Farm Manager (Crop Production) at AEO Farm

AEO Farm is an Agro-Allied enterprise that deals on crops and livestock production. It is an integrated farm covering 26 arcs situated in two communities in Edo state. Our strategy, investment and developmental plans focus on “people, crops, livestock and environment”.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager (Crop Production)

Location: Edo

Roles

• Provide people and operational leadership to implement the overall aims of the Farm Business Plan.
• Through direct reports, manage the day-to-day operation of the farm as scheduled by the Farm Business Manager to ensure effective management and deployment resources.
• Contribute to monitoring overall farm performance, analyze performance data to develop insights, and implement decisions made jointly with the Farm business Manager and overall plan of the company.
• Ensure the training, coaching and development of farm operation staff to enable them to competently carry out their tasks
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key rural partners and professionals
• Keep up to date with administrative, auditing and reporting responsibilities required of the position
• Ensure AEO standards and policies for e.g. health and safety, product quality and property and asset management are met.
• And any other assigned duties or responsibilities related to the farm’s operation.

Requirements

• You must be willing to live inside the farm and communities where the farms are situated
• You should have some educational background (Be able to read, write and communicate effectively).
• At least 10 years farming experience in tree crops (Palm and plantain), vegetables and other type of crops
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain some farm basic machineries, vehicles and equipment like tractor, sprayers, chain saws, trucks (also motorcycle) and other equipment that will be introduced over time.
• Ability to learn fast and being able to develop/implement concept in line with the company’s strategy plan
• Candidates should be male applicants.

Salary
Very Attractive!!!

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2020.