Farm Manager at Human Capacity Development Consultants (HCDC)Limited

Employment Nigeria 08-Mar-2016 ABUJA , Agriculture Managerial

Human Capacity Development Consultants (HCDC)Limited is a vibrant and innovative company committed to the goal of developing human capital in organisations for exceptional business results

We build organisations to achieve optimum performance by developing their human capacity to peak productivity levels
We are committed to excellence, service & integrity.

POSITION : Farm Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Also responsible for planning strategies for maximum yield, organising farm administration, working machinery, organising associated businesses and managing staff. Display technical and practical competence, as well as the ability to make sound business decisions.

Responsible for the managing Crop production; especially Sesame Seeds, Soya bean, Corn, Cassava etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understands the various irrigation systems and manage for optimum efficiency
Understand and manage community dynamics
Educate the community farmers on new products and usage
Demonstrate new agricultural discoveries to staff and farm communities
Manage relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, community leaders and Farmers
Planning finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters
Practical activities, e.g. driving tractors, operating machinery, spraying fields, etc.
Planning, organising and managing the activities of a farm
Marketing the farm's products
Buying supplies, such as fertiliser and seeds
Arranging the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment
Planning activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them
Maintaining and monitoring the quality of crop yield
Understanding the implications of the weather and making contingency plans
Making sure that products are ready for deadlines, such as auctions and markets
Ensuring that farm activities comply with government regulations
Maintaining knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them
Applying health and safety standards across the farm estate
Protecting the environment and maintaining biodiversity
Keeping financial records up to date
Prepare annual farm plan, goals and objectives
Setting budget and production targets
Buying and selling animals or produce
Keeping records of crops
Recruiting, training and supervising staff for crop infection and disease
Working with officials on areas like habitat conservation
Processing their own products, e.g. vegetables or cold pressed oils

Person Specifications/ Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a top tier University, or relevant experience
10+ years of work experience, with at least 2 years of experience developing and executing agricultural projects

Skills:

Agricultural Extension Services
Irrigation farming
Business Acumen.
Strategic Thinking.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Financial Management
Strategic thinking and strong execution skills
Exceptional Project Management skills
Project Planning, Reporting & Control
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to build and lead effective teams
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

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