Farm Manager Job Vacancy at JKUAT in Kenya May 2015
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration)
Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university which aspires to be a university of global excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development.
JKUAT seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the positions below:
Farm Manager
The Applicants must have:
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in either Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Production/ Agricultural Economics/Entrepreneurship. Candidates with post graduate qualifications will have an added advantage
- Proven experience of at least 15 years in managing a successful busy mixed commercial farm
- Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven successfully executed business plans, a good knowledge of farm records and accounting and computing skills
- Those with experience in research and experimentation and/or entrepreneurial skills and training will have an added advantage
- Reside on the farm
How to Apply
Applicants should:
(i) Submit ten (10) copies of letters of application, certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae which should indicate full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, email and telephone contacts and names and contact details of three (3) referees.
(ii) Forward clearance certificates from the following Institutions:
a) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
b) Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission
c) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
d) Certificate of Good Conduct
e) Credit Reference Bureau
b) Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission
c) Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
d) Certificate of Good Conduct
e) Credit Reference Bureau
(iii) Visit the University website: www.jkuat.ac.ke for more details on the position.
(iv) Indicate clearly the position on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
P.O. Box 62000-00200
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
P.O. Box 62000-00200
Nairobi
So as to be received on or before 22nd May, 2015
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted