General Commercial Farm Manager - Sudan (Finance , HR, Logistics)

Christine
Oct 3, 2017
2 min read

We are looking to recruit an English-speaking experienced Farm Manager for a large agricultural operation in Northern Sudan.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working in Africa, managing Large Scale Farms.

Responsibilities:

Directly responsible to the Regional Manager
Fully responsible for the administrative and agricultural technical aspects of the plantation, including:
Sowing
Field maintenance
Production
Harvesting
Transport to storage centres/processing centres
And unless otherwise organized:
Land preparation
Planting or replanting
Road maintenance
Compile the Drafts for Monthly and Annual Reports for matters under his responsibility for onward transmission to the Regional Manager
Responsible for the proper carrying out of all administrative and technical procedures recommended by the Company or other relevant bodies
Issues all necessary instructions with regards to administrative or technical aspects of the plantation department
Prepare all bulk orders for tools, chemicals and fertilizers
Site visits daily (maintenance and production) to control the activities of the workers and the quality of work achieved and ensure that recommended technical procedures are adhered to the standards of operation of the Company
Holds a daily meeting with the centres managers to discuss the day’s activity and prepare the following day’s work program
Always present at the start of any operation to ensure its satisfactory implementation
Responsible for the accurate recording of all technical, administrative and Labour data in his Department or Division for onwards transmission to the Regional Manager or the Project Manager
At all times maintains good liaison with other departments in the Plantation
Ensure that appropriate filed trials are carried out under the direction of the Agricultural Services section
Responsible for ensuring final preparation of the budget

Skills and experience required:

Managing large agricultural farms in Africa
HR experience (Labour practices and administration)
Financial experience: Budgetary management for a large operation
Valid passport

Benefits:

30 Days Leave per annum (15 days leave after the first 6 months of employment)
Airway ticket twice a year
Cellphone
Accommodation provided (house with WiFI and television)
Provide food for oneself
Salary Range will be 7.000 Euros Month

The position is vacant, we require someone to start at the earliest possible date.

Please include the following in your application:

Current location
Last salary earned (per month)
Benefits received in last position
Reason for application
Notice Period
Please provide references (or details of referees) for the last 3 positions on your CV.