Farm Manager at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Reporting to the Director KeMU Holdings, this position is responsible for efficient Management of the University Farm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To Manage the University farm as a profitable enterprise
• To coordinate all activities and operations of the farm
• To prepare farm budget and work plans
• To ensure cost effectiveness and timely procurements of the farm inputs
• To evaluate and recommend the right farm enterprise mix
• Marketing and selling of farm produce
• Maintaining effective pest and diseases control for both crops and livestock enterprises
• Protecting environment and maintaining biodiversity
• Planning finance against budget parameters
• Maintenance of farm Infrastructure, machinery and equipment
• Practicing Climate Smart Agriculture
• Implementing short term Agricultural Trainings and outreach activities
• Monitoring animal health and welfare
• Applying health and safety standards across the farm
• Monitoring and documenting all produce and land use to meet funding requirements
• Keeping up to date financial, and other farm records
• Accounting for revenue from the farm
• Ensuring farm activities comply with government regulations

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Agricultural Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Have at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in management of a busy mixed farm enterprise and excellent work performance
• Be registered with a relevant body where applicable
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management and budgeting will be a definite advantage
• Have Technical and Practical competence in crop and livestock management
• Have good understanding of public procurement system and government regulations related to farm activities