Assistant Estate Manager, Tatu Coffee Estates - Eaagads Limited

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Tatu City is part of Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban land developer with over 30,000 acres of visionary projects in the growth trajectories of large cities in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Rendeavour’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem – that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Africa. Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure – the living and working spaces, communities, schools and hospitals – that will help sustain and accelerate Africa’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.

JOB SUMMARY

Skills and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, AgribusinessMinimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in agribusiness management, with at least 3 years of direct experience in coffee production.Good knowledge of coffee cultivation, processing techniques, quality standards, and Familiarity with sustainability certification programs is an advantage.Good leadership skills with the ability to lead teams, manage daily works, and enable resultsDemonstrate financial management skills, including farm level budgeting, cost controlSatisfactory verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English and SwahiliGood problem-solving skills with a flair to escalate potential future problems well ahead of time to managementSoft SkillsMature, pragmatic and flexible approachTeam playerGood written and verbal communication skills.Good attention to detail.Rigorous and organised approach.Hands-on, field focused, leading from the front by being present physically where Budget is spent, not in offices

RESPONSIBILITIES

Receptive to Farm Level SOP and implement works covering all aspects of growing coffee, harvesting, processing, drying, sorting, storage, and transport, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standardsAbility to identify pest and diseases and escalate or implement timely control measuresMobilise workers for field work and to harvest in timeFollow and implement Safety Standards 100% within boundary of the estate and scope of entire workday including transport outside farm areasImplement and maintain stringent quality control systems throughout the production process, guaranteeing the exceptional quality of the final coffee productManage budgets, avoid/control wasteful costs, identify areas for efficiency gains, drive profitability across the coffee estateGood control of stocks of chemicals, all farm inputs, coffee stocks and manpowerComplete daily/weekly/monthly data capture and reporting without errorsCheck and ensure to complete all payment payrolls in timeAdhere to established environmental sustainability initiatives, including responsible land management, water conservation, and ethical farming practices.Manage a high-performing team of estate staff, supervisors, workers, processing team and workshop/drivers/mechanics/sanitation staffFoster positive relationships with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders within the coffee industry

REQUIRED SKILLS

Agriculture and natural resources, Budgeting, financial planning, Reporting, Crop harvesting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree