Farm Manager Scale 12 (XII) - 1 Post at Moi University

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Farm Manager Scale 12 (XII) - 1 Post

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience3 - 10 years
  • LocationEldoret
  • Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied 

Ref. MU/ADM/04/7/2023

  • The Farm Manager will be responsible to the Registrar (Administration, Planning & Strategy).

Duties and Responsibilities
The Farm Manager will be responsible for:-

  • administration of the farm functions;
  • managing and maintaining farm assets and finances;
  • ensuring security and safety of assets and personnel in the farm;
  • preparing monthly and yearly farm work plans, budgets and reports;
  • ensuring procurement of all the farm requirements in liaison with Procurement unit;
  • planning and implementing production targets of each farm enterprise;
  • ensuring that all the quality standards are maintained in the farm;
  • plan for Corporate Social Responsibly (CSR) activities for the Department;
  • marketing and selling farm produce;
  • implementing short- term agricultural training and outreach activities;
  • implementing the decisions of the farm committee and/or University Management:
  • ensuring that the farm units are economically viable; and
  • initiate formulation/review and implementation of farm policies and strategies.

Requirements for Direct Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

  • have Master’s degree in Animal Science or Agriculture or Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering or related field from a recognized university;
  • be registered with a relevant professional body;
  • have at least ten (10) years’ experience in managing a busy mixed farm enterprise;
  • have technical and practical competence in crop and livestock management;
  • be innovative and have strong budgeting, leadership, teamwork and supervisory skills;
  • have good understanding of the Public Procurement System and Government regulations related to farm activities; and
  • have demonstrable Information Communication Technology skills (attach evidence).

Requirements for Serving Officers

For appointment to this position, an officer must:

  • have Master's degree in Animal Science or Agriculture or Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering or related field from a recognized university;
  • be registered with a relevant professional body;
  • have served as Assistant Farm Manager, Grade 9/10 for a period of at least three (3) years; 
  • have shown merit and ability in performance and results;
  • have technical and practical competence in crop and livestock management;
  • be innovative and have strong budgeting, leadership, teamwork and supervisory skills;
  • have good understanding of the Public Procurement System and Government regulations related to farm sottvitiem and
  • have demonstrable Information Communication Technology skills (attach evidence).
     

Method of Application

Applications arc invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant's age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees plus copies of certificates, transcripts, publications and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope. Applications should be addressed to:-

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Research, Extension & Student Affairs

Moi University,

P.O Box 3900-30100,

ELDORET, KENYA
(Teaching Positions)

OR

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Planning & Strategy
Moi University,

P.O. Box 3900-30100,

ELDORET, KENYA

(Non-Teaching Positions)

so as to reach him on or before Friday, 28" July, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three (3) weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those already in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments.

N/B: Moi University is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of both gender and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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