Assistant Farm Manager
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department: Coffee Farm Operations
Reports To: Farm Manager & Managing Director
Employment Type: Full-Time On-Site
Job Specification
Three(3) month Probationary Training Contract with a negotiable base salary with
housing the Assistant Farm Manager will support the Farm Manager in the day-to-day
management of the coffee farm ensuring sustainable agricultural practices high crop
yield quality production and efficient use of resources. The role involves supervising
field operations managing farm workers maintaining compliance with and improving
agricultural standards and contributing to the overall profitability of the coffee farm.
After a satisfactory review of the probation period a permanent employment contract
will be signed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor s degree or Diploma in Agriculture Agronomy Horticulture or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in agriculture with specific experience in coffee farming preferred.
- Practical experience in agronomy soil fertility composting pruning pre and post harvest handling of coffee crop cycles pest/disease management and processing methods.
- Experience in supervising farm labor and managing agricultural operations.
- Proficiency in record keeping reporting and basic computer applications.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Farm Operations & Crop Management
- Assist in planning organizing and supervising all coffee farm activities including planting pruning pest and disease control harvesting and post-harvest processing.
- Monitor crop health and ensure best agronomic practices are implemented to maximize yield and quality.
- Support in the maintenance of farm equipment irrigation systems and infrastructure.
Staff Supervision & Labor Management
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of farm workers ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Train staff in modern coffee farming techniques health and safety standards.
- Maintain labor records including attendance performance and task allocation.
Administration & Reporting
- Support in preparing budgets work plans and consumption reports for inputs and resources.
- Maintain accurate records of farm activities including pesticide/fertilizer use production volumes and harvest data.
- Assist in preparing reports for management on daily weekly and monthly basis.
Compliance & Sustainability
- Ensure adherence to agricultural and environmental regulations.
- Promote sustainable farming practices including soil conservation water management and integrated pest management.
- Maintain certification standards (e.g. Fairtrade Rainforest Alliance Organic) where applicable.
Community & Stakeholder Relations
- Build positive relationships with local communities and suppliers.
- Liaise with buyers agronomists and extension officers to ensure best practices and market alignment.
Personal Attributes
- Honesty Integrity Confidentiality and Discretion
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Detail-oriented organized and results-driven.
- Ability to work independently in a team and under pressure.
- Commitment to sustainability and environmental best practices.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Current Certificate of Good Conduct
Key Skills
- Animal Care
- Growing Experience
- Farm Machinery
- Physiology Knowledge
- Management Experience
- Animal Husbandry
- Agriculture
- Apache Pig
- Farming
- Irrigation
- Production Management
- Financial Management
