Farm Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and become a force to reckon with in agribusiness on a global scale.

We are looking out to hire a reliable and well-experienced Farm Manager to join our capable team of professionals.

The Farm Manager will be able to maintain a professional networks and keep abreast of development in agricultural sciences to help Agbeyewa improve yields and deal with setbacks

Job Description

  • Analyzing existing operations, crops, staff, financial documents and recommending improvements.
  • Prepare plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understand expectations.
  • Ensure farm supervisors and officers are delivering on their task as appropriate.
  • Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops and also perform tests on soil.
  • Ensuring seeds, fertilizer, pesticide and other supplies are regularly stocked.
  • Schedule repairs, maintenance and replacement of equipment and machinery.
  • Ensuring all staff adhere to health and safety regulations.
  • Assisting with recruiting and training of new staff members.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Animal science or a similar field.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in Farming-related field
  • Additional course in business management or Administration is recommended
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willing to work overtime as required.
  • This role is in Ekiti state, you must be either residential or willing to relocate to Ekiti

Additional Information

  • Competitive Compensation.
  • 5 - day workweek.
  • Flextime.
  • Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Training Programs
  • Growth and Development
  • Mentoring and Counseling

Office base: Ado-EKITI, Nigeria with approximately 25% travel (within Nigeria and internationally)