Job Title: Farm Manager
Location: 100% farm based in rural Rwanda
Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
Start date: Immediate
About Kivu Choice:
Kivu Choice is a vertically integrated Aquaculture company based in Rwanda with associated feed mill, hatchery, cage production, distribution, and sales outlets. Founded in late 2021, and now producing over 500 thousand fish meals a month, we are Africa's fastest growing fish farm and the largest protein producer in Rwanda.
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'll 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. level 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 initiative 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 budget
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, processing, and 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 equipment are being maintained to our standards
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
Are you ready to relocate to Rwanda full-time for this role? Kivu Choice is based in Rwanda, NOT South Africa.
Application Deadline: 2024/10/12
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