Farm Assistant at Janta Kenya

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities involved in raising poultry and crop farming
• knowledge of farm animal keeping or rearing will be a big advantage, besides crop farming
• He should preferably be partly trained by NYS (National Youth Service) before his agricultural training in a farm
• General farm work - planting, harvesting, propagation, irrigation
• Accurate record keeping
• Ensuring market orders are met fully and on time
• Maintaining and monitoring the quality of produce and monitoring plant and animal health

Abilities / skills:

• Excellent people management and communication skills, the ability to lead a team and be an active and dynamic team player
• Working knowledge / keen interest in precision farming and modern farming techniques
• The ability to plan, prioritize and implement work schedules
• Good problem-solving (analytical) ability
• Enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather
• A responsible attitude and to be able to work independently
• Ability to carry out manual duties
• Able to handle isolation and minimal social interaction
• A strong visual awareness of the working environment
• Reliable and committed

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in agriculture. Previous experience in farm management an added advantage.
• Computer knowledge and use of Internet
• Experience in horticulture & poultry farming an added advantage

Salary: KES 25,000