Job Description
Agricultural Jobs. Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA) Jobs
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.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should forward their cover letter and CV, clearly indicating the Position Title and Reference Number to HiH-EA via careers@handinhand-ea.org on or before close of business, Wednesday 29th October 2025.
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