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

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily herb production activities and implement production plans aligned with organizational targets.
• Monitor crop growth, development, and field performance, including land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, weeding, pruning, and harvesting.
• Monitor and manage pests, diseases, and other crop production risks using appropriate crop protection practices.
• Ensure proper harvesting, sorting, grading, and post-harvest handling to meet quality and hygiene standards.
• Identify opportunities to minimize post-harvest losses and improve product quality.
• Maintain accurate production, yield, harvesting, and field activity records.
• Supervise and train field teams and monitor adherence to production schedules.
• Ensure proper use and availability of farm inputs, equipment, and production resources.
• Monitor production against targets, prepare reports, conduct field assessments, and recommend improvements.
• Research improved production techniques, varieties, and farming practices and support expansion and value-addition initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Crop Science, or a related field.
• 5 years' progressive experience, including at least 2 years in agriculture, specifically horticulture or beekeeping.
• Practical commercial herb production and crop management experience.
• Strong knowledge of horticulture, crop health, pest/disease management, and post-harvest handling.
• Experience supervising agricultural field teams and coordinating farm operations.
• Knowledge of sustainable and efficient agricultural production practices.
• Willingness to work in field and remote operational locations.
• Strong reporting, organizational, and record-keeping skills.