Farm Manager (Practical Learning & Demonstration Hub) at Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies (RVIBS)

 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver effective day-to-day management and coordination of the farm and learning hub operations.

• Drive productivity, organization, and continuous improvement across the farm systems and learning spaces.

• Develop and implement work plans, budgets, and operational schedules to support efficient performance.

• Coordinate experiential learning activities, farm visits, trainings, demonstrations, and stakeholder engagement programs.

• Support marketing and outreach by keeping the farm ready for attractive practical learning experiences and providing timely updates, content, and success stories.

• Contribute to income-generation initiatives through practical agribusiness thinking, cost control, productivity improvement, and support for school/community visit packages.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Diploma in General Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, or a related field.

• Minimum of three (3) years practical experience in farm management.

• Experience in demonstration farms, school farms, community training, agribusiness, or experiential learning environments will be an added advantage.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and basic computer application skills.

• Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Basic record-keeping, budgeting, and reporting skills.

• Team player with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

• Passion for practical agriculture, learner engagement, sustainability, and community impact.