Remote Climate-Smart Agriculture Advisor

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development

Impactful projects

Collaborative remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Sustainable Agriculture Consultant to guide clients in adopting environmentally sound and economically viable farming practices. This fully remote advisory role involves assessing operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing tailored sustainability strategies for diverse agricultural businesses.

You will collaborate with clients globally, applying climate-smart techniques, conservation practices, and regulatory guidance, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in sustainable agriculture, environmental consulting, or agricultural research.
• Strong knowledge of ecological principles, conservation techniques, and environmental impact assessment.
• Experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies for agricultural businesses.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of agricultural operations to identify areas for enhancing sustainability and reducing environmental footprint.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for sustainable practices, including water conservation, soil health management, biodiversity enhancement, and waste reduction.
• Advise clients on adopting organic farming methods, integrated pest management, and climate-smart agriculture techniques.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance related to environmental stewardship and sustainable agriculture certifications.
• Educate clients and stakeholders on the benefits and implementation of sustainable agricultural principles and practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Client communication

Ecological principles

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Sustainable Agriculture/Environmental Science/Agronomy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Sustainable Agriculture Consultant to guide clients in adopting environmentally sound and economically viable farming practices. This fully remote advisory role involves assessing operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing tailored sustainability strategies for diverse agricultural businesses.

You will collaborate with clients globally, applying climate-smart techniques, conservation practices, and regulatory guidance, while