Remote Sustainable Agriculture Advocate: Policy & Programs

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 996,000 - 1,494,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual home office allowance

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Sustainable Agriculture Advocate for a global nonprofit advancing ecological farming, food security, and rural development. You will lead policy analysis, program design, and outreach while working remotely from anywhere.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and clear communication to drive environmental stewardship and social equity in food systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Policy, Development Studies, Agronomy, or related field.
• At least 5 years in policy advocacy, program development, or research related to sustainable agriculture.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable farming techniques, agroecology, and conservation practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with persuasive advocacy.
• Experience in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Project management and remote collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze policy related to sustainable agriculture at local, national, and international levels.
• Develop policy recommendations and advocacy strategies to promote environmentally sound and socially equitable practices.
• Design and implement programs helping farmers transition to sustainable methods.
• Engage with government officials, industry leaders, farmers and communities to build support.
• Create reports, briefs, and online content to raise awareness and educate the public.
• Organize workshops, webinars, and public forums on sustainable agriculture topics.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of policies and programs.
• Collaborate with research institutions and NGOs to share knowledge and best practices.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and challenges in sustainable agriculture and food systems.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Program development

Research

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Education

Master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Sustainable Agriculture Advocate for a global nonprofit advancing ecological farming, food security, and rural development. You will lead policy analysis, program design, and outreach while working remotely from anywhere.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and clear communication to drive environmental stewardship and social equity in food systems.