Agronomist

Full Job Description

LOCATION:               Sikhiu Plant, Nakhonratchasima province, Thailand

REPORTS TO:            Raw Material Development Manager

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site

The Agronomist is responsible for contributing the Agribusiness team to establish and grow reliable and sustainable sources of tapioca supply according to the Company’s growth plan.  On daily basis, Agronomist will monitor the production and crop condition, make observation in the field, identify gap and corrective actions.  S/he will work closely with farmers, academics and related institutes, as well as internal parties. The Agronomist must have a thorough understanding of agronomical knowledge and application.  The areas include soil nutrition and management, pests and diseases, water management, use of agrochemicals and organic products, etc.  It is essential that he or she will work together with other colleagues as a team. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintain relationship and participation of current farmers and recruit additional farmers into the program.

• Manage planting material of waxy cassava from and to among the current and new farmers.

• Conduct necessary experiment to prove technology and find easy-to-adopt application.

• Manage the harvesting plan to align between harvest and plant grinding schedule.

• Establish relationship and work closely with farmers in the program. 

• Conduct necessary experiment to obtain simple & effective solutions, practices or initiatives which will increase productivity and quality of supply.

• Liaise and work to gain supports from external parties on proposal and implementation of projects that help resolve issues or make improvement of the program.

Qualified candidates will have:

Mandatory requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or related fields.

• 1-3 years of experience in agricultural development projects.

• Excellent communication skills; comfort with working with a team based in multiple locations.

• Interpersonal skill, team player and enjoy working with people at all levels.

• Self-motivated, can work independently or with minimal supervision.

• Be able to travel and work in the assigned area and have a valid driving license.

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