Beekeeping Manager - Isiolo at Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily beekeeping operations and apiary activities.
• Supervise hive inspection, maintenance, placement, colony health, and productivity.
• Apply modern and sustainable beekeeping practices and address pests, diseases, and production risks.
• Oversee hygienic honey harvesting, handling, storage, transportation, and quality management.
• Maintain accurate records of honey production, hive performance, and apiary activities.
• Coordinate field teams, plan visits, provide training, and ensure availability of equipment and resources.
• Develop production plans, monitor targets, prepare operational reports, and recommend productivity and sustainability improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Science, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• 7 years' progressive experience, including at least 5 years in agriculture, specifically horticulture or beekeeping.
• Practical commercial beekeeping and apiary management experience.
• Strong knowledge of colony management, honey production, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
• Experience supervising field teams and agricultural operations.
• Ability and willingness to work in field and remote locations.
• Strong reporting, organizational, and record-keeping skills.

Key Competencies

• Beekeeping and agricultural expertise.
• Leadership and team management.
• Planning, coordination, and decision-making.
• Problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Independent and results-oriented approach.