PURPOSE ​

To supervise and coordinate field operations within an assigned farm area, ensuring optimal crop performance, efficient utilization of labour and resources, compliance with agronomic standards, and achievement of productivity, quality, cost, and safety targets.

THE JOB​

• Support the Agric Manager in organizing and coordinating seasonal labour requirements for crop maintenance, irrigation, and other farm activities.
• Ensure compliance with company mustering procedures, attendance processes, and operational standards.
• Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly field activity plans covering crop maintenance, irrigation, spraying, fertigation, and related operations.
• Monitor and supervise crop maintenance and irrigation activities to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Oversee minor irrigation system maintenance and promptly escalate issues affecting canals, pipes, pivots, and other irrigation infrastructure.
• Manage and account for irrigation materials and provide status reports as required during pre-harvest and post-harvest activities.
• Coordinate mechanical crop maintenance activities and liaise with relevant teams to ensure availability and effective use of farm machinery.
• Monitor machine productivity and performance, reporting breakdowns and operational concerns to management.

THE PERSON MUST ​

• Possess strong supervisory and people management skills with the ability to lead large field teams effectively.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of crop production and farm operations.
• Have experience coordinating labour, agricultural inputs, irrigation, and mechanized farming activities.

QUALIFICATION

• B.Sc. or HND in Agriculture, Crop Production.

EXPERIENCE​

• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant agricultural field operations,