General manager – Farm ( Sheep and Goat )

Alliance International Consulting Firm; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the agricultural sector is seeking a skilled manager to oversee farm operations in Abu Dhabi. This role involves leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in livestock management, particularly with sheep and goats. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to food security in the UAE while working in a dynamic environment that adapts to seasonal demands. If you are passionate about agriculture and ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of leadership and management experience in agricultural settings.
• Experience with livestock management, particularly sheep and goats.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead farm operations while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Organize sales and purchases of livestock and agricultural products.
• Recruit and supervise farm workers to maintain productivity.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Budgeting

Sales Organization

Administrative Record Keeping

Knowledge of Pests and Diseases

Job description

Company Details : It is a private company with its head office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. They invest in the Agricultural value chain with the goal to contribute to Food Security for the UAE. They have a long-term contract with the Abu Dhabi Government to supply hay and forage for husbandry farmers in Abu Dhabi. Through various partnerships in host countries, they have their own farm operations to supplement imported hay and forage.

City : Abu Dhabi

Postal Code : 971

Experience : 5-10 years

Salary : 20000

Industry : Farm

Openings : 1

Primary Responsibilities :

• Forward planning and good leadership skills
• Budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records
• Organising sales and purchases of livestock (Sheep & Goat), farm equipment, crops, and agricultural products
• Feed background would be an advantage
• Handling paperwork and keeping administrative records
• Recruiting, training / instructing, and supervising farm workers
• Making sure that work progresses satisfactorily
• Ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards
• Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases
• Ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets
• Organising maintenance / repair of farm property, equipment, and machinery
• Advertising and marketing farm products or the work of the farmer

Variations in workloads relate to seasonal demands – some unsociable hours may be necessary during busy periods (e.g., during harvesting or lambing) and managers will be expected to deal with emergencies.

Experience Requirements :

• Candidate must speak Arabic; first preference for those already based in the UAE (because they will know how to deal with Emirati people “locals”)
• Leadership / Management experience is key - 5-8 years’ experience required
• Must have experience with Sheep and Goat.
• Preferred nationality : Pakistani / Indian based in UAE.