Fresh Vacancies at an Agricultural Company - Menzon Limited

Job Description

• Analyse and develop agricultural business plans and propositions to guide investment decisions.
• Analyse and prepare financial projections of costs and revenue for agricultural business propositions.
• Identify and explore opportunities and incentives within the agricultural industry the company can take advantage of.
• Propose viable and profitable agricultural business initiatives for Management consideration.
• Identify agricultural business opportunities and prospects.
• Market and ensure availability of ready markets/off-takers for company’s agricultural products.
• Manage relationship with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Ensure effective management and supervision of farms and other agricultural projects of the company to maximise profitability.
• Achieve cost reduction in production, processing, storage and distribution of farm products.
• Ensure availability of farm inputs, equipment, machinery for smooth operations.
• Analyse data and statistics to establish industry trends and use same to influence, improve and inform business decisions.
• Identify business risks and provide mitigants to avoid business or financial losses.
• Keep abreast with developments in the industry.
• Keep detailed records and prepare budgets and reports.
• Handle other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Agric Economics, Economics and related fields. MBA (preferably in Agribusiness) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in agro/food production, processing and distribution (sales & marketing).
• Understanding of commodity pricing, market dynamics and supply chain.
• Comprehensive knowledge of value chain for all crops of interests
• Ability to analyse industry data and predict market behaviour
• Ability to conduct feasibility studies.
• Proper understanding of the agriculture industry linkages and value chains.
• Strong marketing and sales skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to apply technical knowledge.
• Fluent English and ability to communicate effectively across different levels.
• Effective leadership and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Solid planning and organisational skill including keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in use of computer software.

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Job Description

• Plan and coordinate farming operation planting, cultivating, harvesting and storage of crops on large farms.
• Recommend new or replacement plantings, changes in crop mix and/or cultural practices where necessary.
• Ensure availability of seed, pesticides, fertilizer and other supplies required for farm operations.
• Assist with recruitment, training and management of farm staff.
• Ensure farming operations complies with government regulations and health and safety standards.
• Organise maintenance, repair or replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Keep detailed records on farm operations and prepare budgets and reports.
• Ensure financial targets are met and farm is profitable.
• Assist with marketing and sales of farm produce.
• Keep abreast of developments in agriculture.
• Any other assigned responsibility related to agronomy and/or farm operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Crop Science, Crop Production, Agronomy, Agriculture or directly related field.
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrable experience in a large-scale crop production environment (Experience working with known brands is an added advantage.)
• Knowledge of crop production under dry and wet season conditions, soil adaptation, chemical application, pest control, land measurement, crop yield estimation and farm mechanisation.
• Ability to improve crop yield, quality of seed and nutritional value of crops.
• Knowledge of how to counter the effect of pests or changes in soil, weather and climate on crop production.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to apply technical knowledge.
• Fluent English and ability to communicate effectively across different levels.
• Effective leadership and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills, solid planning and organisational skill including keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in use of computer software.