A medium sized horticultural farm based in Mweiga, Nyeri. They seek to hire an experienced and competent Farm Supervisor to manage the farm operations, working closely with the Agronomist to ensure the best crops are produced.
Qualifications/ Skills Required
Degree in Agricultural Sciences/ Horticulture, preferably from Egerton University
Must have minimum of 2 years’ experience in horticultural farming
Knowledge of hydroponic farming will be an advantage (nutrient formulae, preparing solutions, nutrient requirements, deficiencies, toxicities, pH, Do, conductivity, salinity, growth regulators)
Extensive practical experience and knowledge about cultivating common greenhouse crops
Knowledge of organic farming and permaculture techniques is an advantage
Keen on learning, growing, and contributing with a small team of experienced people in a dynamic environment
Strong leadership capabilities with minimal supervision and ability to take initiative.
Candidates from the local area (Mweiga) are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
Managing all on-farm activities to include planning of all seeding, nursery, growing and harvesting
Assign duties, such as cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, packaging, grading and equipment maintenance
Management, training and supervision of farm staff
Observe workers to detect inefficient or unsafe work procedures or to identify problems and initiate corrective action as necessary
Oversee the Nutrient balancing and management of the hydroponics system, plant health, control of pests,
Water quality testing (including pH, EC, temperature and other critical parameters Stock control;
Adherence to and where required improvement of Standard Cultivation Operating Procedures and health and safety requirements, and ensuring that all farm activities are carried out accordingly
Providing periodic operations reports to the management team, reporting on progress vs targets and production reports
Requisition or purchase of supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts/lubricants, tools and implementation of stock control measures.
Ensure adherence to Horticultural Crops Development Authority regulations, including Food Safety and Quality, Environment Safety and Workers Welfare, Health and Safety
Post-harvest processing including storage and packaging in preparation of sale
Coordination with logistics and sales staff to ensure correct timing of harvest-ready
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience
: 2 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
