Farm Manager at Nile Valley Foods Ltd

Job Summary

Farm manager will be expected to manage the farm proactively liaising with the director in managing the firm effectively.
This role is on a contract basis. The successful candidate will continue employment with us on a permanent basis as we grow the enterprise.

Attributes

• We seek self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual with integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Good communication verbal/written, interpersonal and computer skills are required.
• Can work without supervision.
• A team oriented person is paramount to the success of these roles.
• Knowledge in latest modern agricultural practices that save on costs, are sustainable, maximize on space and are environmentally friendly.
• Passionate about agriculture
• Proven evidence of managerial or leadership skills is essential.
• The candidate should be fit, energetic, and resilient, and be comfortable to manage our multi-farms.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Agronomy, crop science, agribusiness management, environmental sciences or their equivalent from a recognized university
• Previous experience in managing a farm or horticultural crops with a focus on herbs such as peppers, basil, chives etc.
• Experience in cow, poultry and pig production.
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent husbandry skills and Knowledge of Health Programme.
• Knowledge of produce markets in Kenya and beyond

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and supervising temporary workers to prepare the property for planting, creation of seed beds, transplanting, harvest etc. as necessary.
• Supervising the construction and ongoing operation of greenhouse units from time to time
• Preparing and executing processes and procedures for the management of our greenhouses
• Maintaining greenhouse cleanliness and ensuring sanitation procedures are followed
• Monitoring and maintaining current systems e.g. irrigation, water tanks and drip lines
• Monitoring the health of plants for any diseases and pests
• Executing crop watering, pesticide and fertilizer applications as per the recommended standards.
• Ensuring the highest available quality and yield of produce from current facilities from seeds or seedlings planted.
• Recommending changes to improve crop yields, reduce costs and increase ROI as necessary
• Recommending appropriate crop varieties to increase the farm’s income and returns
• Providing frequent updates to directors on the status of the farm and health of crops
• Planning, setting production targets, and buying materials needed for the farm, such as animal drugs and maintaining health and safety across the farm.
• Continuously monitoring the quality, performance of the produce and also monitoring the health and welfare of the animals
• Managing the firms budget, cash flow and communicating with suppliers
• Monitoring and documenting all yields and record keeping.
• Arranging the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment
• Managing the smooth operation of breeding, gestation and finishing units which includes feed and co-ordination of animal flows.
• Implement Bio-security controls and procedures for people.