Farm & Agricultural Operations Manager

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Farm & Agricultural Operations Manager will oversee the end-to-end management, daily operations, and strategic development of Infonans’ agricultural and coffee farm facilities. This role is responsible for crop management, harvesting, processing, workforce supervision, resource allocation, and budget control. The ideal candidate will combine practical agronomy expertise with operational management to maximize yield, maintain high-quality coffee and produce standards, and drive overall farm profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily Farm Operations & Field Management:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate day-to-day farm operations, including planting, irrigation, soil health management, crop protection, and harvesting.

• Oversee coffee plantation maintenance, processing (wet/dry mills), quality control, and export-grade preparation.

• Ensure optimal utilization of farm machinery, tools, and irrigation infrastructure.

• Workforce Management & Supervision:

• Supervise, assign, and track daily tasks for permanent farm staff and seasonal field workers.

• Enforce farm safety protocols, labor standards, and efficient workflow discipline across all field sites.

• Coordinate with HR for local recruitment, attendance, and payroll input of field workers.

• Supply Chain & Inventory Control:

• Oversee store inventory, farm inputs (seeds, fertilizers, tools, fuel), and equipment maintenance.

• Coordinate with head office logistics for timely dispatch and transport of harvested produce and coffee beans.

• Budgeting, Planning & Reporting:

• Develop seasonal operational plans, harvest targets, and farm budget estimates.

• Maintain precise records of yield, input usage, operational costs, and labor hours.

• Submit weekly and monthly operational and yield progress reports to Top Management.

DEPARTMENT: Farm/ Agriculture management

REPORTS TO: DCEO

LOCATION: Project Site / Farm (with periodic reporting to Addis Ababa Head Office)

Job Requirements

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (REQUIREMENTS)

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Plant Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, or a related field.

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in farm management, with demonstrated expertise in commercial farming and coffee plantation/processing management.

• Technical & Operational Skills:

• Practical knowledge of modern agronomy techniques, pest control, soil management, and post-harvest coffee processing.

• Proven leadership and people management skills in handling rural/farm workforces and local community relations.

• Strong problem-solving, resource planning, and basic budget management skills.

• Willingness to reside full-time at or near the farm site.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through Ethiojobs by attaching an updated CV and cover letter, or directly via email at Yordanos.asfaw@infonans.com with the subject line "Application for Junior Project Manager".