Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 17, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background
This position is for the role of Bio Farm Manager within NjordFrey Ltd. We are a registered social enterprise in Rwanda, looking to provide smallholder farmers with advanced farming solutions, in the form of aquaponics, to decrease levels of malnutrition for their communities while increasing economic growth.
In 2020, we are launching our flagship farm and expanding the team as we move from planning into implementation. .

Bio Farm Manager Responsibilities and Duties:
Farm Operation and Management
• Take ownership and direct the technical requirements of the aquaponics farm. This includes maintain the equilibrium between fish and crop health at all times.
• Monitor and record the key data relating to fish and vegetable growth.
• Ensure the correct amount and timing of fish feed for fish.
• Maintain the working operation of the farm onsite as required.
• Delegate and direct staff working on the farm.
• Report to senior management on the health and progress of the farm.
• Manage control of inventory and work with the Supply Chain Manager for any consumables required.
• Direct the harvest operation and ensure produce is correctly harvested and packaged at the correct time.
General
• The role may require translating English into Kinyarwanda when engaging with stakeholders and staff on the farm.
• The Farm Manager will report to both members of the management team though a proactive attitude is welcomed in the role.
• This is a non-exhaustive list of duties. The role is dynamic and offers great variety and suits someone who is adaptive, flexible and a positive outlook.

Requirements
We are looking for someone with:
• An Agronomist with significant experience in aquaponics or aquaculture.
• Experience working on real farms.
• Strong hands on experience working in agriculture.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Kinyarwanda skills.
• Positive and flexible outlook and interested in working in a team environment.
Duration: 6-month assignment, with an initial trial period.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
To Apply send your resume on the email: lars.hededam@njordfrey.com  

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