • Reside on the farm.
Terms of Service

The successful applicant will be hired on a three (3) year contract term with competitive negotiated remuneration package.

The contract will be based on an agreed performance targets and renewable on mutual agreement

Application Procedure

Applications giving full details including the current employer and 3 referees plus their address shall be expected to reach.

The Advertiser
P.O. Box 28969-00200 Nairobi .
Not later than 15 December 2010.

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