JOB DETAILS:

• Kwathu Ministries is looking for 3 mature, resilient, and reliable workers to manage the day-to-day activities of Kwathu Farm located 25km from Livingstone in Senkobo. They will oversee the planning, budgeting, coordinating and procurement of farming inputs. She/he will represent our organization in a professional and cost-effective manner to increase our profitability and customer satisfaction. In additional, the roles requires someone who is highly alert with issues regarding health and safety requirements at a farm.

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of livestock (goats & Chickens) at the farm.

• Ensure the goat house and poultry houses are well maintained and not prone to diseases.

• Ensure constant monitoring of the performance of livestock.

• Forward planning to make sure that all orders are met promptly.

• Formulation of annual and monthly budgets.

• Maintenance of Proper and accurate records for the activities in the goat and poultry.

• Oversee the sales and procurement of livestock and farm produce.

• Hands on tasks such as feeding animals, administering vaccines, assisting with pig farrowing and animal castrating.

• Ensure that work is done is done safely and in time to meet targets and orders.

• Ensure that the farm operations adhere to all the government regulations and health and safety standards.

• Record management of all farm production activities.

• Promptly respond to any emergencies at the farm.

• Make sure the farm operations are profitable and financial targets are met.

• Organizing maintenance and repairs of farm property, equipment, and machinery.

• Must be actively involved in advertising and marketing of farm products.

• Must liaise with the vet as and when needs arises.

Requirements and skills

• Full Grade 12 certificate.

• Minimum Certificate in Agriculture/Veterinary or its equivalent

• Minimum relevant experience-2 years

• Computer literate, conversant with Microsoft excel and word.

• Proficient in English language and Nyanja.

• Good communication skills (written and oral).

Key attributes

• High level of initiative and integrity.

• Ability to adapt to new situations.

• Must possess excellent leadership skills.

• Should be a team player, diligent and hardworking.

• Must be firm and impartial in the affairs of his staff.

• Willing to accept additional responsibilities.

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