JOB PURPOSE

• The incumbent will oversee and maintain the farm land, property and equipment, livestock
• and ensure the farm operates in line with its goals and objectives of the university.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Crop Farming

• Develop and implement planting, irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting schedules for optimal crop yield.
• Monitor crop health and manage pest and disease control using sustainable practices.
• Manage the storage, packaging, and marketing of harvested crops.
• Conduct soil testing and implement strategies to improve soil health and productivity.
• Ensure optimal farm production and profit making

Animal Farming Operations

• Oversee the daily care of livestock, including feeding, breeding, health monitoring, and veterinary care.
• Maintain animal welfare standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage livestock breeding programs to maintain productivity and genetic diversity.
• Supervise the collection and processing of animal products such as milk, eggs, or meat.

Resource and Financial Management

• Prepare and manage budgets for farm operations, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor inventory and procure seeds, feed, fertilizers, and other farm inputs.
• Maintain records of farming activities, financial transactions, and inventory levels.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures and explore opportunities for farm diversification.

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Recruit, train, and supervise farm workers, ensuring efficient labor allocation.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing support and training to staff.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with stakeholder
• Liase with relevant partners to seek guidance on farm running and sales of the produce.
• Develop and implement annual operational plans.
• Advise the management on emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Update the management on progress and suggest adjustments.
• Equipment and Infrastructure Maintenance
• Ensure farm equipment, machinery, and infrastructure are regularly maintained and in good working condition.
• Oversee the construction or repair of farm structures such as barns, silos, fences, and irrigation systems.
• Manage human and asset resources efficiently.

Sustainability and Compliance

• Implement environmentally sustainable farming practices to preserve natural resources.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national agricultural regulations.
• Monitor and reduce the farm’s environmental footprint.
• Develop policies to enhance productivity and growth.
• Ensure compliance with organisation policies and procedures, including those related to operations, safety, environmental sustainability, robust internal controls and quality standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in agribusiness Animal Science, rangeland management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in farm management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital applications.
• Knowledge of local and government regulations related to ranching activities
• Good report and proposal writing and public speaking/ presentation skills
• Must have good inter personal and communication skills

JOB PURPOSE

• The Incumbents will support the Marketing function in delivering its objectives by recruiting students, marketing the University programmes and advising on the current market trends, among others, based on market surveys.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Student recruitment: Selling courses to prospective clients and meeting monthly sales targets as will be agreed upon with the line manager through various methods including activation of churches, schools, companies, etc.
• Market surveys: Analysis of competitor activities by monitoring all activities of interest and benefit to the marketing function. These include monitoring competitor’s performance in terms of;
  • Business performance –registrations, populations, programs offered and the pricing, facilities and other relevant areas
  • Marketing strategies utilized for example advertisements and promotions
  • Expansion and growth activities of competitors including new branches, new collaborations
  • Monitor new entrants into the market
• Receiving and collecting market intelligence to identify new/potential market and product opportunities and assess demand, University’s brand positioning and awareness.
• Timely communication of all information acquired to the Marketing Manager with proposals on the best action.
• Direct Marketing through posters, fliers and other marketing materials
• Ensure the effective utilization of all marketing mechanisms including, strategic, consistent and aggressive placement of the appropriate marketing communication materials in all legally allowed and beneficial places that target an appropriate market segment and mass markets and ensure their maintenance.
• Co-ordination of and representation in events such as conferences, seminars and exhibitions that will promote the awareness of the University and its credentials.
• Be familiar with all courses offered in the University so as to identify the most effective ways of convincing varying targets and identifying gaps in the current offering. In-house monitoring: Monitor the University’s outdoor marketing platforms to ensure proper maintenance and advice on any corrective action or necessary reaction to competitor actions.
• Custodianship: Ensure the safekeeping and maintenance of all University marketing equipment and materials including posters, fliers, roll up banner, among others.
• Customer relations: Build a good relationship with the current and potential students to encourage referrals, Support students in securing admissions and facilitate faster complain handling to quickly resolve customer issues
•  Any other duties meant to achieve the marketing objectives as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Degree in Marketing or any Business-related field
• 2 years’ working experience in sales and marketing.
• Certificate / diploma in computer skills is an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Good report writing skills