Farm Manager

Opening with one of the leading manufacturing company in Ethiopia.

Farm Manager (Sugarcane plantation)

Omo Valley, Ethiopia

Bachelor / Master Degree in Agriculture

Practical experience in commercial -scale farming, with few years in a leadership or setup role for plantations over 1,000+ hectares

Previous work in Africa or with remote multicultural teams is preferred

Position Summary :-

We are seeking a highly experienced and execution-focused Farm Manager to lead the setup and operations of our sugarcane plantation. Should have experience of developing the farm from bushes & sugarcane knowledge. The selected candidate will be responsible for end-to-end farm development, from nursery establishment to irrigation implementation, infrastructure planning, land preparation, and scaling operations across 1,000+ hectares of farmland.

Key Skills :-

• Proven experience with pivot irrigation systems and harrow/farrow land development practices.

• Strong understanding of nursery techniques, crop management, pest/disease control, and soil health in tropical or semi-arid zones.

• Hands-on approach with the ability to 'get things done' on the ground, even with minimal infrastructure and in remote locations.

• Experience working in Africa or similar developing regions is highly desirable.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and team-building capabilities.

• Comfortable living and working in remote/rural locations for extended periods.

- Lead and execute the end-to-end setup of the sugarcane farm, including nursery development, site planning, and phased planting.

- Develop and supervise the implementation of basic on-farm infrastructure, including roads, water access, fencing, equipment sheds, and field housing if needed.

- Design and deploy irrigation systems with a focus on pivot-based and harrow & farrow techniques suited to the topography and water availability of Omo Valley.

- Oversee land preparation and soil conditioning to ensure optimal crop establishment for the first and subsequent planting cycles.

- Work closely with agronomists and consultants to optimize variety selection, planting schedules, crop rotation, and yield management.

- Build and train a local operations team, maximizing local skills with minimal dependency on external resources.

- Implement and ensure adherence to lean farming practices, emphasizing productivity, cost efficiency, and sustainability.

- Establish reporting systems for daily progress, cost control, and crop health monitoring, keeping key stakeholders regularly informed.

- Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and finance teams.