GOAT MANAGER – Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE)

Bindura University of Science Education is seeking for the services of a qualified, mature and experienced person to fill up the post of Goat Manager, on its Farm Business Unit at SOS Glen Avillin Farm.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Animal Science or related discipline;
Diploma in Animal Science and Health Production;
Five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English Language, Science and Mathematics;
At least two (2) years’ experience in animal production, management and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Goat Manager shall be as follows:

Planning

Assisting the Project Coordinator in coordinating Goat Project Strategic Planning and Reviews;
Assisting the Project Coordinator in developing Annual Work Plans including Production, Marketing and Training Plans Infrastructure and Equipment Maintenance, Plans, Staff Development Plans, Disease and parasite control measures, maintaining goat handling facilities;
Budgeting;
Assisting the Project Coordinator in updating Farm Standard Operating Procedures;
Assisting Project Coordinator in implementing best practices in goat management.

Implementation of Farm Activities

Ensuring timely purchase of machinery, equipment and goat production inputs;
Coordinating and supervise day to day goat production activities;
Coordinating day to day maintenance activities including engineering, equipment and infrastructure;
Inspecting equipment to ensure proper functioning;
Marketing goat products including semen

Human Resources Management

Interpreting and implementing government and Bindura University of Science Education policies with regard to labour managememt;
Enforcing occupational health and safety regulations

Record Keeping

Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records;
Maintaining accurate production records;
Maintaining an up to date asset inventory;
Maintaining accurate human resources records;
Employ ICT in record keeping.

Resource Mobilization

Negotiating with relevant government departments, banks, and input suppliers to obtaining equipment and inputs loans or contract on behalf of the University;
Linking the Goat Project with potential partners

Reporting

Preparing weekly reports;
Preparing of the financial statements