Farm Manager at Human Capacity Development Consultants (HCDC)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Also responsible for planning strategies for maximum yield, organising farm administration, working machinery, organising associated businesses and managing staff. Display technical and practical competence, as well as the ability to make sound business decisions.

Responsible for the managing Crop production; especially Sesame Seeds, Soya bean, Corn, Cassava etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands the various irrigation systems and manage for optimum efficiency
• Understand and manage community dynamics
• Educate the community farmers on new products and usage
• Demonstrate new agricultural discoveries to staff and farm communities
• Manage relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, community leaders and Farmers
• Planning finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters
• Practical activities, e.g. driving tractors, operating machinery, spraying fields, etc.
• Planning, organising and managing the activities of a farm
• Marketing the farm's products
• Buying supplies, such as fertiliser and seeds
• Arranging the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment
• Planning activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them
• Maintaining and monitoring the quality of crop yield
• Understanding the implications of the weather and making contingency plans
• Making sure that products are ready for deadlines, such as auctions and markets
• Ensuring that farm activities comply with government regulations
• Maintaining knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them
• Applying health and safety standards across the farm estate
• Protecting the environment and maintaining biodiversity
• Keeping financial records up to date
• Prepare annual farm plan, goals and objectives
• Setting budget and production targets
• Buying and selling animals or produce
• Keeping records of crops
• Recruiting, training and supervising staff for crop infection and disease
• Working with officials on areas like habitat conservation
• Processing their own products, e.g. vegetables or cold pressed oils

Person Specifications/ Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a top tier University, or relevant experience
• 10+ years of work experience, with at least 2 years of experience developing and executing agricultural projects

Skills:

• Agricultural Extension Services
• Irrigation farming
• Business Acumen.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Financial Management
• Strategic thinking and strong execution skills
• Exceptional Project Management skills
• Project Planning, Reporting & Control
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to build and lead effective teams
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word