Farm Manager at RiRi Farms

RiRi Farms is an indigenous organisation involved in the whole Agricultural value chain. We are currently in market gardening, cash crop and processing of farm products into more valuable semi and fully processed products. Our vision is to become biggest agro and agro allied company in West Africa within 5 years and to be the most admired company in the sector in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager

Location: Ikire, Osun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are searching for a farm manager with a passion for farming and agriculture; and good business sense to join our team.
• The farm manager’s responsibilities includes but not limited to monitoring staff, crops, and livestock, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit. You should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.
• To be successful as a farm manager, you be detail-oriented but also keep the bigger picture in mind. Outstanding candidates are keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.
• Work location: Oloota Village, Ikire, Osun State.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing existing operations, crops, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Handling the marketing and sale of farm products.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Collaborating with management to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc Lower Second Class or HND Lower Credit in Agriculture, Crop Science / Agronomy, Plant Breeding or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years post NYSC experience in a farming-related field.
• A passion for farming.
• Attendance of courses in business management or administration would be a plus.
• Management experience would be a plus.
• Plant breeding and seed production experience would be a plus
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Salary
N50,000 - N70,000 monthly

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.