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8 Aug 2024

Farm Manager at Kivu Choice

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Job Description


Job Title: Farm Manager

Division: Aquaculture

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Location: Kagano Sector,Nyamasheke District, Rwanda

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Job Start Date: August 2024

About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is the largest aquaculture production and distribution platform in Rwanda, and the fastest growing fish farm in Africa. Founded in late 2021, the company now produces over 5 million fish meals per year and is on track to produce over 50 million meals per year by 2027. Kivu Choice has operations that span across Rwanda, including farms in Gisagara and Nyamasheke, branches and logistics centers across Kivu Belt and Kigali, and export sales into DRC. Our plan is to become the most affordable, sustainable, and accessible protein in the region.

Description

We are looking for a dynamic Farm Manager to join our business and immediately make an impact. As Farm Manager you will oversee management of all operations on the farm and you will work closely with the heads of the various sections of the business to achieve our ambitious production goals. You will report directly to our CEO and play an integral role in building our business into a global leader in aquaculture.

What we’re looking for:

  • The successful candidate is likely to have a good solid background in agricultural/aquacultural sciences and/or general management, preferably with at least a B.Sc. of education
  • 8+ years in farm management with experience managing large teams in a farm environment, preferably in the livestock or aquaculture sector
  • Excels in a startup environment by staying organized not being afraid to take initiatives and willing to jump in and help wherever needed
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage diverse personalities
  • Be willing and ready to relocate to rural Rwanda.
  • Fluent in English

Duties

  • Liaise with our CEO, CAO, and Finance team to plan and implement budgets
  • Working with our CEO, CAO and Commercial leaders to plan and implement production targets
  • Coordinating day-to-day operations across our hatchery, nursery, lake production cold-chain and distribution functions.
  • Support our Farm HR Representative in handling HR workstreams
  • Support our Compliance Manager to ensure that our farm is compliant with regulation and that all processes and equivalent are being maintained to our standards

Submitting your application

If you are interested in this position, prepare the following:

  • Job application letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copy of your Degree and other academic qualifications
  • Copy of your ID




Method of Application

 To apply: send all the required documents to our email address: [email protected] No Later than 07 september 2024

We will be reviewing and interviewing applications as applications are submitted.







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