The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) is undergoing transformation to spearhead Rural

Development and National Food, Feed and Fibre Security for the Nation in pursuit of Vision 2030. The

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

positions.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent wall be responsible for sustainably managing and

monitoring the implementation of Agricultural Production Operations of the Authority and ensuring optimal

use of ARDA Estates to transform and establish ARDA into a Centre Food, Feed and Fibre Security for the

Nation in pursuit of Vision 2030.

Duties And Responsibilities

The incumbent's key responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

• Overseeing the Authority's Commercial Operations on Crops, Livestock, Fisheries and Wildlife Production.

• Formulating Policies, Systems and Procedures for the Agricultural Operations Department.

• Supervision of Regional and Estate Managers to ensure meeting of set targets.

• Enrolment of schemes, key value chain actors [government, developmental agencies and other key

stakeholders] for assured sustainable production at ARDA Estates.

• Coordinating the deployment of Resources to ARDA Estates/Projects for production.

• Reviewing and evaluating business plans for ARDA Estates and Projects.

• Monitoring the preparation of Revenue Budgets for Agriculture Operations within deadlines.

• Monitoring the implementation of Cropping, Livestock, Fisheries and Wildlife Programs at Estates.

• Meeting production targets for crops, livestock, fisheries and wildlife.

• Reviewing the overall viability, sustainability and profitability of each Estate.

• Overseeing implementation of SMART Agricultural Practices and Agro ecology at ARDA Estates and

Projects.

• Overseeing and ensuring quality of products at ARDA Estates and Projects.

• Monitoring the operational expenditure within set budges of all Agricultural Operations at Estates.

Qualifications And Experience

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Crop Production/Agronomy/Agriculture or equivalent.

• A Master of Business Administration or equivalent is an added advantage.

• A professional qualification in Supply Chain an added advantage.

• At least ten (10) years hands on experience in managing both Crops, Livestock,

Attributes

• Strong people management skills and excellent leadership qualities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Result oriented, Innovative, Analytical and an excellent team player.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work with minimum supervision