Responsibilities

• Bazen Agricultural and Industrial Development PLC are looking for a farm manager with good business sense to join our team. The farm manager will be responsible for managing the company’s farms that are located in Jimma and Gambella.
• The job although stationed in Addis Ababa, requires frequent visit to the farms. The farm manager’s responsibilities include monitoring staff, crops, and livestock, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit.
• The ideal candidate should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science. The job requires that the farm manager be detail-oriented but also keep the bigger picture in mind; have a keen problem solving ability with efficiency and a hands-on approach to management.
• Plan, organize, direct, supervise, and coordinate the agricultural and industrial development activities of the company.
• Observe that farm operations are carried out according to the company’s rules and regulations and with the highest possible productivity and efficiency.
• Supervise and control farm staff.
• Advises the managing director on matters of agricultural and industrial developments and suggests better means of operation.
• Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agro industrial technology, plant science, or related.
• Additional courses in business management or administration are desirable.
• Extensive experience of at least 10 years in a farming-related field.
• Management experience would be a plus.
• A passion for agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.