Farm Manager

Gross Salary: 40-50k,

Location: Timau, Meru

Our client is new established small high end resort based in Timau, Meru. They are looking to hire a qualified and experienced farm operations manager with verse knowledge in agriculture which comprises animals and plants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience in handling livestock on-farm which comprises of dairy cows, sheep, goats and crops which comprises of vegetables, fruits etc.

• Implement strategies for maximum yield, organize farm administration and manage businesses and farm staffs.

• Look for market for the products. 

• Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters.

• Buy supplies such as fertilizer and seeds.

• Maintain and monitor the quality of yield, whether livestock or crops.

• Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with Government vets.

• Maintain knowledge of pests, diseases, understanding how they spread and how to treat them.

• Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate.

• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruits, vegetables, meats, chicken parts, eggs etc.

• Visiting different divisions to inspect crops, livestock and also perform tests on soil and water.

• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and other supplies are regularly restocked. 

• Do Artificial insemination,

• Fodder production and preservation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Agriculture Science, Animal Science or extensive experience in managing a farm.

• 2 – 3 years’ work experience.

• A passion for agriculture and looking after dairy animals

• Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to work overtime as required equivalent.

• Extensive experience in managing a farm.

• Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated and excellent budgeting skills 

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Farm Manager-Timau) to before 1st November 2023.