Job particulars
- Job title
- Avocado Manager- Simba Farm
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Rumuruti, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Agricultural
- Level
- Management
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- 30 Sept 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- General plant hygiene and health, Observing and monitoring plant health for signs ofstress, disease or Pest incursion.
- Plant nutrition and pest control activities as agreed with your immediate senior manager.
- The utilization, management and maintenance of the irrigation system, spraying equipment, field working tools etc.
- Quality control and proper handling of harvested fruits,.
- Training new techniques and methodologies like propping, pruning, harvesting, weeding, mulching, field drainage etc.
- Establishment of an avocado crop model to monitor the phenological growth stages throughout the season.
- Adhere to a robust avocado gap-filling/infilling program aimed at maintaining a uniform stand oftrees across the orchard.
- Source for Avocado scions for grafting from a reputable source.
- Plan and forecast Avocado seedling grafting and delivery as per the seasonal demands.
- Ensure that all labour in the section is effective and efficient and that all staff achieve the recommended daily tasks.
- Train staff in organic farming, grafting, pruning, crop management and all other practices required from time to time.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the orchard such as nursery management, transplanting, irrigation, fertilizer application, pest management and harvesting.
- Assist the agronomy team to ensure that pest control is well managed. And all pests and diseases are always kept below threshold.
- Monitor irrigation and the scheduling of irrigation based on crop requirements and stages of production.
- Deeper agricultural knowledge of the avocado crop husbandry and seasons in East Africa.
- In-depth understanding of the avocado husbandry practices.
- Ensure the orchard operations adhere to standards of all agricultural audit’s guidelines.
- Handle and address any deviation on standards.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in orchard or plantation management, preferably in avocado or fruit crop production.
- Proven experience in crop husbandry practices such as pruning, grafting, irrigation management, and pest/disease control.
- Experience in managing farm labour teams, ensuring productivity, compliance, and safety standards are met.
- Strong understanding of avocado crop growth stages, phenological monitoring, and seasonal planning.
- Proficiency in irrigation scheduling, fertilizer application, and pest & disease management.
- Ability to manage inventory, tools, and field equipment, ensuring proper utilization and maintenance.
- Sound knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Global GAP, and other agricultural audit standards.
- Excellent people management skills, including staff supervision, training, and performance monitoring.
- Hands-on, proactive, and results-oriented approach to orchard management.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services