Farm Manager Jobs in Kenya
Farm Manager Jobs in Kenya
Our Client is an innovative hydroponics farm located in the outskirts of Nairobi, and produces a variety of vegetables on several acres of open soil.
They seek to recruit an experienced hydroponics grower who will be responsible for the production of greenhouse-grown high-quality horticultural crops, optimize farm operations and maximize production outputs to realize revenue. Women are encouraged to apply.
Location:
Outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya
Industry:
Farming
Salary:
40 – 50K
Responsibilities
Managing all on-farm activities to include planning of all seeding, nursery, growing and harvesting
Assign duties, such as cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, packaging, grading and equipment maintenance
Management, training and supervision of all farm staff
Observe workers to detect inefficient or unsafe work procedures or to identify problems and initiate corrective action as necessary
Oversee the Nutrient balancing and management of the hydroponics system, plant health, control of pests,
Water quality testing (including pH, EC, temperature and other critical parameters Stock control;
Adherence to and where required improvement of Standard Cultivation Operating Procedures and health and safety requirements, and ensuring that all farm activities are carried out accordingly
Providing periodic operations reports to the management team, reporting on progress vs targets and production reports
Requisition or purchase of supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts/lubricants, tools and implementation of stock control measures.
Ensure adherence to Horticultural Crops Development Authority regulations, including Food Safety and Quality, Environment Safety and Workers Welfare, Health and Safety
Post-harvest processing including storage and packaging in preparation of sale
Coordination with logistics and sales staff to ensure correct
timing of harvest-ready produce
Qualifications
Degree in Agricultural Sciences or Horticulture
3-5 years’ experience in hydroponics farming (nutrient formulae, preparing solutions, nutrient requirements, deficiencies, toxicities, pH, Do, conductivity, salinity, growth regulators)
Extensive practical experience and knowledge about cultivating common greenhouse crops
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Knowledge of organic farming and permaculture techniques is an advantage
Keen on learning, growing, and contributing with a small team of experienced people in a dynamic environment
Ability to work independently while contributing in a team environment
Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in all MS Office applications
Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision and take initiative.
How To apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Hydroponic Farm Manager) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 29th November 2018
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
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