Green House and Open Field Supervisor at Be the Help Foundation

Our ideal Green House and Open Field Supervisor focuses on cultivation and management of plant life to ensure optimal growth and productivity. 

• Organization: An NGO with a mission in agroforestry.
• Location: Dama-kusa village, Kwali Area Council, FCT
• This role requires the incumbent to work on ‘on site’ 
• The role reports to Farm Manager, Production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Crop Management: Oversee the planting, nurturing and harvesting of vegetables, herbs and fruits, adhering to best horticultural practices to achieve robust yields.​
•  Environmental Control: Regulate greenhouse conditions such as temperature, humidity and light to create an optimal environment for diverse plant species.​
• Pest and Disease Management: Monitor plant health regularly, implementing integrated pest management strategies to prevent and address infestations and diseases.​
• Resource Allocation: Manage the scheduling and supervision of greenhouse staff, ensuring efficient task delegation and adherence to cultivation timelines.​
• Equipment and Facility Maintenance: Ensure all greenhouse equipment and infrastructure are maintained in good working order, coordinating repairs and routine upkeep as necessary.​
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of planting schedules, growth progress, environmental conditions and harvest outcomes to inform future cultivation strategies.
• Sales Coordination: Collaborate with sales or marketing teams to align production with market demand, ensuring the availability of produce for sale to visitors or distribution channels.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Educational Background: 

• SSCE/Diploma/NCE with relevant experience and background in horticulture or green house management. 

Experience: 

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in horticulture management. 

Subject Matter Expertise: 

• A strong understanding of Crop Management: Oversee the planting, nurturing and harvesting of vegetables, herbs and fruits, adhering to best horticultural practices to achieve robust yields.  
• Good Environmental Control: Regulate greenhouse conditions such as temperature, humidity and light to create an optimal environment for diverse plant species 
• Ability to analyse data, identify problems and develop effective solutions. 
• Record keeping: Maintain detailed records of planting schedules, growth progress, environmental conditions and harvest outcomes to inform future cultivation
• Sales Coordination: Collaborate with sales or marketing teams to align production with market demand, ensuring the availability of produce for sale to visitors or distribution channels. 

Availability:

• Successful candidate would be expected to resume immediately after end of the hiring process.