Careers at Victory Farms

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Oversee crop management from preparation of land, propagations, seeding (including nursery) up to and including harvesting
• Assist the Food Innovation and Indigenization Manager in managing all Novel-ingredient and Groundskeeping on-farm activities including planning of all seeding, nursery propagations, growing and harvesting, sorting, packaging, pruning, pest control, Live-stock and record keeping.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed from time to time and that every staff is aware of critical control points (CCPs)
• Ensure proper assigning of duties, such as Propagations, planting, weeding, scouting, cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, packaging, grading and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure efficient utilization of farm labor to avoid high wage bill and cutting down on unnecessary farm costs.
• Assist in stock-taking of farm Inputs, assets and keep track on when re-order levels are due.
• Implement a farm records management system, and ensure timely updates to management on project progress status under the guidance of the Food Innovation and Indigenization Manager
• Embrace innovative ways to farming, advising on best practice.
• Oversee post-harvest processing including storage and packaging in preparation of sale.
• Ensure proper maintenance and repair of farm machinery equipment I.e. Brush cutters and Shredder machine.
• Assist in Planning activities for training staff, mentoring and monitoring
• Ensure maintaining and monitoring the quality of yields as well as understanding the implications of the weather and making contingency plans
• Ensure compliance of the farm activities with internal and external (government) set standards.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge on pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and the best way to organically treat.

Skills and qualifications:

• Degree /Diploma in agricultural economics, agronomy, agribusiness, and a related field.
•  4+ years’ experience in a commercial farm environment, managing farm assets and farm labor.
• Knowledge on agrochemicals and the permissible residue levels for various markets is desirable.
• Strong understanding of greenhouse and open field farming technology required.
• Strong personality and managerial competencies to manage large group of workers
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional departments and ensure timely resolution of challenges.
• Capable of effective resource allocation to meet operational demands while adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and critical control points (CCPs) with the ability to enforce SOPs, ensure team training on safe harvesting operations
• Knowledge of governing regulations, both internal and external, with a strict adherence to compliance requirements

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Roles & Responsibilities:

• Clean and inspect the pump for signs of damage or wear
• Ensure that the pumphouse is locked at any time
• Ensure proper housekeeping and lighting at all times
• Keep records of all activities related to pump operation and maintenance, including the daily pumping hours (Starting and stopping time)
• Inspect pump pipeline to determine leakages and repairs
• Ensure proper handing over to the next operator
• He/she must coordinate the pumping activities with the pond team and other water users.
• Ensure the adherence on running frequency of each pumps once they are both in use
• Must be ready to do other plumbing jobs at the farm as will be instructed.

Skills and qualifications:

• Craft Certificate in plumbing and pipe fitting from NITA or a recognized Institution.
• High School Diploma (KCSE)  
• Ability to operate and monitor control panels and gauges.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.