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The holder will be expected to

    * Be in-charge of the estate and be responsible for its day-to-day running, human resources and other estate operations for both crop and livestock.
    * Prepare business plans for the various estate enterprises and will be responsible for the financial management of the estate.
    * Innovatively and efficiently run the estate for optimal productivity and profitability.
    * Updating and safekeeping of all estate records and asset

The ideal candidate should:

    * Have a background in Agriculture, with training at degree or Diploma level.
    * Have experience in the extensive use of irrigation systems.
    * Have the ability to manage a estate with extensive activities.
    * Demonstrate experience in handling large scale estate equipment and machinery.
    * Possess a demonstrable ability to make budgets.
    * Be computer literate.
    * Possess strong supervisory & management skills.
    * Have at least 8 years experience in managing a estate with a workforce of over 700 employees

Crops Manager

The holder will be responsible for:

    * The preparation and management of commercial seed crop production programs.
    * General seed agronomy.
    * Labour sourcing and allocation.
    * Crop husbandry.
    * Budget making and cost analysis
    * Authenticating labour cards.
    * Preparation of weekly and monthly reports.
    * Supervision of crops across the board.
    * Providing technical support and advice as necessary.

The ideal candidate should:

    * Posses at least Diploma in Agriculture.
    * Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
    * Have good knowledge of crop production.
    * Have supervisory and management skills

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Wednesday 15th June 2011.