Remote Sustainable Agriculture Lead

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan

Flexible remote work

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist to drive remote strategies promoting environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social equity in farming. You will lead field research, plan sustainable programs, and advise stakeholders on best practices from anywhere.

The role emphasizes ecological theory, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to advance innovative agricultural solutions and training initiatives in a flexible remote environment.

Formación

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agronomy, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Sustainable Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in agricultural research, extension, or consulting.
• Excellent understanding of ecological principles and their application in farming.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Experience with remote work and stakeholder consultation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement sustainable agricultural plans for diverse farm operations.
• Conduct research on soil health, water management, biodiversity, and pest control.
• Provide expert advice to farmers on adopting sustainable techniques.
• Analyze data on crop yields, resource use and environmental impact for decisions.
• Create training materials for farmers on sustainability principles.
• Stay updated on scientific advances, policy changes and market trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into business strategies.
• Monitor and report progress and impact of sustainability projects.

Conocimientos

Field research

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Educación

Master's or Ph.D. in relevant field

Herramientas

Data analysis software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist to drive remote strategies promoting environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social equity in farming. You will lead field research, plan sustainable programs, and advise stakeholders on best practices from anywhere.

The role emphasizes ecological theory, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to advance innovative agricultural solutions and training initiatives in a flexible remote environment.