Jos Plateau area – Nigeria: This specialized commercial horticulture operation seeks to employ a Farm Manager with strong hands-on experience.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Horticulture.
- 7–15+ years’ experience in commercial farming.
- Strong experience in:
o Drip irrigation & fertigation systems.
o High-value vegetable production.
o Orchard management.
o Greenhouse / protected cultivation.
- Experience in Africa or similar climates preferred.
- Knowledge of GlobalG.A.P. or export standards.
- Strong leadership and labour management skills.
- Ability to work in remote farm conditions.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
- Full operational management of farm activities (crop planning, planting, harvesting).
- Supervision of irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection programs.
- Implementation of high-yield agronomic practices.
- Management of labour force (recruitment, supervision, productivity control).
- Coordination of nursery and planting schedules.
- Monitoring crop performance and yield optimization.
- Implementation of GlobalG.A.P. and certification requirements.
- Coordination with procurement for seeds, inputs, and equipment.
- Post-harvest handling and quality control.
- Reporting: daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
- Cost control and productivity improvement.
- Collaboration with management on expansion phases.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
