Manager, Regenerative Agriculture

Cutting Edge Recruitment; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutting Edge Recruitment is seeking a Manager, Regenerative Agriculture to lead seven officers, drive pilot regenerative agriculture projects, and translate field learnings into scalable practices for sustainable food production and landscape management. The role reports to senior leadership and collaborates with partners to advance field-based knowledge.

The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in a related field, at least five years on-farm experience, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• A university degree in agriculture, soil science, agronomy, holistic science or related disciplines.
• Solid science research skills and at least five years practical experience on farm level.
• Proven ability in knowledge translation and transfer of sustainable agricultural practices.
• Experience in engagement of agricultural professionals and farmers.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussion amongst a team of agriculture officers and experienced farmers to identify and implement pilot research projects for regenerative agriculture.
• Supervise pilot project implementation to ensure delivery of feedback to inform advancement of field practices.
• Translate learnings from field research to knowledge that can be cross-pollinated across other pilot projects and shared within relevant sectors through publication, workshops and other appropriate means.
• Capturing and translating science-based learnings into meaningful improvements. Assist the delivery of an organization-wide integrated approach to regenerative agriculture and holistic estate management.
• Manage project fund application, implementation, evaluation and reporting matters.
• Conduct research projects and public findings, deliver training, workshops, conference and other activities to promote good practices and mainstream regenerative agriculture for sustainable food production and landscape management.

Skills

Science research skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

University degree in agriculture/soil science/agronomy/holistic science

Job description

About the job Manager, Regenerative Agriculture

Job Summary

The job holder will lead a team of seven sustainable agriculture officers, offers specialized support in collaboration building and implement initiatives in scaling regenerative research on the ground. He/she will also engage specialists and partners with common areas of interest to translate the on-the-ground practices to learnings in order to shape and mainstream sustainable practices for food production and landscape management. He/She reports to the Head of Sustainable Living and Agriculture.

Major responsibilities:

• Lead discussion amongst a team of agriculture officers and experienced farmers to identify and implement pilot research projects for regenerative agriculture;
• Supervise pilot project implementation to ensure delivery of relevant and meaningful feedback to inform advancement of field practices;
• Translate learnings from field research to knowledge that can be cross-pollinated across other pilot projects and shared within relevant sectors through publication, workshops and other appropriate means;
• Capturing and translating science-based learnings into meaningful improvements. Assist the delivery of an organization-wide integrated approach to regenerative agriculture and holistic estate management;
• Manage project fund application, implementation, evaluation and reporting matters;
• Conduct research projects and public findings, deliver training, workshops, conference and other activities to promote good practices and mainstream regenerative agriculture for sustainable food production and landscape management.

Job Requirements:

• A university degree in the field of agriculture, soil science, agronomy, holistic science or related disciplines;
• Solid science research skills and at least five years practical experience on farm level;
• Proven ability in knowledge translation and transfer of sustainable agricultural practices;
• Experience in engagement of agricultural professionals and farmers;
• Strong communication skills and good command of Proficiency in Cantonese or Putonghua is preferred;
• Experience in working with multicultural teams and have an understanding of Chinese;
• Have a good understanding of the sustainability issues and food system in Hong Kong is an asset;
• Inspiring, can-do attitude, able to lead, develop, build team and coach;
• Physically fit for frequent outdoor;
• Open minded and recognize the validity of all spiritual paths.