Agronomist

Louis Dreyfus Company; Bandar Lampung; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Indonesia seeks an Agronomist to implement coffee crop estimation methodologies and coordinate sustainability efforts. The role requires a Bachelor's in agriculture and 2-3 years of experience, preferably in coffee. Key responsibilities include extensive traveling for surveys, building relationships with farmers, and managing sustainability initiatives. Additional skills in certification processes and MS Office are required. Strong communication skills in English are a plus.

Benefits

Outstanding career development opportunities

Dynamic international work environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in coffee.
• Strong relationships with stakeholders are essential.
• Advanced knowledge in Coffee Agronomy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement research methodologies for coffee crop estimation.
• Travel frequently to conduct surveys with farmers.
• Coordinate sustainability activities for the coffee platform.

Skills

Building relationships with farmers

Knowledge in Agriculture

Certification processes

Experience in sustainable supply chains

Basic MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture

Job description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Agronomical Research

• Implementation of agreed Research Methodology for coffee crop estimation and constant review of the methodologies to estimate Robusta and Arabica crop production in Indonesia.
• Plan, participate and travel extensively across provinces for carrying out surveys with farmers, stockholders and to Government offices to collect primary and secondary data as and when required by the Company. To do the surveys diligently by strictly following the guidelines and procedures that are already set.
• Need based telephonic surveys.
• Implement properly the visual estimation techniques during the crop tours and enhance the usage of visual estimates for crop estimation.
• Send out reports highlighting the impact of weather on crop estimation, harvesting, and selling of coffee.
• Exploring coffee regions in different provinces and add sample farmers in the newly explored coffee regions. Periodically review the samples distribution in the existing coffee regions.
• Periodically review and report the Indonesia coffee area.
• Highlight the risks to the crop estimate by working out various scenarios. Assessment of the impact of various scenarios on yields and associated probabilities such as weather, pests, diseases and changing costs or supply of inputs or labor etc.
• Conducting detailed cost of production studies.

Sustainability

Responsible Sourcing:

• The Agronomist is taking in charge of coordinating and supporting the sustainability activities of the Louis Dreyfus Coffee Platform in the field, including the management of field technicians in a designed area.
• Experience on coordinate and implement verified/certified coffee supply chains in the field (Rainforest Alliance, 4C, Louis Dreyfus Company Responsible Sourcing Program)
• Be the reference expert for Field Technician regarding best practices in sustainable coffee chains.
• Coordinate, implement audits (external) and supports field technicians for internal inspections and continuous improvement.

Stronger Coffee Initiative:

• Support and coordinate the implementation of the Stronger Coffee Initiatives program's activities in designated area.
• SCI Activities include implementation of demo-plots, distribution of agroforestry trees, Farmer Field School, and more.
• Support and coordinate periodical Monitoring & Evaluation of SCI program metrics.
• Lead and implement trainings on good agricultural practices based on regenerative agriculture framework

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture
• Experience: 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in coffee
• Capacity in building strong relationships with farmers and related stake holders.
• Advance knowledge in Agriculture, especially in Coffee Agronomy.
• Good knowledge in Certification Processes.
• Experience in developing sustainable supply chains.
• Basic MS Office skill, (particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Willing to travel on regular basis for crop tours and to supervise the implementation of sustainability initiatives.

Languages: In addition to Bahasa, reasonable spoken and written skills in English

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.