National Manager – Agriculture And Agro Industry Development

Job Description

The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) is undergoing transformation to spearhead Rural Development and National Food, Feed, Fibre and Biofuel Security for the Nation in pursuit of Vision 2030.

The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

National Manager – Agriculture And Agro Industry Development

Reporting to the Director – Agriculture and Agro Industry Development, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing crop, livestock, fisheries and wildlife production at ARDA Estates.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
The incumbents’ key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: -
 Developing the Agriculture and Agro industry development strategic and annual business plans to achieve the Authority’s objectives and targets.
 Planning, budgeting, forecasting, implementing, managing and monitoring of agricultural activities and productivity according to annual production programmes.
 Supervision of Estate and Project Managers.
 Supervising soil sampling and fertilizer recommendations for the Estates.
 Formulating plant protection and nutrition programmes and ensuring adherence to good agronomic practices.
 Enrolment of schemes, key value chain actors [government, developmental agencies and other key stakeholders] for assured sustainable production at ARDA Estates.
 Supervising logistics for inputs at Estates.
 Achievement of set production targets for Food, Feed and Fibre crops at Estates.
 Coordinating Capital Expenditure Planning and procedures at Estates.
 Ensuring timely land preparation, planting and harvesting for the Estates.
 Coordinating training and capacity building for Smallholder Farmers and Irrigation Schemes to ensure best management practices.
 Preparation of Weekly and Monthly Reports for the Authority.
 Participating in strategy formulation and implementation for Agriculture and Agro Industry Development Function.
 Identifying opportunities for Agriculture and Agro industry development and planning for implementation.
 Research and Development and any other duties as maybe assigned by the Authority.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
 Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy/Agriculture or related field.
 At least ten (7) years hands on experience in managing both Crops, Livestock, Fisheries and Wildlife Operations.
 Must demonstrate technical competence.

Attributes
 Self-motivated.
 Strong business acumen and excellent leadership qualities.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 Result oriented, Innovative, Analytical and an excellent team player.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 18 September 2021 to: -

The Human Resources and Administration Manager
Agricultural and Rural Development Authority
3 McChlery Avenue
South Eastlea
P. 0. Box CY1420
HARARE
Or
email careers@arda.co.zw or agrorecruit21@gmail.com

ARDA Spearheading Rural Development and National Food, Feed, Fibre and Biofuel Security in pursuit of Vision 2030.

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