Expat Farm Manager

Our client is looking for a farm manager to oversee operations at their estate in Uganda.

The farm manager will need to show a strong understanding of avocado cultivation and production practices, as well as experience in managing a team of workers. S/he will be responsible for managing the operational activities of the farm, ensuring operational plans are implemented and outcomes achieved and that the farm runs efficiently and profitably.

**Salary**: negotiable

**Responsibilities**
- Management of the farm including all staff and operations
- Leadership and direction in all processes and documentation
- Develop and implement crop planning and scheduling of supply budgets
- Analyse and report on post-harvest financial parameters established
- Report grower production data for reconciliation purposes
- Ensure compliance to farm safety operating procedures of staff for all equipment and machinery on site
- Develop and train the team of staff
- Manage plant and equipment, building assets and maintenance schedules
- Ensure all Farm technical specifications are implemented, managed, recorded, monitored, and audited.

**Key Skills**
- Health and Safety awareness and experience in the implementation
- Experience in managing and working within a set budget
- A good understanding of numerical or financial information
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent planning, organising, supervision and admin skills

**Qualifications**
- Degree or Diploma in an agricultural-related discipline
- At least five years’ experience working within the Avocado industry
- Must have had firsthand experience in crop husbandry