Farm Manager at Machakos University

MKsU/FM/03/24
Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Must have an earned Diploma in Agriculture, or Farm Management, or Agribusiness Management, or Agricultural Education and Extension, or closely related field.
• Must be Computer Literate.

OR

• Certificate in Agriculture, or Farm Management, Agribusiness Management, or Agricultural Education and Extension, or closely related field, plus
• Six (6) years' work experience three (3) of which in Grade 3/4 or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production activities in the farm, including budgets
• Organize and supervise crop production activities including field preparation, planting, weeding, irrigation, fertilizer and pesticide application, harvesting and post-harvest activities
• Organize and supervise livestock production activities
• Search for markets and organize for sale of the farm's produce
• Make requests for supplies of farm inputs such as manure, fertilizers, seeds, pesticides and tools/equipment
• Arrange for the installation, maintenance and repair of farm structures, machinery and equipment
• Keep up-to-date farm records including inventory, production, labour and financial records
• Keep a computer database of farm activities and records
• Assist lecturers in organizing and delivering practical field sessions to students
• Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations and university policies.