Farm Manager

Farm; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private livestock operation in Dubai is seeking a professional Farm Manager to manage and develop livestock and seasonal produce operations. The role involves overseeing camel and goat milking, maintaining cleanliness, managing staff, and implementing effective farming practices. The ideal candidate has an agricultural background and experience in livestock management, is hands-on and detail-oriented, and is focused on sustainability. Competitive package offered with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing livestock farms ideally involving camels and/or goats.
• Comfortable managing small to medium-scale farm operations.
• Experience with organic or semi-organic farming systems is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of camels, goats, and seasonal crops.
• Transition camel milking to machine milking with hygiene protocols.
• Establish and manage goat milking operations.

Skills

Hands-on management

Experience with livestock

Discipline

Detail-oriented

Sustainability focus

Education

Agricultural Diploma / Degree

Job description

Dubai Area United Arab Emirates: Seeking a professional hands‑on Farm Manager to manage and develop a private livestock and seasonal produce farm in the UAE. The farm currently and progressively includes camels (core operation including milking), goats with plans for goat milking, clean milk handling, controlled milk sales, seasonal vegetables depending on climate and season, existing sheds, greenhouses and supporting infrastructure. Operations will expand gradually based on performance and feasibility.

Minimum Requirements

• Agricultural Diploma / Degree advantageous
• Proven experience managing livestock farms ideally involving: camels and/or goats, dairy‑type milk operations, arid or semi‑arid environments
• Is comfortable managing small to medium‑scale farm operations
• Must be hands‑on, disciplined and detail‑oriented
• Understands hygiene‑driven milk production
• Can implement structure without overcomplicating systems
• Is reliable, practical and focused on long‑term sustainability
• Experience with organic or semi‑organic farming systems is a strong advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Full day‑to‑day operational management of the farm; professional management of camels, goats and seasonal crops
• Transition camel milking from manual to machine milking including hygiene and sanitation protocols
• Fixed milking schedules; milk yield recording per animal
• Establish and manage goat milking operations; oversee seasonal vegetable production and greenhouse activities
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare; feed and water management
• Supervise and manage farm staff with clear task allocation
• Implement disease prevention, monitoring and isolation procedures
• Maintain simple but consistent records: milk production, animal health, feeding and breeding, mortality and treatments
• Continuously improve efficiency, discipline and quality of operations

Required Experience:

Manager