Assistant Farm Manager

How to Apply: Send your application (scanned PDF with all documents merged into one continuous file) to recruitment@kabianga.ac.ke. Hard copy and electronic application must be received by 5:00 p.m. (EAT) on Tuesday, 31st August 2026. Address applications to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance), University of Kabianga, P.O. Box 2030 – 20200 Kericho. Also ask your referees to send their letters of reference under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement.

Show You Can Run a Farm Unit Like a Business

This role is about hitting production targets, managing people, and keeping records that stand up to audit. Hiring managers will look for proof you have done this before, not just that you studied it.

1. Lead with your numbers: On your CV, put concrete results first: yield per acre, cost per unit, staff size managed, or percentage of target achieved. If you improved a process, say by how much.

2. Prove your supervision skills: Give an example of a time you managed staff or students on a farm. Mention how you handled attendance, discipline, or training. Show you can keep a team productive without constant oversight.

3. Show your record-keeping system: Describe the tools you use—spreadsheets, farm management software, or even manual logs. Explain how you track inputs, outputs, and inventory. Be ready to talk about how you ensure accuracy.

4. Prepare for soil and scouting questions: Review soil sampling methods and pest scouting basics. You may be asked how you would decide where to sample or what to look for during patrols. Give a clear, step-by-step answer.

5. Highlight your computer skills: Even if the job is outdoors, you will need to use computers for records and reports. List specific software you know: Excel, Word, maybe farm-specific tools. If you have any certification, mention it.

6. Connect your education to the role: If you have a degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Economics, explain how it helps you understand production costs, budgeting, and market prices. If you have a diploma, show how your practical training prepared you for this.

7. Show you know the local context: Kericho is a tea and dairy region. Mention any experience with crops or livestock common in the area. Show you understand the challenges of farming in Kenya, like weather variability or input costs.

8. Prepare for the application process: Follow the instructions exactly: merge all documents into one PDF, email it, and also send a hard copy. Confirm your referees will send letters on time. Missing a detail here could cost you the job.