FARM MANAGER

Ref:
Vacant Positions
1
Deadline
2026-05-15
Post Type
External
Contract
CONTRACT
Status
New
Key Responsibilities
  • Accounting for revenue from the farm
  • Applying health and safety standards across the farm
  • Ensuring farm activities comply with government regulations
  • Implementing short term Agricultural Trainings and outreach activities
  • Keeping up to date financial, and other farm records
  • Maintaining effective pest and diseases control for both crops and livestock enterprises
  • Maintenance of farm Infrastructure, machinery and equipment
  • Marketing and selling of farm produce
  • Monitoring and documenting all produce and land use to meet funding requirements
  • Monitoring animal health and welfare
  • Planning finance against budget parameters
  • Practicing Climate Smart Agriculture
  • Protecting environment and maintaining biodiversity
  • To coordinate all activities and operations of the farm
  • To ensure cost effectiveness and timely procurements of the farm inputs
  • To Manage the University farm as a profitable enterprise
  • To prepare farm budget and work plans
Requirements
ACADEMIC
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or Agriculture or Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering from a recognized institution
Must be registered with a relevant body
Knowledge of Human Resource Management and budgeting will be a definite advantage
Have Technical and Practical competence in crop and livestock management
Have good understanding of public procurement system and government regulations related to farm activities
KCSE Certificate or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Have atleast five (5) years of relevant work experience in management of a busy mixed farm enterprise and excellent work performance
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Deadline: 2026-05-15