Farm Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the farm, including crop production, livestock management, or other agricultural activities relevant to the farm.
• Develop and implement farm production plans, operational strategies, and seasonal work schedules.
• Manage farm supervisors, agronomists, technicians, machine operators, field workers, and other farm personnel.
• Monitor planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, harvesting, and post-harvest activities where applicable.
• Ensure the effective use and maintenance of farm machinery, equipment, irrigation systems, and other agricultural infrastructure.
• Develop and manage farm budgets, operating expenses, production costs, and resource allocation.
• Monitor productivity, crop yields, livestock performance where applicable, and overall farm profitability.
• Manage procurement and inventory of seeds, fertilizers, animal feed, chemicals, tools, equipment, and other farm supplies.
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for farm operations, quality control, health, safety, and environmental protection.
• Monitor soil conditions, water usage, pest and disease control, and sustainable farming practices.
• Maintain accurate records of production, labour, inventory, equipment maintenance, sales, and farm expenditure.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, introduce modern agricultural technologies, and expand operations.
• Coordinate with suppliers, distributors, buyers, agricultural consultants, and relevant regulatory authorities.
• Prepare periodic operational and financial reports for management.
• Ensure farm products meet applicable quality standards and are stored, handled, and distributed appropriately.

Requirements:

• HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Farm Management, or a related field.
• Proven years of relevant experience in commercial or large-scale farm management.
• Proven experience managing industrial, mechanized, or commercial agricultural operations.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural production systems, farm planning, machinery, and modern farming technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams, supervise field operations, and achieve production targets.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, inventory management, procurement, and farm financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze production data, monitor performance indicators, and implement operational improvements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of agricultural health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and farm management software is an advantage.
• Professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications in agriculture or farm management will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to work on-site and oversee farm operations as required.