Farm Manager Job in Naivasha - Kariki Group of Companies

Kariki Group of companies in the Floriculture business is seeking to recruit a suitable individual to fill the above position in our farm based in Naivasha.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Farm manager will be responsible for:

• Overall management of the day to day aspects of 30 HA farm of Hypericum cut flowers.
• Meeting both production and expenditure targets against budget and reporting the same on a monthly basis to the Board of Directors.
• All growing activities and related functions of quality control, in accordance with good agricultural practice.
• Management of a labour force of between 360 to 400 employees including management staff.
• Coordinating annual budget preparation function.
• Ensuring the farm maintains KFC Silver standard.

Candidates applying for the position must possess the following:

Academic and professional Qualifications.

• Holder of Bsc Degree in Horticulture from a reputable institution.

Experience Required

• Minimum 10 years experience in growing flowers. Those with knowledge in growing Hypericum flowers will have an added advantage
• Strong aptitude in Managerial Functions (Planning, Directing, Coordinating, Controlling, Staffing & Organizing).
• Excellent knowledge of pest and disease control and fertilizer applications.
• Conversant with application of current labour laws
• Knowledge of practices and policies involved in Human Resource Functions
• Knowledge of KFC/Euro gap codes of practice and Government statutory requirements e.g. NEMA and Health and safety issues.
• Knowledge of management accounting.
• Knowledge of KAIZEN concept ( Japanese Concept of Continuous Improvement) will be an added advantage

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail – Must possess a demonstrated ability to work systematically and diligently
• Administrative analytical skills- must possess ability to analyze the management accounts and develop appropriate strategies.
• Must be honest, strong, confident, self motivated.
• Must be result oriented – enjoy being measured and judged by financial and administrative performance results.
• People Skills – ability to work diplomatically, harmoniously and effectively with diverse group of people.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

If you possess the above, send your application together with a detailed CV, three references and daytime telephone contact by 30th June 2011 to:

The attention of HRM
P. O Box 6038 01000
Thika

Or send by Email – personnel@kariki.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted