Vacancy title:
Farm Manager

Jobs at:
Flower Company in Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
30th April, 2018.

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position of Farm Manager for a flower farm The Farm Manager reports to the Managing Director and will be responsible for the planning, operations, and overall management of the farm

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership at the farm to ensure smooth, efficient and profitable operation.
  
• In consultation with the Managing Director, prepare the annual Business and Operations Plan and present the same to the board.
  
• Provide professional and technical expertise and advice the Board on the best practices of growing outdoor world class summer flowers.
  
• Ensure timely, coordinated, and successful implementation of the company's Business objectives.
  
• Enforce adherence to the laid down production, harvesting and post harvesting protocols.
  
• Prepare and present monthly production, and performance reports to the board.
  
• Train and mentor the Management team and ensure they have the necessary skills, competencies and motivation to deliver the company's vision.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in agriculture, floriculture, agronomy or related subject

EXPERIENCE
5 years’ experience at managing a flower farm with a workforce of 200-400 employees

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong organizational, people management and supervisory skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to work in a team, inspire and motivate staff.
  
• Solid and demonstrable planning, monitoring analytical and implementation skills.
  
• Ability to set measurable productivity targets across the company and ensuring the same are met.
  Job application procedure
  . Application deadline 30th April, 2018. Kindly send your application to

DNA 2075.
P.O Box 49010, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya