Moi University is a public university located in the town of Eldoret in western Kenya. It was the second public university to be established in Kenya, after the University of Nairobi

Ref. MU/ADM/03/9/2023

The Farm Manager will be responsible to the Registrar (Administration, Planning & Strategy).

Duties and Responsibilities

The F’arm Manager will be responsible for:-

• Administration of the farm functions;.
• Managing and maintaining farm assets and finances;
• Ensuring security and safety of assets and personnel in the farm;
• Preparing monthly and yearly farm work plans, budgets and reports;
• Ensuring procurement of all the farm requirements in liaison with Procurement unit;
• Planning and implementing production targets of each farm enterprise;
• Ensuring that all the quality standards are maintained in the farm;
• Plan for Corporate Social Responsibly (CSR) activities for the Department;
• Marketing and selling farm produce;
• Implementing short- term agricultural training and outreach activities;
• Implementing the decisions of the farm committee and/or University Management;
• Ensuring that the farm units are economically viable; and
• Initiate formulation/review and implementation of farm policies and strategies.

Requirements for Direct Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:

• Have Master’s degree in Animal Science or Agriculture or Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering or related field from a recognized university;
• Be registered with a relevant professional body;
• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience in managing a busy mixed farm enterprise;
• Have technical and practical competence in crop and livestock management;
• Be innovative and have strong budgeting, leadership, teamwork and supervisory skills;
• Have good understanding of the Public Procurement System and Government regulations related to farm activities; and
• Have demonstrable Information Communication Technology skills (attach evidence)

Requirements for Serving Officers

For appointment to this position, an officer must:

• Have Master’s degree in Animal Science or Agriculture or Horticulture or Agricultural Engineering or related field from a recognized university;
• Be registered with a relevant professional body;
• Have served as Assistant Farm Manager, Grade 9/10 for a period of at least three (3) years;
• Have shown merit and ability in performance and results;
• Have technical and practical competence in crop and livestock management;
• Be innovative and have strong budgeting, leadership, teamwork and supervisory skills;
• Have good understanding of the Public Procurement System and Government regulations related to farm activities; and
• Have demonstrable Information Communication Technology skills (attach evidence).