Ref: HR/FM/006

Scope: Reporting to the Regional/Divisional Manager.

The Complex Manager (Farm Manager) shall be responsible for all the operations of the farm in which he/she is in charge in terms of technical and administrative operations.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Age 27 – 40 years.
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Agriculture Engineering / Agribusiness/Veterinary or any other relevant degree in the same discipline.
5 years’ experience in managing a mixed Farm
In-depth understanding of farm operations, including livestock, machinery and crops management.
Ability to comprehend and interpret financial management issues.
Ability to manage diverse human resource.
Computer literacy is a requisite.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to cultivate harmonious working and interactive relationship with the community in which the officer is operating.

Key Result Areas:
The duties and responsibilities of the incumbent shall include but not limited to:-
Responsible for the Management of all the operations of the farm both technically and administratively.
The person is responsible for setting out performance targets and goals for the farm unit in line with the corporate strategic goals of the Corporation.
The person shall provide technical and administrative guidance to all the staff in the farm for the attainment of the goals of the farm unit and the ultimate Corporation.
The person shall be responsible for addressing and advising the technical team on matters pertaining to crops and livestock production in his/her respective unit.
The person shall be responsible for preparing technical, financial and administrative reports and forward the same to Regional/Divisional Manager for onward transmission to Head Office for review and assisting in decision-making in respect of the farm unit concerned.
The person shall ensure that the main cropping operations are executed in time and all farm requirements and inputs are secured on timely basis.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Interested candidates should apply, quoting the position reference number, attach certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed resume giving day time telephone contact, e-mail address, names and contacts of three (3) referees, expected salary on or before 1st April, 2015 to:-

The Managing Director
Agricultural Development Corporation
P.O. Box 47101-00100
Nairobi

Email: info@adc.co.ke

ADC is an equal opportunity employer