Kilifi Plantations Livestock Manager Job in Kenya - 2015

Kilifi Plantations Limited

Livestock Manager

Overview: Kilifi plantations Ltd is one of the leading agricultural farms in Kenya located within Kilifi County. Kilifi Plantations was established in 1920 as a sisal plantation. It was privately bought in 1963 and today remains an ongoing agricultural business. 

Currently Kilifi Plantations consist of a leading national dairy herd milking 400 animals daily producing 3,000 litres a day.

The farm also produces 350 tonnes annually of sisal fibre of export quality.

Kilifi Plantations is looking for Livestock Manager to join a vibrant management team. 

 

The key objective for this role will be to coordinate all activities of the livestock department, ensuring it runs smoothly and effectively while achieving profitability.

The Role:

• Oversee the Livestock operations of the organization by providing leadership to KP livestock team.


• Managing a growing and sustainable Livestock portfolio through developing new opportunities with existing clients and acquiring new clients through networking.


• Conduct assessment of the training needs of KP livestock staff and provide coaching where applicable


• Identify and develop sustainable partnerships and initiatives with internal and external stakeholders that seek to address KPL’s livestock business needs.


• Ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards of all livestock products and facilities.


• Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases and working round the clock to manage and prevent them.


• Ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets.


• Organising maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery.


• Develop work schedules and establish procedures that ensure the smooth running of the department.


• Maintain quality control and production records.

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Animal Production degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized University

Experience

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Livestock Management

Skills and Competencies

• Strong strategic planning skills.


• Possess high communication skills; good interpersonal skills, excellent presentation and written skills.


• Proven good marketing and training skills.


• Must have good general management, team leadership and people development skills.

Salary: KES 50,000-100,000 depending on skill and experience; housing is provided.
 

How to apply:

To apply for this position, send a one page cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role and your CV of no more than three pages to hrm@kilifiplantations.co.ke and copy allywam@yahoo.com, with the subject line “Livestock Manager Application.” 

Please avoid sending additional materials or attachments such as certificates and copies of your degree until requested to do so.