Job vacancy Farm management assistant
Job Requirements
- A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: -Farm Management; Agri-Business; Agricultural Extension; Agricultural and Rural Development; Farm Power and Machinery; General Agriculture; Range Management; Irrigation and Drainage; Agricultural/Environmental Engineering; Animal Health or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
- Be results oriented and team player;
- Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Farm planning and supervising land preparation;
- Performing general farm activities and maintenance such as pruning, milking
- weeding, fertilizer application, grazing, pests and diseases control;
- Maintaining general hygiene and cleanliness of farm facilities;
- Keeping farm records and submitting returns;
- Operating, maintaining and repairing farm implements and machinery and
- ensuring safe use and storage;
- Reporting on day to day animal and crop health;
- Ensuring efficient and effective utilization of farm resources;
- Carrying out data collection; and
- Weighing, packaging and supervising transportation of farm produce.