Farm Manager at Rongo University

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

• The duties and responsibilities shall include:
• 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;
• 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 and ;
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
• Interview
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to make a 10-minute presentation on a business plan of an enterprise of their choice.
• Appointment
• Successful applicant will be appointed on a three (3) years contract renewable on satisfactory performance.