Farm Administrator

About the role

Kenex Konsults International is hiring a Farm Administrator in Cross River, Nigeria, to oversee the day-to-day operations of a farm. The role covers crop production, livestock management and other agricultural activities, and involves managing farm staff, budgets and procurement.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations, including crop production, livestock management and seasonal work schedules.
• Manage farm supervisors, agronomists, technicians, machine operators, field workers and other personnel.
• Monitor planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, harvesting and post-harvest activities.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of farm machinery, equipment, irrigation systems and infrastructure.
• Develop and manage farm budgets, operating expenses, production costs and resource allocation.
• Monitor productivity, crop yields, livestock performance and overall farm profitability.
• Manage procurement and inventory of seeds, fertilizers, animal feed, chemicals, tools and equipment.
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures for quality control, health, safety and environmental protection.
• Maintain accurate records of production, labour, inventory, equipment maintenance, sales and expenditure.
• Coordinate with suppliers, distributors, buyers, agricultural consultants and regulatory authorities, and prepare periodic operational and financial reports.
• Ensure farm products meet quality standards and are stored, handled and distributed properly.

Required profile

• HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Farm Management or a related field.
• Proven experience in commercial or large-scale farm management and in managing industrial, mechanized or commercial agricultural operations.
• Experience managing large teams, supervising field operations and achieving production targets.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, inventory management, procurement and farm financial reporting.
• Knowledge of agricultural health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Willingness to work on-site and oversee farm operations as required.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of agricultural production systems, farm planning, machinery and modern farming technologies.
• Ability to analyze production data, monitor performance indicators and implement operational improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and farm management software is an advantage; professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications in agriculture or farm management are also an added advantage.