About the Job
LOOTAH Group of Companies / https://lootahgroup.com/
LOOTAH Group of Companies is a large multinational mega conglomerate. We are a respected & established brand name in the Middle East and East Africa,
LOOTAH Group of Companies Mission are to make inspirational quality products and services accessible to our customers in all aspects of our business.
LOOTAH Agriculture & Farming is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on innovative farming solutions to meet growing food demands and contributes to a more sustainable future for agriculture in the region.
We are looking for –
Position: Commercial Farm Manager (Coffee & Spice Crops Specialist)
Organization: LOOTAH Group of Companies / https://lootahgroup.com/
Location: Southwest Ethiopia (e.g., Bench Sheko, Kaffa, Sheka Zones)
Farm Size: 1,000+ hectares
Employment Type: Full-Time, Residential
Application Deadline: 15 days after announcement
Expected Start Date: Immediate
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Farm Manager with extensive expertise in large-scale coffee production, spice crops cultivation, and modern apiculture. The successful candidate will oversee our 1,000+ hectare commercial farm in Southwest Ethiopia, managing diverse agricultural operations while implementing sustainable and profitable farming practices.
Key Responsibilities
1. Large-Scale Coffee Farm Management
- Manage 1,000+ hectares of commercial coffee plantation
- Implement modern coffee agronomy practices (shade management, pruning, harvesting)
- Oversaw coffee processing (wet/dry methods) and quality control
- Manage coffee nursery operations and replanting programs
- Implement specialty coffee production protocols
2. Spice Crops Production
- Manage cultivation of Ethiopian spice crops (cardamom, turmeric, black pepper, cardamom)
- Develop intercropping systems with coffee
- Oversee spice processing, drying, and quality grading
- Implement value-addition strategies for spice products
3. Modern Apiculture & Beekeeping
- Manage commercial apiary with 200+ modern hives
- Implement migratory beekeeping practices
- Oversee honey production, extraction, and processing
- Manage bee health and disease control
- Develop value-added bee products (propolis, royal jelly, beeswax)
4. General Farm Operations
- Manage large farm workforce (100+ employees)
- Oversee farm mechanization and equipment maintenance
- Implement sustainable land management practices
- Manage budgets, inputs, and production costs
- Ensure compliance with agricultural regulations
5. Strategic Planning & Reporting
- Develop annual production plans and budgets
- Implement monitoring and evaluation systems
- Prepare regular progress reports for HQ/ investors
- Conduct yield analysis and productivity improvements
What We Offer
- Attractive salary package with performance bonuses
- Comfortable on-farm housing with utilities
- Vehicle and transportation provided
- Professional development opportunities
About You
Required Qualifications
Education:
- BSc/MSc in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Plant Sciences
- Additional training in coffee science or apiculture preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 7-10 years in large-scale commercial farming
- Proven experience managing 500+ hectare coffee farms
- Hands-on experience with spice crops cultivation
- Commercial beekeeping and modern apiary management
- Experience in private investment agriculture
Technical Skills:
- Large-scale coffee farm management
- Spice crops agronomy
- Modern beekeeping & apiary management
- Farm mechanization & equipment
- Workforce management (100+ employees)
- Budgeting and financial management
- Sustainable agriculture practices
- Quality control & certification standards
Desired Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Adaptability to remote farm locations
- Financial acumen and business management skills
- Knowledge of Ethiopian agricultural policies
- Fluency in local languages (Amharic, Bench, Kaffa, etc.)
- Computer literacy (farm management software, Excel)
Requirement Skill
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Leadership
Environmental regulations
How To Apply
Send your application to:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: “Commercial Farm Manager Application – [Your Name]”
Selection Process:
Initial CV screening
Technical competency assessment
Practical farm management exercise
Panel interview (in-person or virtual)
Reference checks
Work Environment
Based on a large commercial farm in Southwest Ethiopia
May involve working in remote areas with basic amenities
Regular travel between farm sections required
Accommodation provided on or near the farm
Additional Notes
Preference given to candidates with experience in Southwest Ethiopia
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Successful candidate must be willing to relocate
Required Documents:
Detailed CV with employment history
Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Three professional references with contact information
Salary expectation
More Information
- Address Southwest Ethiopia (e.g., Bench Sheko, Kaffa, Sheka Zones)
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10
- Qualification BA/BSc
