• Application Deadline: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Farm Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Abuja , Borno , Nasarawa , Yobe


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  

Farm Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Farm Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.


• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understand expectations.


• Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.


• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.


• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.


• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.


• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.


• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.


• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.


• Ensuring all staff adhere to health and safety regulations.

Farm Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Farm Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or equivalent.


• Additional courses in Business Management or Administration is recommended.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.


• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.


• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.


• Willingness to work overtime as required.


• Extensive experience in a farming-related field.


• Management experience would be a plus.


• A passion for Agriculture.


• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (Word, excel, power point, Project)