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Farm Manager, Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK)

at Makerere University
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted June 10, 2021
Category Agriculture
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

Job Purpose

Manage the financial and physical performance of the farm.

Required Qualifications

  • A Master’s in Agriculture related field;

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture related field;

Responsibilities
1. Implement the Financial Budget and the Strategic Plan for the farm;

2. Maintain and monitors the quality of yield, whether livestock or crops;

3. Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with vets;

4. Maintain a record of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them;

5. Participate in the development of annul farm budgets and manage within the budgeted parameters;

6. Monitors progress against budget, trends or variances on monthly basis;

7. Protect the environment, maintains biodiversity and monitors health and soil conditions;

8. Identify operational business risks early and takes mitigation measures;

9. Compile with Health and safety standards as stipulated in the Labor laws at all times;

10. Supervise employees, plans activities for trainee staff, mentors band monitors them;

11. Make the supply purchase decisions and maintain farm machinery and facilities, including water pipes, animal shelters and fences;

12. Arrange the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment.

Applying Instructions

• Interested individuals should submit a letter of application accompanied with curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic credentials and naming three referees;
• Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application by the stated deadline;

Applications should be submitted to:
The University Secretary Makerere University Central Teaching Facility 1,

Study Room 4.1

P.O. Box 7062, Kampala – Uganda

Or by email to:

 searchcommittee@mak.ac.ug

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