Field Agronomist: Fruits & Vegetables Programs

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting sustainable agriculture in Georgia. An Agronomist is needed to support Farmer Field Schools, guide agronomic activities and data collection across western Georgia under supervision.

The role emphasizes technical guidance to farmers, demonstration plots, and master classes in vegetable production, grapes, and fruit crops, with English

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Agronomy.
• 3 years of relevant experience in agriculture.
• Working knowledge of English.
• National of Georgia or resident of the country with a valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Lead field support in agronomy for Farmer Field Schools in vegetable and fruit production.
• Support grape, blueberry, and citrus plot management and training of farmers with hands-on demonstrations.
• Support greenhouse management and counter-season vegetable production training.
• Collect and analyze data on new varieties and deliver them to farmers via FFS.
• Lead vegetable production FF Schools and master classes on agronomic topics.
• Provide technical guidance to project beneficiaries on demonstration plots under FFS.
• Introduce diversification of high-potential crops in target regions.
• Organize and participate in monitoring and data collection for FAO activities.

Skills

Agronomy

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Advanced university degree in Agronomy

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting sustainable agriculture in Georgia. An Agronomist is needed to support Farmer Field Schools, guide agronomic activities and data collection across western Georgia under supervision.

The role emphasizes technical guidance to farmers, demonstration plots, and master classes in vegetable production, grapes, and fruit crops, with English