Jos Plateau area – Nigeria: This specialized commercial horticulture operation seeks to employ a Farm Manager with strong hands-on experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Horticulture
• 7–15+ years’ experience in commercial farming
• Strong experience in:
  • Drip irrigation & fertigation systems
  • High-value vegetable production
  • Orchard management
  • Greenhouse / protected cultivation
• Experience in Africa or similar climates preferred
• Knowledge of GlobalG.A.P. or export standards
• Strong leadership and labour management skills
• Ability to work in remote farm conditions

 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 

• Full operational management of farm activities (crop planning, planting, harvesting)
• Supervision of irrigation, fertigation, and crop protection programs
• Implementation of high-yield agronomic practices
• Management of labour force (recruitment, supervision, productivity control)
• Coordination of nursery and planting schedules
• Monitoring crop performance and yield optimization
• Implementation of GlobalG.A.P. and certification requirements
• Coordination with procurement for seeds, inputs, and equipment
• Post-harvest handling and quality control
• Reporting: daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports
• Cost control and productivity improvement
• Collaboration with management on expansion phases