Farm Manager

DESAM Farms, is looking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Position : Farm Manager 

Job Location: Akwa Ibom

Job Description

• Assuring quality control of farm activities, including supporting fielded teams, reviewing work deliverables, and providing value-added feedback.
• Conduct research and carry out development of various farm activities
• Management of the farm budgets and activity resources
• Preparing financial reports
• Maintain positive relationships with partners, key stakeholders, and clients
• Supervision and management of junior staff/project officers and interns
• Continuous monitoring and analysis of the local and regional value chain to ensure optimal planning and optimal output
• Establish linkages with private sector service providers and buyers and negotiation of market supply contracts and MOUs with private sector partners
• Design a strategy to strengthen linkages between civil society organizations, government representatives, and the farm
• Maintaining and updating the marketing/company database to keep farmers, consumers and buyers informed of the prevailing market prices of the various agro-industrial products and commodities
• Responsible for the day to day running of the farm

Basic Qualification and Requirements

• A minimum of a first degree in Agriculture related area.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or some Financial knowledge would be a plus
• At least 8 years project development work experience, of which at least 5 years were spent working in the agricultural sector.
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Demonstrated experience in creating and administering budgets
• Experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Knowledge of regulations and contract administration
• Technical skills and experience in the areas of agriculture and agribusiness. An Agriculture background is highly desired
• The ability to speak any of the local dialects in Akwa-Ibom State will be a plus.

Benefits/Salary

• Market Competitive Salary
• Part of worker equity ownership arrangement.
• Accommodation provided on site.
• Access to Vehicle.

 Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and accompanying cover letter to email