Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- Farm Production & Operations Management
- Prepare monthly and seasonal crop production plans for vegetables (net-house and open-field), fruits, and integrated activities (fish where applicable)
- Supervise daily farm activities including land preparation, planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, and harvesting
- Monitor crop health and respond promptly to pest, disease, or production issues
- Ensure farming practices comply with sustainable agriculture and food safety standards
- Integrated Farming, Water & Pond Management
- Manage water ponds used for irrigation and fish farming
- Monitor water levels and basic water quality for irrigation and fish production
- Ensure efficient and responsible use of water resources
- Support integrated farming systems as required
- Quality, Hygiene, Safety & Biosecurity
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and basic biosecurity measures for crops and fish
- Enforce occupational health and safety practices for all farm workers
- Manage agricultural waste and maintain overall farm cleanliness and order
- Equipment & Farm Infrastructure Management
- Oversee proper use and routine maintenance of farm tools, equipment, and machinery
- Identify repair and maintenance needs for irrigation systems, ponds, storage areas, and fencing
- Ensure all equipment is safe and functional
- Farm Workforce Management
- Supervise farm workers and daily labor activities
- Operate farm tractor within the farm and drive truck for production delivery to markets when required
- Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure work discipline
- Provide on-the-job training in farming techniques, safety, hygiene, and good agricultural practices
- Promote teamwork and a respectful working environment
- Records, Reporting & Coordination
- Maintain accurate records on planting, harvesting, farm inputs, inventory, and labor
- Prepare weekly and monthly farm operation reports
- Report operational challenges, risks, and recommendations for improvement to management
- Coordinate with management and other teams to support production and supply needs
