Job Description
DIVISION: ADMINISTRATION FINANCE AND PLANNING
FARM MANAGER GRADE 11 1 POSITION
REF: PU/ADV/1/11/2021
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF FARM MANAGER GRADE 11
This is the senior-most position in this cadre in the University and appointment is on a two (2) year
contract renewable depending on age or any other regulatory guideline.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications
Applicants Must have a Bachelor’s degree in any of these fields: Animal Science, Agriculture,
Horticulture, Agribusiness, or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
Experience
• Applicants must have served continuously in an Agricultural institution/Farm Set up for
minimum period of six (6) years’ in management of a busy mixed farm enterprise and shown
excellent work performance
• Interested applicants who left service for a period of not more than two (2) year are encouraged
to apply.
• Applicants should be of proven high integrity and meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the
Kenya Constitution
In addition, applicants should
• Be registered by the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Demonstrate community involvement (e.g. Member of BOG, SMC etc.)
Knowledge and Competencies
Applicants should
• Have Technical and Practical competence in crop and livestock management.
• Have knowledge of food production and an awareness of customer demand, food standards and
sustainability.
• Have knowledge of Crop and animal husbandry
• Have knowledge of the latest farming techniques, and procedures
• Have good understanding of public procurement system and government regulations related to
farm activities.
• Have knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and treat them.
Commercial awareness skills
• Demonstrate Organisational and time-management skills
• the ability to work under pressure
• demonstrate Leadership skills
• Be Computer literate with advanced IT skills
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Coordinate all activities and operations of the farm
• Planning and implementing the maintenance and repair plan for farm buildings/Structures,
machinery and equipment.
• Developing the farm annual budget, procurement and work plans.
• Ordering and purchasing of farm supplies, such as fertilizer and seeds and equipment.
• Manage the University farm for teaching, research and as a profitable business
• Effective supervision and allocation of duties to regular and casual employees in the Farm.
• Managing production and ensuring that products are ready for markets
• Maintain financial and other farm records; ensure security of all farm records.
• Review farm reports to monitor farms productivity and efficiency.
• Advising on strategic direction of the University Farm and activities
• Maintaining and monitoring the quality of yields (livestock or crops)
• Making contingency plans for farming activities to curb implications of adverse weather
conditions.
• Maintaining knowledge of pests and diseases to control out breaks and spread
• Monitoring animal and Crop health by ensuring timely crop and animal treatment
• Ensuring health and safety standards and hygienic handling of farm products.
• Monitoring and documenting all yields and land use to meet funding requirements
• Ensure security of farm facilities, animal and equipment
• Ensure high profit margin to support productivity and meet running costs.
• Prepare and submitting monthly reports on farm activities and advice the University
Management on ways of improving the farm to maximize production and profits
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Head of Department