Assistant Farm Manager Job at University of Kabianga

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Assistant Farm Manager Grade 9/10 one (1) Position -
UOK/AD/05/08/25

Requirements
i. Applicants must be holders of a B.Sc. degree in Agriculture or any related field from a recognized university.
ii. Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience with at least two (2) years as supervisor.
iii. Computer literate
iv. Additional professional qualifications in management such as Business
Management, Project Management and Marketing from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities
i. Assisting the Farm Manager on day to day operations of the University Farm;
ii. Ensuring production targets of each farm units are achieved;
iii. Supervising staff and keeping attendance records;
iv. Supervising students on attachment;
v. Field patrols/ scouting on regular basis and making reports;
vi. Collecting soil samples from the fields as directed by the Farm Manager;
vii. Record keeping of farm inputs and outputs;
viii. Safeguarding farm inputs and outputs; and
ix. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Additional Attributes

Company Name University of Kabianga

Application Deadline 2025-09-02

How to Apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Ten (10) copies of applications should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant’s; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the
certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.

All applications to be addressed to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
University of Kabianga
P. O. BOX 2030 - 20200
KERICHO

So as to reach him not later than Tuesday 2nd September, 2025. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement. Applicants are also reminded to attach supportive documents for all the positions applied for e.g abstracts as evidence for publications.

N/B: University of Kabianga is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of both gender, persons living with disability and minority groups are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants are requested to attach supporting documents