Plant Nursery/Reforestation and Farm Manager Job at Aga Khan University
Aga Khan University
Arusha
Job Description
The incumbent will have a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the nursery, reforestation, and farm-related activities to meet the long-term objective of the environmental sustainability of the Arusha.
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The site and the greening initiatives of AKU by improving the microclimate, protect soil erosion and enhance the watershed to rejuvenate the land and keep it productive.
This position will be based in Arusha, Tanzania
Areas of responsibilities:
- Increase the Reforestation of the Arusha Land
- Grow saplings in the Nursery.
- Provide directions to the nursery staff.
- Schedule and monitor the planting of trees.
Plant Nursery/Reforestation and Farm Manager Job at Aga Khan University
Utilization of Demo Plots.
- Direction on demo plots technologies.
- Introduce new innovations.
Training of Community Members on Best Practices
Train staff and other stakeholders.
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Increase in Farming Activities and Crop Production.
- Direction on crop planting.
- Fertigation of different crops.
- Irrigation systems.
- Spraying and harvesting.
Smooth Running of Farming Equipment.
- Develop a regular maintenance schedule for the equipment.
- Resource management including fuel consumption.
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Good Landscaping and Maintenance of the Football Field.
- Liaise and work closely with the landscaping staff.
- Ensure that the grass is cut regularly and irrigated
- Greening of the surroundings.
Maintenance of Coffee Plantation and Other Crops
- Work with the Coffee team leader and provide support on maintaining the trees.
- Schedule tree stumping and pruning.
- Provide support and direction on harvesting and pulping operation
- Support the grading and sale of coffee beans.
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Requirements:
- Bachelor/Master of Science Degree related to the field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in related field managing a plant nursery, reforestation, and agriculture
- Experience in irrigation systems, sprinklers, drip, and furrow.
- Familiar with a wide range of indigenous trees and processes for growing trees.
- Environmental sustainability and conservation.
- Innovation techniques in fanning and best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally.
- Ability to be self-motivated, versatile, and adaptable to different cultures and people: open-mindedness and respect for the views of others.
- Strong team leadership and collaborative skills.
- Fluency in both Kiswahili and English. Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Capacity to prioritize and develop a work schedule/improvement plan and monitor progress toward goals. Ability to make clear timely decisions.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of this position, please send your application package which should include an application letter and an updated CV to hr.recruitment@aku.edu not later than 11 December 2 02 2.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.