Avocado Farm Manager

About the position

AVOCADO FARM MANAGER

Kawambwa Area - Northern Zambia: Our client is looking for an Avocado Manager to join the team.

This position is a fixed term contract between 1-2 years with potential of renewal.

Due to the remote location this position will be best suited to a single person or couple with no kids.

Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture
• 5 + years of Avocado experience
• Knowledge of commercial Avocado farming and strong understanding of Avocado production
• Must have experience with report writing and budget preparation
• Excellent planning, organising, supervision and admin skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Land development and Field preparation for planting
• Daily planning, organising, supervision and administration of Field activities including work force.
• Operation of fertigation system
• Technical nutrition, pest, and disease management
• Report writing
• Budget preparation
• Maintain compliance with Global Gap and other agency standards

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

Desired Skills:

• Acocado
• Acocado Farm Manager
• Farm Manager
• Agriculture
• Avocado Production
• Horticulture
• Avocado Farming

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma