Our Client, with a coffee and horticulture farms seeks to recruit a Farm Manager who will be responsible for the assigned farms and be required to provide overall farm business management in addition to the day to day crops and livestock management. The manager will also be responsible for preparing budgets and reports and ensuring the farms are not only productive but also profitable. The manager will maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in the agricultural space.
Location: Main farm is in Yatta with an acreage of 200(mainly coffee), with a secondary farm in Naivasha having an acreage of 12acres (mainly horticulture)
Reports to: Director
Direct Reports: Farm Supervisors/ Farm Staff
Overview of Position
Manage the farm staff and ensure a good working environment
Grow and manage the farms to be both productive and profitable
Grow and manage the various sales channels
Prepare management reports
Maintain positive business relationships with customers, suppliers, professional bodies and distributors
Primary Responsibilities
Manage workflow by ensuring all deadlines are met and work is completed and accurate
Analyze existing operations, crops and livestock and recommend improvements
Prepare production and maintenance cycles for each farm as appropriate
Visit the various farms under supervision to inspect operations
Manage the procurement cycle for each farm to ensure appropriate levels of supplies are maintained
Maintain a functional repairs and maintenance schedule for all equipment and machinery
Develop a pricing strategy to ensure our products are competitive
Maintain overall responsibility over the sales and marketing of farm output
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure we get the best support e.g. from coffee millers and out growers
Review staffing levels periodically and ensure staff are well trained
Prepare management reports as appropriate to assist the Board make good decisions
Hire, terminate, transfer, and promote farm staff while enforcing health and safety regulations
Ensure accurate financials are maintained and prepare reports to analyze performance against set budgets
Maintain healthy community and professional relationships/ networks
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Livestock Management or equivalent
Additional courses in business management is desirable
5+ years’ farm management experience in Kenya
Expertise in Coffee and Horticulture will be a plus.
Excellent communication skills
A passion for agriculture
Solid analytical and computer skills
Demonstrable ability to manage teams in different locations
Willingness to work overtime as required
Willingness to manage farms in different locations across the country.
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Farm Manager on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.
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