| Vanuatu Agriculture College |
| | Industry: |
| | Education / Training |
| | Location: |
| | Luganville,Santo, Vanuatu |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Contract |
| | Due Date: |
| | 19-Feb-13 |
| | Job Description: |
| | *RE-ADVERTISED* |
| | *SEE JOB SOURCE FOR MORE DETAILS* |
| | The Vanuatu Agriculture College Council seeks to recruit an experienced and qualified person to the position of Farm Manager for the Vanuatu Agriculture College. The contract will be for 3 years with a 1 year probationary period. |
| | Queries about this position should be referred to our Financial and Administration Manager, on the email address mentioned below or the contact number provided. |
| | Duties and responsibilities: |
| | 1) Draft a farm plan for the operation of the college farm |
| | 2) Provide leadership and day to day operations of the farm, ensuring that it operates in accordance with the college farm plan approved by the council |
| | 3) Assist the principal in the continuous monitoring of the college curriculum and ensuring that farm operations tailored toward commercial agriculture |
| | 4) Ensure that the farm has adequate and appropriate logistics in providing hands on training and facilitate technical support for students in doing field practicals |
| | 5) Ensure that the general staff of the farm performs satisfactorily and ensure that farm resources including funds and equipments are used for intended purposes |
| | 6) Provide hands on training for students in all aspects of farm operations, including use of machineries and quality standards compatible with export requirements. |
| | Interested applicant must have the following requirements: |
| | Criteria: |
| | - Demonstrated background in agriculture and commercial farm management with at least 5 years as a farm manager; Sound understanding of agribusiness and experience in export production of a |
| | variety of Vanuatu crops and livestock; Some knowledge and experience in production for export will ehance eligibility for employment |
| | - Experience in working according to a plan, and imparting farming skills to students; Knowledge of agriculture research and training needs of commercial agriculture in Vanuatu |
| | - Ability to operate crop and livestock farm enterprises including the construction and maintenance of farm infrastructure; Ability to work with foreign experts and possess effective communication |
| | communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate fluently in English and or French |
| | - Able to produce reports proposals for consideration by the council; Be phisically fit, have skills to operate tractors, associated implements and other equipment, including ability to attend to minor |
| | breakdowns and maintenance; Willingness to travel to other locations to monitor and assist students during practical exercise |
| | - Must have at least an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, science or related discipline; A diploma certificate of sound experience in Agri-business is also desirable; Must have some demonstrated |
| | operational and strategic management skills. |
| | Salary: |
| | The Salary will be commensurate with experience, competence and qualifications. |
| | Language: |
| | English, French |
| | _________________________________________________________________ |
| | How To Apply: |
| | Applications should directed to the address below. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Mr. Peter Napwatt, CEO |
| | Phone: |
| | (+678) 36606/(+678) 36965 |
| | Email: |
| | ndavies@vac.edu.vu |
| | Address: |
| | The Chairman, Vanuatu Agriculture College Council, PO Box 218, Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu. |
| | Website: |
| _________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: |
| | 06-Feb-13 | Daily Post |
