Farm Manager Job County Government of Kakamega

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Overall farm management and achieving agreed targets.
  • Implementing all Livestock policies and programs through coordination of farm operations and timely and accurate reporting to the head office.
  • Coordinating disease control and management including animal welfare.
  • Coordinating the farm’s breeding activities for improved milk and calf production.
  • Implementing pasture and fodder establishment, management, harvesting, and conservation plans within the target time frame.
  • Implementing an on-farm ration and feeding regime for profitable and sustainable milk and calf production.
  • Preparing and implementing farm plans and budgets for farm operations within the stipulated timelines.
  • Preparing, keeping, and sharing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual farm reports.
  • Effective and efficient use and maintenance of farm machinery, implements, and structures.
  • Mentoring, coaching, supervising, and appraising all farm employees.
  • Representing KDDC in Stakeholder Workshops and Meetings in the Area of work.

Qualification and Key Competencies

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Be a holder of at least a Diploma in Animal Production and Health, a Diploma in Agriculture and animal health, or any other related field from a recognized institution with two years’ experience.
  • A certificate in Artificial Insemination will be an added advantage.
  • Certificate in Computer Literacy.
  • Have good communication skills.
  • A motorcycle riding license will be an added advantage.
  • Be able to work under pressure with minimum supervision and meet required deadlines
  • Be ready to stay on the farm

How To Apply

Application letter with a detailed Curriculum Vitae(CV), copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials, copies of Identity Card(ID), KRA Tax Compliance Certificate, KRA PIN Certificate, Certificate of good conduct, Ethics & Anticorruption Commission, daytime telephone and 2 referees, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer – KDDC and hand-delivered to the Office Administrator at the Sahajanand building along Mumias Road. 

Closing date is on 19th January, 2024 (Friday) at 5:00 p.m.