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Tuesday 17 May 2016

Farm & Estate Manager – Moshi, Tanzania

Our client a dynamic Estate Farm that deals in the production of Avocado is looking to fill the position of a Farm & Estate Manager to be based in Tanzania. The farm is located half an hour from Moshi and the ideal candidate should be dynamic, passionate & hardworking leader who is able to manage all farm operations. He / she MUST be willing to relocate to Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize farm operational efficiency.
• Optimize quality of produce, minimizing rejects fruit.
• Ensure compliance with and certification standards.
• Ensure farm employees are properly trained and motivated.
• Manage union relations.
• Responsible for management of estate security at all times.
• Check machinery and irrigation equipment’s operation daily and correct faults.
• Liaise closely with the pack house staff to ensure fruit is delivered in the proper quantity and at the right time to meet market requirements.

Qualification:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or relevant field.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in farm management.
• Must have hands on experience in checking machineries & equipment’s.
• Candidates with technical operations background in a farm will have an added advantage.
• Candidates with a background in managing fruit producing farms will have an added advantage.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• High integrity and a good understanding of fresh produce.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000 - 260,000/= (Approx. 2,000 - 2,600 USD) plus Housing, Medical and Pension

Deadline: 15th June 2016 
         
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/1TkXa3W

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