Farm Manager Sugarcane Plantation In Ethiopia,
Job Description
>Farm Manager Sugarcane Plantation
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE/PACKAGE
• Bachelor Degree in Agriculture
• Eep.10+Years Practical experience in commercial -scale farming, with at least 3 years in a leadership or setup role for plantations over 1,000 hectares Previous work in Africa or with remote multicultural teams is preferred
• Package –INR 250,000 to INR 300000/- month net
• Reporting to – Board of Director (Initially) and And later to company CEO
• Location: Omo Valley, Ethiopia
• Employment Type: -Contractual (with possibility of long-term Engagement)
• Age: Below 50 years
Key skills:
• Proven experience with pivot irrigation systems and harrow/farrow land development practices.
• Strong understanding of nursery techniques, crop management, pest/disease control, and soil health in tropical or semi-arid zones.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to ‘get things done’ on the ground, even with minimal infrastructure and in remote locations.
• Experience working in Africa or similar developing regions is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; familiarity with Amharic or willingness to learn is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team-building capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in lean, high-accountability environments.
• Comfortable living and working in remote/rural locations for extended periods.
Position Summary
Raval Sugar Manufacturing is embarking on a major greenfield sugarcane farming project in Omo Valley, Ethiopia. We are seeking a highly experienced and execution-focused Farm Manager to lead the setup and operations of our sugarcane plantation. The selected candidate will be responsible for end-to-end farm development, from nursery establishment to irrigation implementation, infrastructure planning, land preparation, and scaling operations across 1,000+ hectares of farmland.
This is a pivotal role requiring practical expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to work effectively with local labor under a lean setup. The ideal candidate must have a successful track record in establishing and managing large-scale sugarcane plantations in Africa, India, or similar geographies.
Job Description:
– Lead and execute the end-to-end setup of the sugarcane farm, including nursery development, site planning, and phased planting.
– Develop and supervise the implementation of basic on-farm infrastructure, including roads, water access, fencing,equipment sheds, and field housing if needed.
– Design and deploy irrigation systems with a focus on pivot-based and harrow & farrow techniques suited to the topography and water availability of Omo Valley.
– Oversee land preparation and soil conditioning to ensure optimal crop establishment for the first and subsequent planting cycles.
– Work closely with agronomists and consultants to optimize variety selection, planting schedules, crop rotation, and yield management.
– Build and train a local operations team, maximizing local skills with minimal dependency on external resources.
– Implement and ensure adherence to lean farming practices, emphasizing productivity, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
– Establish reporting systems for daily progress, cost control, and crop health monitoring, keeping key stakeholders regularly informed.
– Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and finance teams within the Raval Group as required.
