Overview
Farm Manager Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Confidential
Title: Farm Manager
Company: Confidential
Location: Doha, Qatar
The Farm House Operations Manager will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the farm, farmhouse, agricultural activities, landscaping, livestock, poultry, facilities, staff, and general estate operations. The role requires a hands-on professional capable of managing both agricultural and residential farm operations, ensuring the property, vegetation, animals, equipment, and support staff are maintained to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
1. Farm & Agricultural Operations
- Manage daily operations of the farm and agricultural areas.
- Supervise cultivation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, harvesting, and general crop maintenance.
- Monitor the health and productivity of vegetables, fruits, plants, trees, and other vegetation.
- Develop seasonal planting and crop maintenance schedules.
- Ensure proper use of fertilizers, pesticides, compost, soil treatments, and other agricultural inputs.
- Monitor irrigation systems, water consumption, pumps, tanks, and related equipment.
- Maintain proper records of crops, planting schedules, yields, agricultural materials, and farm activities.
- Identify and address plant diseases, pests, soil issues, and irrigation problems.
2. Livestock & Animal Management
- Oversee the daily care and management of livestock and farm animals.
- Ensure appropriate feeding, watering, cleaning, housing, and general welfare of animals.
- Coordinate with veterinarians regarding vaccinations, medical treatment, breeding, and animal health.
- Maintain records of animal health, breeding, vaccinations, mortality, and feed consumption.
- Ensure animal shelters, pens, barns, and related facilities are clean and properly maintained.
- Monitor animal stock levels and coordinate procurement or breeding requirements.
3. Farmhouse & Estate Operations
- Manage the day-to-day operation and upkeep of the farmhouse and surrounding property.
- Ensure cleanliness, landscaping, gardens, outdoor areas, pathways, and recreational areas are maintained to a high standard.
- Coordinate housekeeping, cleaning, gardening, maintenance, security, drivers, and other support staff.
- Ensure timely maintenance of buildings, fences, gates, water systems, electrical systems, pools, generators, and other facilities.
- Conduct regular inspections of the property and identify maintenance or improvement requirements.
- Ensure the property is prepared for owners, guests, visitors, and special occasions.
4. Staff Management
- Supervise and allocate duties to farm workers, gardeners, animal handlers, cleaners, drivers, maintenance workers, and other estate staff.
- Prepare daily and weekly work schedules.
- Monitor attendance, performance, discipline, productivity, and compliance with assigned duties.
- Train staff on proper farm practices, animal handling, equipment usage, hygiene, and safety procedures.
- Ensure sufficient manpower is available for daily operations and seasonal requirements.
5. Equipment & Machinery
- Oversee the use and maintenance of tractors, agricultural machinery, pumps, irrigation equipment, generators, vehicles, tools, and other farm equipment.
- Maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
- Ensure equipment is used safely and only by trained personnel.
- Monitor fuel, spare parts, tools, and consumables.
- Report major equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs with approved technicians/vendors.
6. Procurement & Inventory
- Monitor stock levels of animal feed, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, cleaning materials, tools, spare parts, and other farm requirements.
- Prepare purchase requests based on operational requirements.
- Coordinate with Procurement/Administration for sourcing and purchasing.
- Maintain proper inventory records and minimize wastage.
- Monitor supplier performance and quality of agricultural and farm-related materials.
7. Budget & Cost Control
- Assist management in preparing annual and operational budgets for the farm and estate.
- Monitor operational expenses and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Control expenditure on manpower, feed, fertilizers, irrigation, maintenance, fuel, utilities, and agricultural supplies.
- Ensure resources are utilized efficiently without compromising quality or animal welfare.
8. Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure safe working practices across the farm and farmhouse.
- Implement appropriate procedures for handling animals, chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, machinery, and equipment.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of agricultural chemicals and hazardous materials.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the farm.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Qatar regulations and internal company/property policies.
- Immediately report accidents, animal health concerns, property damage, or other operational risks to management.
9. Reporting & Administration
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
- Maintain records relating to crops, livestock, staff, inventory, maintenance, irrigation, expenses, and farm production.
- Provide management with updates on operational performance, issues, requirements, and upcoming activities.
- Develop preventive maintenance and seasonal operational plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all farm activities.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Horticulture, Animal Science, or a related field preferred.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in farm, agricultural estate, private farm, farmhouse, or large estate operations.
- Previous experience managing a farm with vegetation/crops and livestock or animals is highly preferred.
- Experience managing farm workers, gardeners, animal handlers, maintenance staff, and domestic/support staff.
- Strong knowledge of irrigation, landscaping, horticulture, crop cultivation, and general farm maintenance.
- Practical knowledge of livestock and animal care.
- Experience with agricultural machinery, pumps, irrigation systems, and farm equipment.
- GCC/Qatar experience is an advantage.
- Valid Qatar driving licence is preferred.
