Assistant Farm Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting the Farm Manager on day-to-day operations of the University Farm.
• Ensuring production targets of each farm unit are achieved.
• Supervising staff and keeping attendance records.
• Supervising students on attachment.
• Conducting regular field patrols/scouting and making detailed operational reports.
• Collecting soil samples from the fields as directed by the Farm Manager.
• Keeping records of farm inputs and outputs.
• Safeguarding farm inputs and outputs.
• Carrying out any other relevant duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Economics or its equivalent from a recognized university plus at least three (3) years relevant work experience OR
• Diploma in Farm Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution plus at least six (6) years relevant work experience.
• Computer literate.
• At least a Certificate in Business Management, Project Management or Marketing from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit an electronic scanned copy of the application in PDF format, with all documents merged into one continuous file, via email to recruitment@kabianga.ac.ke.

Both the hard copy and the electronic application must be received not later than 5.00 p.m. (EAT) on Tuesday, 31st August 2026.

All applications should be addressed to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
University of Kabianga
P. O. BOX 2030 – 20200
KERICHO

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement.