Farm Manager Jobs at Kenyatta University

Job Title: Farm Manager

Grade 12

Department: School of Agriculture & Enterprise Development

Employer: Kenyatta University - Office of the Dean

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 23rd Oct 2013

Requirements:

• Applicants must be holders of KCE division II/KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and above.

• They must have a Bachelors degree in Animal production/Agriculture related field from a recognized university.

In addition applicants must have the following:
• Masters degree in Business Administration
• Demonstrate strong management skills
• At least three (3) years work experience as Farm Manager of large, modern dairy farm
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of Public Procurement Procedures will be an added advantage.

Duties:

• Overall in-charge of the farm
• In charge of overall management and planning for dairy production and marketing
• Prepare farm budgets
• Plan operations and ensure achievements of set targets/parameters
• Enhance timely farm purchase of inputs such as animal feeds, veterinary drugs and semen
• Coordinate team work to facilitate production and marketing, keeping administrative records in relation to yields and quality
• Keeping accurate financial and technical records and analyzing the same to indicate profitability of the enterprise
• Responsible for maintenance of facilities and equipment and periodic evaluation
• Prepare periodic returns and analysis i.e monthly and quarterly reports and evaluations

Terms of Service:

The terms of service for the above include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance - based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit application letters and curriculum vitae (CV) and give full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.