Remote Sustainable Agriculture Expert — Global Impact

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 988,000 - 1,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development through e-cou

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sustainable Agriculture Specialist to drive innovative projects that promote environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically viable farming systems worldwide.

You will engage with communities, researchers, and policymakers to foster knowledge sharing, capacity building, and evidence-based practices in sustainable agriculture from a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, International Development, or closely related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience designing and implementing sustainable agriculture projects.
• Knowledge of a wide range of sustainable farming systems and ecological principles.
• Experience managing projects remotely or in distributed teams.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills with online training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage projects promoting sustainable agricultural techniques.
• Conduct remote field assessments and data collection using digital tools and partners.
• Develop training materials and curricula on sustainable agriculture for diverse audiences.
• Facilitate online workshops, webinars, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Collaborate with research partners to evaluate impacts and contribute to publications.
• Advise on policy recommendations to support sustainable development.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and reporting remotely.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders including NGOs and government agencies.

Skills

Project management

Sustainable agriculture

Ecological farming principles

Remote teamwork

Online training

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Trello

Google Workspace

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sustainable Agriculture Specialist to drive innovative projects that promote environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically viable farming systems worldwide.

You will engage with communities, researchers, and policymakers to foster knowledge sharing, capacity building, and evidence-based practices in sustainable agriculture from a remote setting.