Farm Manager

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Machakos University Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Machakos University was founded in 1957 as a Technical Rural Training School by the then colonial Government. It was converted into Machakos Technical and Trade School in 1958, Machakos Technical School in 1967, and Machakos Technical Training Institute in 1987. The Institution was upgraded to Machakos University College through Legal Notice No. 130, on 16th September, 2011. The journey towards achieving a full University status started in earnest right at the inception.

JOB SUMMARY

MKsU/FM/03/24Applicants should meet the following requirements:Must have an earned Diploma in Agriculture, or Farm Management, or Agribusiness Management, or Agricultural Education and Extension, or closely related field.Must be Computer Literate.ORCertificate in Agriculture, or Farm Management, Agribusiness Management, or Agricultural Education and Extension, or closely related field, plusSix (6) years' work experience three (3) of which in Grade 3/4 or equivalent.Applicants must:Submit two (2) hard copies of the letter of application, academic certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of academic and professional qualifications, experience, publications, supervision of postgraduate students (where applicable), attracted funds, academic programmes developed, membership to professional bodies and evidence of current salary.Update individual google scholar accounts to include all publications (where applicable).Type the required information in the Job Application Form available on the University website, print, sign and attach to the application.Contact three (3) referees and request them to send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes to the provided address, before the advert deadline.Send a soft copy (one running pdf file) of the application to and a copy to the two (2) applications in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for to:The Deputy Vice-ChancellorAdministration, Planning and FinanceMachakos UniversityP. O. BOX 136 – 90100MACHAKOSSo as to be received not later than Thursday 9th May, 2024.N/B: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Machakos University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and therefore staff of either gender or persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and manage production activities in the farm, including budgetsOrganize and supervise crop production activities including field preparation, planting, weeding, irrigation, fertilizer and pesticide application, harvesting and post-harvest activitiesOrganize and supervise livestock production activitiesSearch for markets and organize for sale of the farm's produceMake requests for supplies of farm inputs such as manure, fertilizers, seeds, pesticides and tools/equipmentArrange for the installation, maintenance and repair of farm structures, machinery and equipmentKeep up-to-date farm records including inventory, production, labour and financial recordsKeep a computer database of farm activities and recordsAssist lecturers in organizing and delivering practical field sessions to studentsEnsure that farm activities comply with government regulations and university policies.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Crop harvesting, Record keeping, Soil analysis, Composting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree


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