Assistant Farm Manager Thika Kenya Jobs.

Our client, a major producer and exporter of raw, processed and value added agricultural produce is looking to hire an Assistant Farm Manager. The main responsibility of this role is to assist in the day to day running of the farms.

Reporting to the Farm Manager the key accountabilities for this role include:

* Supervision of various farm operations.
* Carrying out experiments in the farm and making reports of the same.
* Training, demonstrating and guiding workers on operations being supervised.
* Co-coordinating the running of the Farm’s Nursery School and staff welfare
* Stores counterchecking and supervising the storekeepers
* Implementing plans as directed by the Farm Management or other seniors.
* Compiling and counter – checking of various reports for approval and forwarding them to the Farm Manager.
* Assisting and advising the Farm Manager in the farm management especially on supervised operations.
* Dealing with personnel matters i.e. discipline, motivating and appraising workers on operations being supervised.

Minimum Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications and competencies:

* A university graduate in Agriculture or a Diploma in Agriculture.
* Must have 3 years’ experience working in a tree crop farm with at least 2 years’ experience as a supervisor.
* Work under minimal supervision.
* Be highly organised, paying close attention to detail and have effective time management skills.
* Well-developed communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability in planning and organizing to deliver outcomes within stipulated time frames.
* Excellent knowledge and hands on working experience in operating Microsoft Office suite especially Ms Word and Ms Excel.
* Fluency in both oral and written English and Kiswahili.

The salary for this position is Ksh 45,000 gross and the ideal candidate should be aged between 30 and 40 years.

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume to recruit@tgagroupea.com by end of day Friday 1st April 2011

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