NEW JOB ATVMFRIGA AVOCADO FARM ,AVOCADO FARM MANAGER
Job Summary
MAF seek to hire a Farm Manager who will be responsible for establishing, operating and managing the farming process from start to finish with the help of all relevant stakeholders. He/She will be responsible for all aspects related to overseeing day-to-day operations of the avocado farm.
Minimum Qualification: Diploma
Experience Level: Management level
Experience Length: 5 years
Job Description
Mfriga Avocado Farm (MAF) is a local Tanzanian group dealing with Agribusiness in Njombe region. MAF owns more than 500 Acres intended to be used for avocado production for export.
Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Farm Manager will include:
Managing the day to day operations of the farm such as nursery management, transplanting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management and harvesting.
Completion of farm expansion plan.
Monitoring of existing orchards.
Management and control of staff.
Planning and implementation of a harvesting programs to maximize returns.
Preparation of annual budgets in cooperation with an Accountant and monitoring of financial performance
Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
General Qualifications;
Tanzanian Citizen
At least Diploma or its equivalent in any of the following fields: Horticulture, Agronomy or Agriculture.
Minimum 5 years traceable farm Management/Agronomy Experience. Working experience in avocado production is an added advantage.
Conversant with Good Agricultural Practices (Global GAP, Rainforest)
Experience in avocado production for export.
Have a dynamic approach to identify new opportunities while adjusting existing farm practices to create efficiency in production,
Integrity and honesty are prerequisites
Proven leadership and management experience in a company environment
Excellent Computer application Skills.
Highly motivated, self-driven with ability to drive initiative to achieve goals.
Fully understand farming for export market.
Strong business acumen
Willingness to live in rural areas
Ready to comply to MAF policies and principles at all times.
Duty Station
Mfriga village, Wanging’ombe District, Njombe Region.
Remuneration;
A competitive salary and fringe benefits will be offered to the successful applicant based on qualifications and experience.
Terms of employment
Two years contract renewable depending on impressive performance
How to Apply?
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:
Email your application letter with updated CV, certified copies of academic and professional certificates together with names of two references and their contacts via the E-mail below. All documents should be in one file. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Secretary General,
Mfriga Avocado Farm
P.O BOX 71573,
Dar Es Salaam.
Submit your application to mfiriga.avocado@gmail.com