Aquaponic Farm Officer Role
Background
This position is for the role of Aquaponic Farm Officer within NjordFrey Ltd. We are a registered social enterprise in Rwanda, looking to provide smallholder farmers with advanced farming solutions, in the form of aquaponics, to decrease levels of malnutrition for their communities while increasing economic growth.
In 2021/22, we are launching our flagship farm and expanding the team as we move from planning into implementation.
Aquaponic Farm Officer Responsibilities and Duties:
Farm Operation and Management
- Take ownership and direct the technical requirements of the aquaponics farm. This includes maintaining the equilibrium between fish and crop health at all times.
- Monitor and record the key data relating to fish and vegetable growth.
- Ensure the correct amount and timing of fish feed for fish.
- Maintain the working operation of the farm onsite as required.
- Delegate and direct staff working on the farm.
- Report to senior management on the health and progress of the farm.
- Manage control of inventory and work with the Supply Chain Manager for any consumables required.
- Direct the harvest operation and ensure produce is correctly harvested and packaged at the correct time.
General
- The role may require translating English into Kinyarwanda when engaging with stakeholders and staff on the farm.
- The Farm Manager will report to both members of the management team though a proactive attitude is welcomed in the role.
- This is a non-exhaustive list of duties. The role is dynamic and offers great variety and suits someone who is adaptive, flexible, and has a positive outlook.
- Work with/lead farm staff working on the farm.
Experience:
We are looking for someone with:
- An Agronomist with significant experience in aquaponics or aquaculture.
- Experience working on real farms.
- Practical hands-on experience working in agriculture.
- Excellent written and verbal English and Kinyarwanda skills.
- Positive and flexible outlook and interested in working in a team environment.
- Proactive approach and open communication skills are desirable.
We appreciate this is a new sector/role that is developing in Rwanda and you may not currently have all of the experience mentioned above, however, if you are confident in your ability to fulfill the role required then please apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) before 7/1/2022 using the “Apply for this job” button below.
