Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 04, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Nile Valley Foods Ltd is a company based in Kenya that was formed in late 2019 and incorporated on 5th January 2020. We deal with processing of agricultural products and value addition to increase shelf life. Some of the raw materials are grown in-house while some are procured from local farmers to meet demand.
Job Summary
Farm manager will be expected to manage the farm proactively liaising with the director in managing the firm effectively.
This role is on a contract basis. The successful candidate will continue employment with us on a permanent basis as we grow the enterprise. .

Responsibilities
• Recruiting and supervising temporary workers to prepare the property for planting, creation of seed beds, transplanting, harvest etc. as necessary.
• Supervising the construction and ongoing operation of greenhouse units from time to time
• Preparing and executing processes and procedures for the management of our greenhouses
• Maintaining greenhouse cleanliness and ensuring sanitation procedures are followed
• Monitoring and maintaining current systems e.g. irrigation, water tanks and drip lines
• Monitoring the health of plants for any diseases and pests
• Executing crop watering, pesticide and fertilizer applications as per the recommended standards.
• Ensuring the highest available quality and yield of produce from current facilities from seeds or seedlings planted.
• Recommending changes to improve crop yields, reduce costs and increase ROI as necessary
• Recommending appropriate crop varieties to increase the farm’s income and returns
• Providing frequent updates to directors on the status of the farm and health of crops
• Planning, setting production targets, and buying materials needed for the farm, such as animal drugs and maintaining health and safety across the farm.
• Continuously monitoring the quality, performance of the produce and also monitoring the health and welfare of the animals
• Managing the firms budget, cash flow and communicating with suppliers
• Monitoring and documenting all yields and record keeping.
• Arranging the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment
• Managing the smooth operation of breeding, gestation and finishing units which includes feed and co-ordination of animal flows.
• Implement Bio-security controls and procedures for people.

Attributes
• We seek self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual with integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Good communication verbal/written, interpersonal and computer skills are required.
• Can work without supervision.
• A team oriented person is paramount to the success of these roles.
• Knowledge in latest modern agricultural practices that save on costs, are sustainable, maximize on space and are environmentally friendly.
• Passionate about agriculture
• Proven evidence of managerial or leadership skills is essential.
• The candidate should be fit, energetic, and resilient, and be comfortable to manage our multi-farms.

Qualifications
• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Agronomy, crop science, agribusiness management, environmental sciences or their equivalent from a recognized university
• Previous experience in managing a farm or horticultural crops with a focus on herbs such as peppers, basil, chives etc.
• Experience in cow, poultry and pig production.
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent husbandry skills and Knowledge of Health Programme.
• Knowledge of produce markets in Kenya and beyond

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested applicants should send a copy of their current resume/CV and two references (at least one in agriculture and a character reference) to hello@nilevalleyfoodsltd.com 
Please include the words APPLICATION in the subject line of your email and quote expected salary in the body of your email.
Deadline: 18th December 2020

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