Farm Superintendent (Closing Date: 17 July 2023)
Description
Supervise, train, and mentor farm personnel, including technicians, laborers, and support staff.
Coordinate research activities and field trials with researchers and other relevant stakeholders.
Maintain effective communication with research staff and management, ensuring farm activities align with research objectives.
Oversee crop production, including planting, irrigation, pest and disease management, and harvesting.
Sustainably manage fields, including practices that improve soil fertility and minimize soil degradation.
Facilitate research activities by providing logistical support, resources, and necessary infrastructure.
Maintain accurate records of farm activities, research trials, and resource utilization.
Ensure proper farm infrastructure maintenance and repair, including buildings, irrigation systems, and research facilities.
Oversee the maintenance and safe operation of farm machinery and equipment.
Develop and manage the farm's annual budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
Prepare regular progress reports and updates on farm operations for the Head of Farm Management and relevant stakeholders;
Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Head of the Unit.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
Master’s in agriculture, Plant Science, Agronomy or related field with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Demonstrate knowledge of agricultural research methods and best practices.
Have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Be proficient in the use of farm machineries and equipment’s.
Be experience in budget development and financial management.
Benefits
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Supervise, train, and mentor farm personnel, including technicians, laborers, and support staff.
Coordinate research activities and field trials with researchers and other relevant stakeholders.
Maintain effective communication with research staff and management, ensuring farm activities align with research objectives.
Oversee crop production, including planting, irrigation, pest and disease management, and harvesting.
Sustainably manage fields, including practices that improve soil fertility and minimize soil degradation.
Facilitate research activities by providing logistical support, resources, and necessary infrastructure.
Maintain accurate records of farm activities, research trials, and resource utilization.
Ensure proper farm infrastructure maintenance and repair, including buildings, irrigation systems, and research facilities.
Oversee the maintenance and safe operation of farm machinery and equipment.
Develop and manage the farm's annual budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
Prepare regular progress reports and updates on farm operations for the Head of Farm Management and relevant stakeholders;
Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Head of the Unit.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
Master’s in agriculture, Plant Science, Agronomy or related field with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Demonstrate knowledge of agricultural research methods and best practices.
Have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Be proficient in the use of farm machineries and equipment’s.
Be experience in budget development and financial management.
Benefits
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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