Farm Manager – Crops and Livestock (2 positions)

We are looking for experienced agriculture professionals to join us as Farm Managers in our Client’s fast-growing, established agricultural enterprise in Kenya. In this position, you will oversee the day to day operations of the Farm, managing both crop production and livestock activities, equipment and managing crews for basic landscaping projects, such as lawn mowing and tree pruning. This role includes planning, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of farming operations to ensure productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Crop Management:

• Plan and manage the planting, cultivation, and harvesting of
• Monitor crop health and manage pest, disease, and weed
• Develop and implement irrigation
• Maintain records of crop inputs (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides) and
• Coordinate soil testing and recommend nutrient management

Livestock Management:

• Oversee feeding, breeding, and health care of livestock (e.g., cattle, goats, poultry, ).
• Maintain records of animal health, vaccinations, breeding, and
• Ensure proper waste management and biosecurity measures are
• Supervise animal housing and feeding

Staff Management:

• Supervise farm workers and assign daily
• Train and develop staff in best farming practices and safety
• Maintain work schedules and monitor

Operational Management:

• Manage budgets, procurement of inputs, and sale of farm produce and
• Ensure machinery and equipment are properly
• Maintain farm infrastructure including fencing, irrigation systems, and
• Ensure compliance with environmental and agricultural

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in (1st or 2nd Class upper)
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing large scale mixed farming
• Strong knowledge of crop and livestock management husbandry and
• Possess Leadership, organizational, and problem-solving
• Ability to operate and understand maintenance of farm machinery is an added
• Proficient in record-keeping and basic computer
• Proven experience in managing large-scale, mixed-use farms exceeding 1,000 acres with maize and wheat as the principal crops.

The ideal candidate must have the abilities to work in varied weather conditions, willing to live in the farm and available for early morning and weekend duties. Candidates who would succeed in this role, would be hardworking, dynamic, innovative, very results oriented and effective team leaders. Competitive terms will be offered to the successful candidates who would have opportunities to grow to bigger challenges.