Farm Management Assistants (4 Positions) at Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization

REF. No. KALRO/FM/ASST/II

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Farm planning and supervising land preparation;
• Performing general farm activities and maintenance such as pruning, milking 
• weeding, fertilizer application, grazing, pests and diseases control;
• Maintaining general hygiene and cleanliness of farm facilities;
• Keeping farm records and submitting returns;
• Operating, maintaining and repairing farm implements and machinery and 
• ensuring safe use and storage;
• Reporting on day to day animal and crop health;
• Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of farm resources;
• Carrying out data collection; and 
• Weighing, packaging and supervising transportation of farm produce.

Job Requirements 

• A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: -
• Farm Management; Agri-Business; Agricultural Extension; Agricultural and 
• Rural Development; Farm Power and Machinery; General Agriculture; Range 
• Management; Irrigation and Drainage; Agricultural/Environmental 
• Engineering; Animal Health or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Be results oriented and team player;
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution.