Assistant Farm Manager at Mai Shayi Coffee Roasters Limited

Mai Shayi Coffee Roasters Limited is a premier specialty coffee brand in Nigeria, renowned for its end-to-end involvement in the coffee value chain. From cultivating Arabica coffee in Jos, Plateau state, to meticulous processing and batch-roasting, we promise an unparalleled coffee experience. As a forward-thinking company, our footprint extends from cafes in Lagos and Abuja to our two arabica coffee farms, a cooperative of 121 farmers, and a dedicated roastery supplying premium coffee for both retail and B2B avenues. With our expansion, we seek a skilled and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to ensure the integrity of our financial operations and compliance with legal regulations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Farm Manager

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• As we continue to expand and strengthen our farm and processing operations, we are seeking a disciplined, proactive, and results-driven Assistant Farm Manager to support daily farm activities, ensure operational efficiency, and uphold high agricultural and processing standards across our coffee estates.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises farm staff and seasonal workers during field operations on both company farms as assigned by the Farm Manager; assigns tasks, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with schedules, standards, and safety procedures.
• Coordinates teams in the absence of the Farm Manager
• Ensures delegated tasks are executed efficiently and safely.

Job Purpose

• The Assistant Farm Manager supports the Farm Manager in planning, supervising, and coordinating farm and processing operations across all company farms, ensuring that all field activities and processing schedules are executed efficiently, in compliance with quality standards, and in line with budgeted resources.
• The AFM acts as the deputy to the Farm Manager and ensures continuity of operations in their absence.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Support & Supervision:

• Assist in implementing farm and processing plans, including planting, irrigation, spraying, fertilization, and harvesting schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day activities in both farm and processing operations to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• Coordinate with Store & Records Manager, Agronomist, QC Team, and Accountant to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), safety standards, and internal policies.

Planning & Reporting:

• Support the Farm Manager in operational planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Record operational data including labor, input usage, and field activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, or monthly farm and processing reports for review by the Farm Manager.

Problem-Solving & Decision Support:

• Identify operational bottlenecks and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Make operational decisions in the absence of the Farm Manager while ensuring alignment with overall farm objectives.
• Support management in implementing corrective measures during operational or quality deviations. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Timely execution of field and processing activities
• Compliance with GAP, safety, and quality standards
• Efficient coordination between farm, processing, and support teams
• Accuracy of operational records and reporting
• Effective supervision of farm staff and seasonal workforce across all company farms.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND / B.Sc in Agronomy, Agribusiness, Crop Science, or related field
• 3 – 5 years of experience in farm operations, preferably in coffee or horticultural estates
• Supervisory experience or team leadership preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Leadership and team coordination
• Operational planning and problem-solving
• Knowledge of coffee agronomy and processing
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills
• Effective communication and collaboration.

Personal Attributes:

• Honest, reliable, and accountable
• Organized, disciplined, and proactive
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Flexible for extended hours during peak seasons.

Working Conditions:

• Based at farm and processing facilities
• Requires regular movement between the company’s farm locations, wet mill, and dry mill
• Workload might increase during planting, harvesting, and processing periods.

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation to: rita@maishayicoffee.com  ,  kayode@maishayicoffee.com  and  muhasa@maishayicoffee.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.