Job Description

Baraka Agriculture College

Job Vacancy: Farm Manager – Mtakatifu Clara Mwangaza Farm

The objective of the farm is: To be a practical resource for education and training on good dry land agriculture practices and farm Business

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing dry land resources including livestock, crops, water, soil and pastures


• Providing practical training space/ground for students and interns.


• Producing adequate and wide range of high-quality farm produce for marketing


• Developing and implementing approved farm plans.


• Developing and implementing quality assurance framework for the farm


• Ensuring that the units are enhancing the Baraka Agriculture College’s spirit of excellence, profitability and sustainability.


• Reviewing, analyzing and making recommendations regarding safety, environmental performance, quality, profitability, expenses, productivity, and customer feedback.


• Developing timely farm reports.


• Managing and controlling the farms production budget.


• Maintaining a high standard of professional knowledge, ethics and practices when dealing with customers, suppliers, peers, support staff, line managers and other key stakeholders of Baraka Agriculture College.


• Conducting oneself in a professional manner that reflects integrity and respect towards customers, suppliers, peers, support staff, line manager and other key stakeholders of BAC.


• Understanding, supporting and adhering to the college’s health and safety policies, programs and procedure by communicating and promoting health and safety awareness to coworkers and support staff.


• Liaising with the colleges’ auditors/appointed auditors in conducting the college’s quarterly inventory count.


• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records for all the farm’s operations.


• Maintaining farm machines and equipment.


• Develop and implement a comprehensive crop rotational plan for the farm.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma in Farm management/sustainable Agriculture/ General Agriculture/ Agricultural Education and Extension and 2 years’ experience in Farm Management or certificate in Farm management/sustainable Agriculture/General Agriculture and 3 years’ experience in Farm Management


• Possesses and having capacity to utilize dry land farming skills


• Be a good facilitator


• Sound knowledge and demonstrable success of providing leadership in a production environment.


• Effective team builder with demonstrated abilities


• Proven experience of coordinating business direction..


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Highly motivated and self-driven.


• Managing and measuring key performance indicators.


• Be a strong team player.


• Possess problem solving skills.


• Strong analytical skills

How to Apply

Applications including relevant testimonials and salary expectations should be addressed to the undersigned to reach Baraka Agriculture College NOT LATER THAN 3.00pm on WEDNESDAY 24th March, 2021.

The Human Resource Manager
Baraka Agriculture College
P.O Box 52-20106, Molo

Email: info@barakaagricollege.ac.ke OR humanresource@barakaagricollege.ac.ke

Please Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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