Farm Manager Job – FIG Consult Limited (Commercial Farm)
Organisation: FIG Consult Limited (Commercial Farm)
Duty Station: Zirobwe, Uganda
About US:
FIG Consult Limited is a leading Human Resource Consultancy. They are recruiting on behalf of a valuable client, a commercial farm based in Zirobwe.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct and coordinate activities of farm workers, such as planting, weeding, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and record keeping
- Plan, coordinate and execute farm work assignments, set priorities and manage the work of subordinate employees as per set priorities
- Coordinate a wide range of farm activities such as land preparation, planting, weeding and spraying as well as harvesting and post-harvesting activities
- Prepare and implement the company’s annual agricultural Program.
- Oversee and coordinate the timely repair of farm machinery and equipment
- Ensure all farm grain, fertilizers, pesticides and other basic requirements are ordered and stored correctly, and as per agreed seasonal plans.
- Procure timely seed, fertilizer, pesticides and spare parts
- Appraise the performance of Farm staff
- Maintain records of all aspects of farm operations and prepare monthly progress reports showing achievements against targets with justification for performance variances.
- Identify staff development and training
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Degree or relevant qualification in Agriculture or a related discipline
- Five years of experience as a Farm Manager
- Must have commercial farm management experience
- Strong team management, supervisory and motivational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Results oriented
- Strong project management skills
- Record management skills
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their updated CVs and cover letters to ugandanjobline@gmail.com. Please also include a cover letter that should clearly state your salary expectation and indicate the position title as subject of Email.
Deadline: 10th February 2019
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