Roses Production Manager Job in Kenya

We have acquired a 120 acres land in Timau Kisima area for rose flower production and wishes to recruit a Roses Production Manager with a view to produce high quality produce and standards, geared for direct export markets.

The job holder will serve as the principal Roses production Manager and will be involved in coordination and control of the production activities of the farm which will include irrigation, crop protection, post harvest procedures, maintenance of farm infrastructure and staff management.

Requirements

• Degree in Flori-culture/ Horticulture / Agriculture.
• 5 years or more experience as a Production Manager or Assistant Production Manager of a Rose Flower Farm not less than 40 ha and in altitude 2350m above sea level with responsibility for all production activities including new crop establishment, general crop husbandry, crop protection and feeding.
• The ideal candidate must in addition have post harvest experience including harvesting, cooling, grading and shipping.
• Experience in growing in substrate, under IPM and on a farm producing for direct market will have an added advantage.
• Indicate your flower markets contacts for references

A very attractive remuneration package will be offered to the selected candidate.

Applications can be e-mailed to: mbayasnik@yahoo.com