Assistant Farm Manager
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<div itemprop='title' style='display:none'>Assistant Farm Manager</div>
<div itemprop='datePosted' style='display:none'>2025-10-04T10:49:53+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='name' style='display:none'> CDL Human Resource</div>
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<div itemprop='employmentType' style='display:none'>FULL_TIME</div>
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<div itemprop='addressLocality' style='display:none'>Kenya</div>
<div itemprop='addressRegion' style='display:none'>Kiambu</div>
<div itemprop='postalCode' style='display:none'>00100</div>
<div itemprop='addressCountry' style='display:none'>Kenya</div>
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<div itemprop='occupationalCategory' style='display:none'>Management</div>
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<div itemprop='validThrough' style='display:none'>2025-10-18T17:00:00+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='applicantLocationRequirements' style='display:none'>Kenya</div>
<div itemprop='workHours' style='display:none'>8</div>
<div itemprop='description' style='display:none'><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A minimum of 5 years of experience in agriculture, with specific experience in coffee farming preferred.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Practical experience in agronomy, soil fertility, composting, pruning, pre and post harvest handling of coffee crop cycles, pest/disease management, and processing methods.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in supervising farm labor and managing agricultural operations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in record keeping, reporting, and basic computer applications.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Requirements</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Farm Operations &amp; Crop Management</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising all coffee farm activities including planting, pruning, pest and disease control, harvesting, and post-harvest processing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor crop health and ensure best agronomic practices are implemented to maximize yield and quality.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support in the maintenance of farm equipment, irrigation systems, and infrastructure.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Staff Supervision &amp; Labor Management</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Supervise and coordinate daily activities of farm workers, ensuring efficiency and productivity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Train staff in modern coffee farming techniques, health, and safety standards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain labor records including attendance, performance, and task allocation.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Administration &amp; Reporting</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support in preparing budgets, work plans, and consumption reports for inputs and resources.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain accurate records of farm activities including pesticide/fertilizer use, production volumes, and harvest data.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist in preparing reports for management on daily, weekly and monthly basis.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compliance &amp; Sustainability</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure adherence to agricultural and environmental regulations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Promote sustainable farming practices, including soil conservation, water management, and integrated pest management.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain certification standards (e.g., Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Organic) where applicable.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Community &amp; Stakeholder Relations</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build positive relationships with local communities and suppliers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Liaise with buyers, agronomists, and extension officers to ensure best practices and market alignment.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Personal Attributes</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Honesty, Integrity, Confidentiality and Discretion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong leadership and people management skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Detail-oriented, organized, and results-driven.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently, in a team and under pressure.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commitment to sustainability and environmental best practices.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Good communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Current Certificate of Good Conduct</span></li>
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<div itemprop='responsibilities' style='display:none'>Farm Operations & Crop Management

Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising all coffee farm activities including planting, pruning, pest and disease control, harvesting, and post-harvest processing.
Monitor crop health and ensure best agronomic practices are implemented to maximize yield and quality.
Support in the maintenance of farm equipment, irrigation systems, and infrastructure.
Staff Supervision & Labor Management

Supervise and coordinate daily activities of farm workers, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
Train staff in modern coffee farming techniques, health, and safety standards.
Maintain labor records including attendance, performance, and task allocation.
Administration & Reporting

Support in preparing budgets, work plans, and consumption reports for inputs and resources.
Maintain accurate records of farm activities including pesticide/fertilizer use, production volumes, and harvest data.
Assist in preparing reports for management on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Compliance & Sustainability

Ensure adherence to agricultural and environmental regulations.
Promote sustainable farming practices, including soil conservation, water management, and integrated pest management.
Maintain certification standards (e.g., Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Organic) where applicable.
Community & Stakeholder Relations

Build positive relationships with local communities and suppliers.
Liaise with buyers, agronomists, and extension officers to ensure best practices and market alignment.</div>
<div itemprop='skills' style='display:none'>Honesty, Integrity, Confidentiality and Discretion
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, and results-driven.
Ability to work independently, in a team and under pressure.
Commitment to sustainability and environmental best practices.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Current Certificate of Good Conduct</div>
<div itemprop='qualifications' style='display:none'> Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in agriculture, with specific experience in coffee farming preferred.
Practical experience in agronomy, soil fertility, composting, pruning, pre and post harvest handling of coffee crop cycles, pest/disease management, and processing methods.
Experience in supervising farm labor and managing agricultural operations.
Proficiency in record keeping, reporting, and basic computer applications.</div>
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<div itemprop='credentialCategory' style='display:none'>bachelor degree</div>
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<div itemprop='monthsOfExperience' style='display:none'>60</div>
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<div itemprop='identifier' style='display:none'>JOB-68e0fbd17b777</div>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Vacancy title:</strong><br />Assistant Farm Manager</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #808080;'>[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Management]</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Jobs at:</strong><br /> CDL Human Resource</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Deadline of this Job:</strong><br />Saturday, October 18 2025</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Duty Station:</strong><br />Kenya | Kiambu | Kenya</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Summary</strong><br />Date Posted: Saturday, October 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed</p>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>JOB DETAILS:</strong><br /><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A minimum of 5 years of experience in agriculture, with specific experience in coffee farming preferred.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Practical experience in agronomy, soil fertility, composting, pruning, pre and post harvest handling of coffee crop cycles, pest/disease management, and processing methods.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in supervising farm labor and managing agricultural operations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in record keeping, reporting, and basic computer applications.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Requirements</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Farm Operations &amp; Crop Management</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising all coffee farm activities including planting, pruning, pest and disease control, harvesting, and post-harvest processing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor crop health and ensure best agronomic practices are implemented to maximize yield and quality.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support in the maintenance of farm equipment, irrigation systems, and infrastructure.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Staff Supervision &amp; Labor Management</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Supervise and coordinate daily activities of farm workers, ensuring efficiency and productivity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Train staff in modern coffee farming techniques, health, and safety standards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain labor records including attendance, performance, and task allocation.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Administration &amp; Reporting</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support in preparing budgets, work plans, and consumption reports for inputs and resources.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain accurate records of farm activities including pesticide/fertilizer use, production volumes, and harvest data.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist in preparing reports for management on daily, weekly and monthly basis.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compliance &amp; Sustainability</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure adherence to agricultural and environmental regulations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Promote sustainable farming practices, including soil conservation, water management, and integrated pest management.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain certification standards (e.g., Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Organic) where applicable.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Community &amp; Stakeholder Relations</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build positive relationships with local communities and suppliers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Liaise with buyers, agronomists, and extension officers to ensure best practices and market alignment.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Personal Attributes</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Honesty, Integrity, Confidentiality and Discretion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong leadership and people management skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Detail-oriented, organized, and results-driven.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently, in a team and under pressure.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commitment to sustainability and environmental best practices.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Good communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Current Certificate of Good Conduct</span></li>
</ul></p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Work Hours: 8</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Experience in Months: 60</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Level of Education: bachelor degree</p>
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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, October 18 2025
Duty Station: Kenya | Kiambu | Kenya
Posted: 04-10-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 04-10-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 04-10-2099
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