Farm Manager Job at EBC

Farm Manager Job

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: Attractive

Job Deadline: 12 March 2023

Number of Jobs: 01

Hiring Entity: EBC

EBC

Location: In Uganda

Job Details:

Our client is searching for a farm manager with good business sense to join their team.

Farm Manager Responsibilities:
1. Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
2. Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
3. Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.
4. Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
5. Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
6. Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like coffee, livestock and basic food crops
7. Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
8. Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
9. Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
10. Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Farm Manager Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
2. Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
3. Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
4. Management experience would be a plus.
5. A passion for agriculture & extensive knowledge in coffee is a plus
6. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
7. The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
8. Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Willingness to work overtime as required