Ranch Project Manager Job in Laikipia, Kenya

Our Client, a Ranch in Laikipia County seeks to fill the position for Project Manager.

Location: Laikipia.

Reports to: Executive Director.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Nursery Management:

Oversee all activities within the nursery compound inclusive but not exclusive to:

• The upkeep and maintenance of the nursery compound and all infrastructure within
• Land and medium preparation
• Potting, planting, and grafting of scions
• General plant hygiene and health
• Fertilization and pest control activities as agreed with the director
• Management of Inventories and logistics
• The utilization, management and maintenance of the irrigation system
• Health and Safety – ensure safe working conditions
• Quality control
• Trialling new techniques and methodologies
• Establishment of a model avocado orchard within the compound

Sourcing of Inputs:

Responsible for the Sourcing of inputs:

• Avocado seeds from the local community
• High quality Haas scions for grafting purposes
• Compost, fertilizers and nutrients as required
• Crop hygiene and pest control as required

Community Outreach:

• Working closely with community team on the selection of farmers for the program
• Demonstration and Training of good practises to the community as required

People Management

• Ensure that all labour in the section is effective and efficient and that all staff achieves the recommended daily tasks.
• Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with the company policy.
• Train staff in best practises for planting, grafting, crop maintenance and hygiene, pest management and all other practices as necessary

Planning

• Ensure that the nursery, operations are provided with all the necessary equipment for their smooth and efficient operation.
• Ensure that the quantity and quality of seedlings are produced to meet the requirements(40,000 within three months)
• Plan and forecast Avocado seedling grafting and delivery as per the seasonal demands.
• Work closely with external avocado specialists as directed

Record keeping

• Ensure that various team leaders, scouts and supervisors keep accurate records of all operations carried out in the section.
• Maintain Irrigation / Fertigation records, spray schedule and records of sowing, grafting and deliveries of seedlings
• Forecast deliveries Audits / standards
• Ensure the nursery operations adhere to nema and agricultural standards (as per audit guidelines)
• Handle and address any deviation on standards

Qualifications Required

• Diploma OR Degree in BSc in Horticulture or a related field
• 2 – 4 Years’ management experience in a horticultural field
• Computer literate
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Client, quality and results oriented
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently, good team spirit, ability to work in a cosmopolitan environment.

If you are qualified, send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject Project Manager to jobs@employd.co.ke.

Indicate your expected gross salary.