Farm Manager Scale 12 (XII) - 1 Post at Moi University

Ref. MU/ADM/04/7/2023

• The Farm Manager will be responsible to the Registrar (Administration, Planning & Strategy).

Duties and Responsibilities
The Farm Manager will be responsible for:-

• administration of the farm functions;
• managing and maintaining farm assets and finances;
• ensuring security and safety of assets and personnel in the farm;
• preparing monthly and yearly farm work plans, budgets and reports;
• ensuring procurement of all the farm requirements in liaison with Procurement unit;
• planning and implementing production targets of each farm enterprise;
• ensuring that all the quality standards are maintained in the farm;
• plan for Corporate Social Responsibly (CSR) activities for the Department;
• marketing and selling farm produce;
• implementing short- term agricultural training and outreach activities;
• implementing the decisions of the farm committee and/or University Management:
• ensuring that the farm units are economically viable; and
• initiate formulation/review and implementation of farm policies and strategies.

Requirements for Direct Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• have Master’s degree in Animal Science or Agriculture or Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering or related field from a recognized university;
• be registered with a relevant professional body;
• have at least ten (10) years’ experience in managing a busy mixed farm enterprise;
• have technical and practical competence in crop and livestock management;
• be innovative and have strong budgeting, leadership, teamwork and supervisory skills;
• have good understanding of the Public Procurement System and Government regulations related to farm activities; and
• have demonstrable Information Communication Technology skills (attach evidence).

Requirements for Serving Officers

For appointment to this position, an officer must:

• have Master's degree in Animal Science or Agriculture or Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering or related field from a recognized university;
• be registered with a relevant professional body;
• have served as Assistant Farm Manager, Grade 9/10 for a period of at least three (3) years; 
• have shown merit and ability in performance and results;
• have technical and practical competence in crop and livestock management;
• be innovative and have strong budgeting, leadership, teamwork and supervisory skills;
• have good understanding of the Public Procurement System and Government regulations related to farm sottvitiem and
• have demonstrable Information Communication Technology skills (attach evidence).