Farm Manager - KeMU/KH/FM/1/8/2021
Reporting to the Director, KeMU Holdings Services Limited, this position is responsible for efficient Management of the University Farm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- To Manage the University farm as a profitable enterprise
- To coordinate all activities and operations of the farm
- To prepare farm budget and work plans
- To ensure cost effectiveness and timely procurements of the farm inputs
- To evaluate and recommend the right farm enterprise mix
- Marketing and selling of farm produce
- Maintaining effective pest and diseases control for both crops and livestock enterprises
- Managing farm workers and casuals
- Protecting environment and maintaining biodiversity
- Maintenance of farm Infrastructure, machinery and equipment
- Practicing Climate Smart Agriculture
- Implementing short term Agricultural Trainings and outreach activities
- Ensuring farm activities comply with government regulations
- Monitoring animal health and welfare
- Applying health and safety standards across the farm
- Monitoring and documenting all produce and land use to meet funding requirements
- Keeping up to date financial, and other farm records
- Accounting for revenue from the farm
Minimum Requirements
The suitable candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or Agriculture or Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering from a recognized institution
- Have at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in management of a busy mixed farm enterprise and excellent work performance
- Must be registered with a relevant body
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management and budgeting will be a definite advantage
- Have Technical and Practical competence in crop and livestock management
- Have good understanding of public procurement system and government regulations related to farm activities
How to apply:
Each application shall be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned copies of these documents must accompany the email application.
Applicants must also submit the following:
1. Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
3. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau
5. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
6. Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department.
7. Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.
This position require individuals who are committed to Christian values and are of high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
All applications shall clearly be marked with the Reference Number of the Advertised position “Application for the position of (position applied for)”and submitted as follows:
1. Three (3) hard copies, and
2. An electronic copy in PDF format to be sent direct to the Vice Chancellor on email: applications2021@kemu.ac.ke
Three hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P.O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA
So as to reach the Vice Chancellor not later than 9th September 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants are required to request their referees to write to us directly using the above address.
KeMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.