Farm Manager Job In Naivasha Kenya.

Kariki Group of companies in the Floriculture business is seeking to recruit a suitable individual to fill the above position in our farm based in Naivasha.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Farm manager will be responsible for:

Overall management of the day to day aspects of 30 HA farm of Hypericum cut flowers.
Meeting both production and expenditure targets against budget and reporting the same on a monthly basis to the Board of Directors.
All growing activities and related functions of quality control, in accordance with good agricultural practice.
Management of a labour force of between 360 to 400 employees including management staff.
Coordinating annual budget preparation function.
Ensuring the farm maintains KFC Silver standard.

Candidates applying for the position must possess the following:

Academic and professional Qualifications.

Holder of Bsc Degree in Horticulture from a reputable institution.

Experience Required

Minimum 10 years experience in growing flowers. Those with knowledge in growing Hypericum flowers will have an added advantage
Strong aptitude in Managerial Functions (Planning, Directing, Coordinating, Controlling, Staffing & Organizing).
Excellent knowledge of pest and disease control and fertilizer applications.
Conversant with application of current labour laws
Knowledge of practices and policies involved in Human Resource Functions
Knowledge of KFC/Euro gap codes of practice and Government statutory requirements e.g. NEMA and Health and safety issues.
Knowledge of management accounting.
Knowledge of KAIZEN concept ( Japanese Concept of Continuous Improvement) will be an added advantage

Competencies and Personal Attributes

Attention to detail – Must possess a demonstrated ability to work systematically and diligently
Administrative analytical skills- must possess ability to analyze the management accounts and develop appropriate strategies.
Must be honest, strong, confident, self motivated.
Must be result oriented – enjoy being measured and judged by financial and administrative performance results.
People Skills – ability to work diplomatically, harmoniously and effectively with diverse group of people.
Excellent communication and leadership skills

If you possess the above, send your application together with a detailed CV, three references and daytime telephone contact by 30th June 2011 to:

The attention of HRM
P. O Box 6038 01000
Thika

Or send by Email – personnel@kariki.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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