The successful candidate will manage/operate multi-Location greenhouses as well as add value in knowledge transfer of expertise in controlled environment horticulture, plant cultivation, and pest and disease control. He/She will also plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties. The candidate will be located in a farm with residence in proximity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the yield of agreed crop and variety.


• Regulate plant irrigation systems (dosing unit), and program environmental and irrigation control computer system.


• Production planning taking into account plant growing cycles and conditions such as, hydroponics, in-soil cultivation or open field settings.


• Use of the appropriate fertilizers, nutrients, and seeds specifications.


• Plan types and varieties of plants to be grown, based on operational budgets catering for the food requirements and projected sales volumes.


• Identify suppliers of suitable seeds and plant nutrients, disease control chemicals, and equipment.


• Oversee soil/substrate preparation for planting, and plant or transplant seeds, bulbs, and cuttings.


• Assign work schedules and duties to greenhouse staff and supervise their work.


• Enforce safety regulations and policies and supervise training of HSE policies.


• Confer with horticultural personnel for facility renovations or additions.


• Coordinate clerical, recordkeeping, inventory, requisitioning, and procurement activities.


• The work distribution will be more or less as follows:
  
  
  
  • 60% Greenhouse
  
  
  • 15% Open Field
  
  
  • 15% Technical Advice on other GHs
  
  
  • 10% Landscape Advice
    
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Agriculture (Engineering).


• 10 – 15 years of experience in Green House technology and other related fields.


• Able to identify practical solutions during greenhouse operation.


• Problem solving and diagnostic skills.


• Detailed up to date knowledge of appropriate technical discipline.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to liaise and coordinate with others.

Monthly Net Salary: Kshs 500,000 -700,000 (5000 - 7000 USD) + Other Benefits depending on skills and experience.

Position Level: Executive Level.

Location: Khartoum, Sudan.

Deadline: 24th March 2019.

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