Job Title: Farm Manager I

Department: Agricultural Development Operations Department

Reports To: Agricultural Development Operations Department Manager

Location: Gambela Branch

About Tamrin International Trading PLC: A Company Where Your Career Thrives

Tamrin is a dynamic and forward-thinking company operating across key sectors, including trading, agriculture, transportation, logistics, and automotive. We're driven by a powerful mission: to achieve sustainable growth and maximize long-term value for all our stakeholders. This means we're not just focused on profit; we're committed to building a better future for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Do you have a passion for nurturing the land and driving agricultural excellence? Join our dynamic Agricultural Development Operations Department as a Farm Manager II and take the reins of a vibrant unit farm. Under the guidance of the Department Manager, you'll be instrumental in shaping our farm's future, from seed to harvest. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in agronomy and leadership to maximize productivity, implement innovative practices, and contribute to our commitment to quality and sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As our Farm Manager II, you will:

• Orchestrate Farm Operations: Plan, direct, coordinate, and control all aspects of the assigned unit farm, ensuring seamless execution from tilling to dispatch.

• Champion Best Practices: Oversee and actively participate in tilling, planting, cultivation, field operations, harvesting, packing, and dispatching processes.

• Optimize Yield and Quality: Utilize soil testing to determine precise fertilizer requirements, ensuring maximum yield and exceptional crop quality.

• Pioneer Innovative Solutions: Develop and implement cutting-edge growing and cultivation methods to enhance production efficiency, increase yields, and elevate quality standards.

• Be the Eyes of the Field: Regularly inspect crops to predict maturity, assess potential weather damage, and proactively solve emerging challenges.

• Nurture Healthy Growth: Expertly manage water resources, implement integrated pest management strategies, apply sound agronomic practices, optimize fertilization, and make informed plant selections.

• Prioritize Safety and Well-being: Ensure all farm staff adhere to stringent health and safety regulations, actively promoting a safe working environment.

• Solve On-the-Ground Challenges: Tackle issues related to planting, cultivation, harvesting, and crop protection from pests, weeds, and adverse weather conditions with practical and effective solutions.

• Uphold Standards Through Field Presence: Conduct regular field visits to monitor and ensure adherence to established company norms and standards.

• Maintain Meticulous Records: Keep detailed records of field activities, crop information, seed details, and soil samples. Analyze testing results for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes, and leverage crop data for informed decision-making.

• Apply Scientific Rigor: Integrate scientific methods to strengthen crop production and management practices.

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement enhanced planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques to boost crop yields and proactively address any related challenges.

• Manage Resources Effectively: Maintain accurate records of man-hours worked and completed tasks.

• Analyze and Optimize Land Use: Perform statistical analysis of data, measure soil salinity and nutrient levels, and provide expert recommendations for optimal land utilization.

• Build Strong Community Ties: Establish and nurture positive and productive relationships with the local community.

• Lead and Develop Your Team: Conduct periodic performance evaluations of subordinate staff, fostering their growth and development.

• Provide Insightful Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on farm activities and performance.

• Embrace Diverse Responsibilities: Undertake other related tasks as needed to support the overall success of the agricultural operations.

Competencies Required 

• A deep understanding of modern farming techniques and best practices.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to sustainable agricultural practices. 

Job Requirements

• Option 1: A Master's degree from a recognized university/college in Plant Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field, coupled with 4 years of relevant work experience, including 1 year in a supervisory or senior expertise role.

• Option 2: A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university/college in Plant Science, Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field, along with 6 years of relevant work experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or senior expertise role. 

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number along with the title & Duty station need to be written in the application letter. 

Applicants can directly apply through THIS LINK until May 2, 2025 and make sure your application and CV should be in PDF or Word only.