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Our client based in Yumbe is looking for a farm operations supervisor

The engaged person shall execute the roles and responsibilities here stated while maintaining a high level of professionalism, integrity and competence

JOB DUTIES

Carry out daily/routine cultural crop practices

Will be in charge of nursery and management; he/she will nature top quality seedlings with minimal seedling losses.

Carry out daily/routine scouting for pests and diseases and formulate actual and factual pest and diseases management schedules

Carry out spraying for pests and diseases following recommended spray procedures and spraying other foliar fertilizers as per fertilization schedule

Fertigate and apply all necessary fertilizers as required per crop growth stage

Maintain, monitor and irrigate the crops as per specific crop water requirements

Monitor temperature and humidity levels and apply all corrective measures as required

Carry out harvesting and post-harvest handling of farm produce

Maintain and care for the farm structure including cleaning the houses and as per required standard practices

Ensure that both the interior and exterior farm environments are immaculate and are not a source of inoculum

Record scientifically all greenhouse operations carried out; eg crop care, fertilization, spraying, etc

Monitor soil and soil nutrients and be able to apply effective corrective measures based on science

Report weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly on all farm operations and be able to draw logical conclusions and plans for future farm operations.

Other duties as may be assigned

The farm expects that the candidate will have the following desirable knowledge, skills and abilities

Sufficient experience in horticultural environment and familiarity with Horticultural production techniques.

Knowledge on other suitable crops is highly desirable.

Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values
Good diagnostic and decision making skills
Strong computer skills; Microsoft office, email, internet etc

Proven ability to efficiently communicate verbally and in written

Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without close supervision, self-motivated and good work ethics.

Desire and love for service in agriculture including serving other farmers

Willingness to work as a team member

Desire to remain updated with new agricultural trends and technology

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to determine work priorities

Ability to make decisions and take appropriate actions

Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work

Accurate and attentive to detail

Able to operate and use computers, EC meter, PH meter, Thermometer. Able to operate a sprayer either a knapsack or motorized one.

Knowledge of supervisor’s point of view and priorities

QUALIFICATION

Minimum: Certificate in general agriculture
Desirable: A national diploma in agriculture with experience is an added advantage

APPLICATION

Send CV, academic documents, recommendation letter and ID to:
WhatsApp: +256392906056
Mail: [email protected]

DEADLINE

Open Until position is filled

NOTIFICATION

Only successful candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted

The engaged person shall execute the roles and responsibilities here stated while maintaining a high level of professionalism, integrity and competence
JOB DUTIES
Carry out daily/routine cultural crop practices for field grown crops

Will be in charge of nursery and management; he/she will nature top quality seedlings with minimal seedling losses.

Carry out daily/routine scouting for pests and diseases and formulate actual and factual pest and diseases management schedules

Carry out spraying for pests and diseases following recommended spray procedures and spraying other foliar fertilizers as per fertilization schedule

Fertigate and apply all necessary fertilizers as required per crop growth stage

Maintain, monitor and irrigate the crops as per specific crop water requirements

Monitor greenhouse temperature and humidity levels and apply all corrective measures as required

Carry out harvesting and post-harvest handling of produce

Maintain and care for the green house structure including cleaning the cladding material and as per required standard practices

Ensure that both the interior and exterior greenhouse environment are immaculate and are not a source of inoculum

Record scientifically all greenhouse operations carried out; eg crop care, fertilization, spraying, etc

Monitor soil and soil nutrients and be able to apply effective corrective measures based on science

Report weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly on all greenhouse operations and be able to draw logical conclusions and plans for future farm operations.

Other duties as may be assigned

The company expects that the candidate has the following desirable knowledge, skills and abilities

Sufficient experience in horticultural environment and familiarity with horticultural production techniques.

Knowledge on other horticultural suitable crops is highly desirable.

Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet farm core values

Good diagnostic and decision making skills
Strong computer skills; Microsoft office, email, internet etc

Proven ability to efficiently communicate verbally and in written

Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without close supervision, self-motivated and good work ethics.

Desire and love for service in agriculture including serving other farmers

Willingness to work as a team member

Desire to remain updated with new agricultural trends and technology

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to determine work priorities

Ability to make decisions and take appropriate actions

Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work

Accurate and attentive to detail

Able to operate and use computers, EC meter, PH meter, Thermometer. Able to operate a sprayer either a knapsack or motorized one.
Knowledge of supervisor’s point of view and priorities

DEADLINES IN THE JOB

Timely planning and executing of farm work/ activities

Timely reporting (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly as shall be required)

QUALIFICATION

Minimum: certificate in general agriculture

Desirable: A national diploma in agriculture with experience will be an added advantage.

DEGREE OF SUPERVISION RECIEVED

Medium

Application

WhatsApp: +256392906056
Mail: [email protected]

Only successful candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted