General manager – Farm ( Sheep and Goat )

Job Description:

Company details ::
It is a private company with its head office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. They invest in the Agricultural value chain with the goal to contribute to Food Security for the UAE. They have a long term contract with the Abu Dhabi Government to supply hay and forage for husbandry farmers in Abu Dhabi. Through various partnerships in host countries, they have its own farm operations to supplement imported hay and forage

Location: Abu Dhabi

State: UAE

PostalCode: 971

Recruiter: Adam -

Created Date: 18-10-2019

Responsibilities:

• Forward planning, good Leadership skills

• Making policy decisions

• Budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records

• Organising sales and purchases of livestock(Sheep & Goat), farm equipment, crops and agricultural products

• Feed background would be an advantage

• Handling paperwork and keeping administrative records

• Recruiting, training/instructing and supervising farm workers

• Making sure that work progresses satisfactorily

• Ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards

• Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases

• Ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets

• Organising maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery

• Advertising and marketing farm products or the work of the farmer.

Variations in workloads relate to seasonal demands – some unsociable hours may be necessary during busy periods (eg during harvesting or lambing) and managers will be expected to deal with emergencies.

Experience Requirements:Candidate must speak Arabic, first preference for him to already be based in the UAE ( Because he will know how to deal with Emirati people “locals”) Leadership/Management experience is key for us - 5-8 years’ experience required Must have experience with Sheep and Goat.** preferred nationality : Pakistani / Indian based in UAE