Breeding Farm Manager

Job Description: Assistant Farm Manager Breeding Livestock Farm (Sheep and Goats)

Location: Laikipia County Kenya

Reports To: Farm Owner/Director

Salary: Kes 50000 - Kes 60000

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced assistant farm manager to oversee the operations of a breeding

livestock farm specializing in sheep and goats. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in livestock

management breeding programs and farm operations as well as excellent leadership and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Livestock Management:

o Oversee the care feeding health and general well-being of sheep and goats on the farm.

o Develop and implement breeding programs to improve productivity and genetic quality.

o Monitor and manage animal health including vaccinations parasite control and disease

prevention.

o Maintain accurate records of livestock including breeding health and production data.

Farm Operations:

o Manage daily farm operations including feeding schedules grazing plans and water supply.

o Supervise and train farm staff to ensure efficient performance and adherence to farm protocols.

o Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards and relevant legal regulations.

Pasture and Feed Management:

o Plan and manage pasture rotation to optimize grazing and reduce overgrazing.

o Oversee the procurement storage and usage of feed supplements and other supplies.

Financial and Administrative Duties:

o Prepare and manage farm budgets including tracking expenses and revenues.

o Generate reports on farm productivity animal health and breeding performance.

o Coordinate with suppliers veterinarians and other service providers.

Infrastructure and Equipment Management:

o Ensure proper maintenance and repair of farm infrastructure fencing and equipment.

o Plan and implement farm improvements as needed to enhance productivity.

Sustainability and Innovation:

o Implement sustainable farming practices to improve productivity and reduce environmental

impact.

o Stay updated on the latest advancements in livestock breeding and farm management

techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelors degree in Animal Science Livestock Production Agriculture or a related field.

Experience:

o Minimum of 35 years proven experience in livestock farm management preferably with sheep

and goat breeding programs.

o Demonstrated success in animal health management breeding practices and record-keeping for

livestock productivity.

o Hands-on experience in supervising farm staff and managing daily farm operations.

Technical Skills:

o Proficient in livestock health monitoring vaccinations parasite control and disease prevention.

o Knowledge of pasture management rotational grazing systems and feed supplementation.

o Competence in preparing and managing farm budgets expense tracking and productivity

reporting.

o Familiarity with modern breeding techniques genetic improvement strategies and sustainable

farm practices.

Leadership & Management:

o Strong supervisory skills with the ability to train motivate and manage farm workers effectively.

o Proven ability to coordinate with veterinarians suppliers and service providers.

o Skilled in infrastructure and equipment management including fencing water systems and farm

facilities.

Other Competencies:

o Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities.

o Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.

o Commitment to animal welfare standards legal compliance and sustainable farming.

o Ability to adapt and innovate using modern livestock and farm management practices.