A
medium sized mixed cropping farm in Nakuru County is in need of a Farm Manager,
assistant farm manager and a farm supervisor
Farm Manager
Key duties and responsibilities
- This
role requires flexibility, managing all areas from planting to harvesting
and making key decisions.
- Ensuring
profitability of the farm by advising management on the desired crops to
be planted in each season and the available markets.
- Ensuring
smooth running of the operations of the whole farm including farm
Planning, setting production targets, and ensuring achievements of set
targets.
Requirements
- BSc
in Agronomy, Agricultural sciences or Agribusiness Management.
- Minimum
of 8 years experience in farm management in a busy large farm.
- Must
be computer literate.
- Diploma
in agriculture with over 10 years experience will be considered.
- Proven
evidence of managerial or leadership skills is essential.
- Excellent
agronomic knowledge of crop husbandry skills.
Assistant Farm Manager
Key duties and responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities
- Ensuring
achievements of set targets.
- Continuously
monitoring the quality and performance of the farm
- Monitoring
and documenting all yields, sales and record keeping for all transactions
in the farm.
- Hire,
train and supervise farm workers to ensure an efficient day to day
activities & operations.
Requirements
- Diploma
in Agronomy, Agricultural sciences or Agribusiness Management or related
degree desirable.
- Minimum
of 5 years experience in farm management in a large farm.
- Must
be computer literate.
- Certificate
in agriculture with over 7 years experience will be considered.
Farm Supervisor
Key duties and responsibilities:
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Coordinate
activities involved in animal husbandry and crop farming
- General
farm work supervision - planting, harvesting, propagation, irrigation
- Accurate
record keeping.
- Supervision
of farm workers.
Requirements:
- Certificate
in agriculture with 5 years experience in a commercial farm.
- Excellent
people management and communication skills, the ability to lead a team and
be an dynamic team player
How to Apply
To
apply for this positions please email your application letter and CV through to
farmnaivasha@gmail.com by 10th September 2014.
On the subject line indicate the position you are applying for.
