A large scale cereal and dairy farm in Nakuru is looking for a competent Farm Manager.
Qualifications
- A Degree or Diploma in Agriculture with a minimum experience of 5 years in a large scale farm covering an area of approximately 1000 acres, or a Certificate in Agriculture from a large scale farming institute with a minimum of 7 years experience in a large scale farm with no less than 1,000 acreage
- Must have not less than 3 years experience in wheat and barley
- Proven team player with ability to relate well across all levels and within different cultural backgrounds
- Thorough knowledge of proper agronomic principles and practices in wheat and barley particularly in high altitude areas
- Proven track record of high organization and coordination aspects in the work place
- Must have proper training skills and knowledgeable in all relevant fields
- Knowledge of agricultural machineries and implements
- Good computer skills
Duties
- To plan and direct all farm activities from land preparation, planting, disease prevention and control, and post harvest management
- To plan and direct on the farm machinery and implements, repairs and maintenance
- To oversee the operations of the Livestock section in collaboration with the Livestock Assistant towards optimal productivity and profitability
- Develop performance measurement indexes for all agricultural operations and evaluates accordingly
- Monitor strategically the proper implementation of agronomic standards and agrochernicals
- Develop systems guidelines and standards of wheat, barley and livestock farming
- Safeguard the assets of the company.
Deadline for submitting the application on or before 10th March, 2014.
Apply
DNA 1641
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100,
Nairobi