Farm Manager at Rongo University

Rongo University is looking for a skilled and experienced manager with good business sense to improve profitability of its income generating activities. The University requires a person focused on efficiency and takes a hands-on approach to management. The Manager will help the University to plan its farm enterprises for maximum profit. The responsibilities include monitoring staff, crops, and livestock, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and declaring significant profit to the university.

Requirements:

• For Appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
• Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or Agribusiness and Management or related field from a recognized institution
• Masters degree in Agriculture or Agribusiness and Management or related field from a recognized institution
• At least six (6) years relevant work experience
• Training in Public Relations
• Computer literacy

Job Description

• Plans farm operation, selects profitable enterprise(s) to be undertaken and sets income targets for each enterprise,
• Keeps records of livestock and/or crops and ensure the farm is profitable.
• Carries out the day-to-day and long-term management of the university farm.
• Supervises staff, monitors crops and animals, and handles various administrative tasks and prepares budgets, purchases supplies, maintains relationships with vendors and clients, and ensures maximum profitability.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommends improvements for profitability.
• Prepares plans and schedules for livestock and crops and ensuring farm inputs are efficiently utilized and regularly restocked.
• Schedules repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Handles the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with Management to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Interview

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to make a 10-minute presentation on a business plan of an enterprise of their choice.