Farm Manager- Soy at Avocado Farm Trade

We Supply Avocados From East Africa To Global Markets By Combining Large-Scale Production With End-To-End Distribution

 

Farm Manager- Soy

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience3 - 5 years
  • LocationEldoret
  • Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied 
  • The Farm Manager will oversee all day-to-day operations of large-scale avocado production, ensuring full compliance with AFT’s Integrated Avocado Production Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Core Duties Include:

  • Supervise all land preparation activities – ploughing, chiseling, leveling, ridging, and drainagesetup.
  • Oversee hole excavation, backfilling, and manure-fertilizer mixing.
  • Manage seedling transplanting, watering, staking, and mulching for high survival rates. Supervise construction of reservoirs and installation of irrigation systems.
  •  Implement fertilization and foliar feeding programs based on AFT agronomic schedules.
  • Coordinate weeding, pruning, canopy management, and field sanitation.
  • Lead pest and disease management using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols
  • Ensure soil and water testing, lime application, and corrective actions.
  • Oversee farm infrastructure, including roads, drainage, fencing, and equipment maintenance.
  • Supervise and motivate Squad Leaders, Supervisors, and farm workers.
  • Enforce Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) standards and labor welfare policies.
  • Conduct weekly farm meetings and submit weekly reports to the Director of Farming Strategy.
  • Maintain accurate records on labor, irrigation, fertilizer, and pest control per block.
  • Liaise with agronomists, technicians, and quality officers for continuous farmimprovement.
  • Ensure production targets are met while maintaining cost efficiency and quality compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Project Management.
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience managing large-scale horticultural or avocado farms.
  • Proven leadership in managing teams and large-scale field operations. Knowledge of irrigation systems, reservoir construction, pest control and machinery is addedadvantage.
  • Excellent planning, budgeting, and record-keeping skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and digital record systems.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. High integrity, accountability, and adaptability to dynamic work

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send their comprehensive CV and cover letter to: julius.murega@avocadofarmtrade.com  

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