Farm Foreman at Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA)

Job Description and Specifications

• To manage day-to-day operations of a medium-sized farm by ensuring proper care of livestock and crops while scaling up production yields within the set and or industry quality assurance standards Syamakanga – Busia and Cheboin – Bomet Demonstration Farms.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform and oversee daily milking of dairy cows [manual or using milking machines].
• Feeding and watering of all livestock (cattle, goats, poultry, etc.)
• Monitor animal health, identify signs of illness and report or coordinate veterinary care.
• Ensure animal sheds are clean and general hygiene and sanitation are maintained at all times.
• Oversee breeding programs, calf rearing and record keeping on births, vaccinations, and treatments
• Monitor feed quality, storage and inventory to prevent waste and contamination.
• Ensure inspection and harvesting of Honey.
• Identify market opportunities and manage the demo farm sales of livestock and livestock products e.g. milk, eggs, honey, fish etc.
• Implement sustainable practices for manure disposal and farm waste management.
• Budget and control costs associated with livestock production.
• Coordinate the production and printing of annual reports.
• Supervise land preparation, planting, weeding, spraying, and harvesting activities.
• Maintain irrigation systems and schedule timely watering.
• Monitor crop health and apply fertilizers/ manure and pesticides as needed.
• Maintain a seasonal crop calendar and advise on planting schedules.
• Prepare and manage a budget for crop production e.g. seeds, labor and equipment.
• Ensure proper storage, drying and transportation of crops after harvest to reduce post-harvest losses in a manner that doesn’t expose the organization for potential risks.
• Identify and negotiate with the buyers/ markets for the sale of produce.
• Work with the project officer to identify and propose ways on how to increase farm [livestock & crop] yields while leveraging on market opportunities for the specific revenue stream improvement
• Work with and assign daily tasks to farmhands and ensure proper execution.
• Train and mentor junior workers on proper animal care and fieldwork techniques.
• Monitor both farm structural & farm work quality and enforce safety protocols.
• Operate and supervise use of farm machinery and tools (tractors, pumps, sprayers, etc.)
• Ensure daily maintenance of tools, machinery, fencing, and farm infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate logs of livestock performance, crop yields, input usage, and labor hours
• Ensure all sales are recorded in the system and weekly progress reports prepared for the program.
• Track production costs and recommend efficiency improvements.

Job Specifications

• Minimum Qualification; Diploma in Agriculture, Crop, Animal Husbandry or Farm Management.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in hands-on mixed farming operations.
• Milking and livestock handling techniques.
• Basic veterinary care and animal nutrition knowledge.
• Familiarity with irrigation, pesticide use, and crop care.
• Basic mechanical aptitude (for fixing farm equipment)
• Basic Business Development Skills
• Team player with utmost integrity
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Record-keeping and time management.