Farm Manager Tanzania
Farm manager for coffee plantation in East African Rift Valley – Tanzania
For our 300ha (135ha coffee) farm in the southern highlands of Tanzania we hire a
FULLY QUALIFIED FARM MANAGER/OPERATIONS MANAGER
The Farm produces a renowned, high-quality coffee for local roasting and export.
The production is partially mechanized, and the farm is equipped with a modern processing unit as well as all other necessary equipment and buildings.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture / Agronomy, over 30 years of age
- Min. 5 years’ experience in farm management such as vineyard, orchard or other perennial crop
- Consistent record of long-term employments
- Strong interest and knowledge of crop cultivation and farm operations
- Computer literate, especially Excel
- Desire to lead and control
- Sober and hard-working personality
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the daily running of the farm; plan and delegate
- Directly supervise a team of junior agronomists, administrative staff and mechanics
- Keep accurate records of stocks, purchases and other expenses and assure timely reporting to directors
- Manage cash flow accurately, monitor the budget and deliver reports for the same
- Assure timely maintenance of vehicles, implements, buildings and processing unit
- Order stocks and spare parts on time and always when minimum stock levels are reached
- Preparing plans and schedules for irrigation, planting and harvesting
- Ensure compliance with governmental and company regulations
- Monitoring daily harvest volumes and picker payments
- Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science. Assure correct and timely application of agro-chemicals
We offer an attractive salary, modern and comfortable housing, private car, a maid and a gardener, round trip travel at beginning/end of the contract, 4 week annual leave and medical care within Tanzania. Initial contract duration is 2 years, but objective should be 4 years or more.
- 2-year contract with extension option
- Net salary (payout per month) is in the vicinity of USD 1750 but there will be about USD 500 (50% employer 50% employee on top (NSSF saving, which is paid out at end of employment). Salary level is obviously a matter of qualification and experience
- Travel to Tanzania for employee and ev. partner (max. USD 300 extra luggage allowance) and back at the end of employment
- Furnished 3-bedroom (self-contained) house including water, power and vegetables from Lodge garden
- 4 weeks leave (includes local vacations, timing in agreement with directors, not during harvest)
- Medical inside Tanzania up to USD 3000 p.a.
- Company car (can be used also privately)
- Company phone and WIFI modem at private house