DescriptionOversees all agricultural operations—crop production, livestock management, and machinery maintenance—to support research, teaching, and commercial profitability. Key duties include budgeting, staff supervision, implementing sustainable farming practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards**

Requirements**

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-(i) Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or its equivalent from a recognized institution;(ii) At least nine (9) years’ work experience in a relevant field;(iii) Proficiency in computer applications;(iv) Membership registration with relevant professional body;(v) Continuous Management training lasting not less than four (4) weeks;(vi) Evidence of continuous professional development.

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: being in charge of the coordination and management of the university farm, preparing staff establishment, advising on staff training and development, formulation and implementation of farm policies and strategies, budgeting and procurement, ensuring quality standards are maintained, staff development and capacity building, and any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time.