abu dhabi, abu dhabi emirate, United Arab Emirates Unknown Posted 7 days ago
$120,000 – $180,000
Coordinate and oversee daily field operations across all apiary locations.
Plan seasonal beekeeping activities, including hive inspections, feeding, colony splitting, queen replacement, and honey harvesting.
Monitor bee colony health and identify diseases, pests (e.g., Varroa mites), and other risks, implementing appropriate treatment and preventive measures.
Ensure proper maintenance of beehives, equipment, and apiary infrastructure.
Supervise and provide technical guidance to field beekeepers and apiary assistants.
Coordinate the transportation and placement of hives for honey production and crop pollination services.
Maintain accurate records of hive inventory, colony performance, honey yields, treatments, and field activities.
Monitor environmental conditions affecting bee health and productivity.
Ensure compliance with biosecurity, environmental, and occupational health and safety regulations.
Coordinate procurement requests for beekeeping equipment, feed, medications, and consumables.
Conduct regular field inspections and prepare operational reports for management.
Train field personnel on best beekeeping practices, hive management, and safety procedures.
Liaise with farmers, landowners, and stakeholders regarding apiary placement and pollination activities.
Support research and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and sustainability.
Ensure quality standards are maintained for honey harvesting, extraction, storage, and handling.
Respond to emergency situations affecting apiaries, including disease outbreaks, adverse weather, or colony losses.
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Apiculture, Animal Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in commercial beekeeping or apiary operations.
Strong knowledge of bee biology, colony management, honey production, and pollination practices.
Experience supervising field teams is preferred.
Familiarity with pest and disease management in apiculture.
Valid driving license (preferred for field travel).
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