Cambodia Recruitment Agency (CRA)

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iDE Cambodia

Job Title : Commercial Agronomist, FDP (Fertilizer Deep Placement) Production Officer, Administrative Assistant,

Location : Kandal,Prey Veng

Vacancy Type : Agriculture,Rural development

Education : All levels

Introduction :

Creates income and livelihood opportunities for poor rural households
Now Hiring:
Commercial Agronomist (Based in Kandal and Prey Veng provinces)
FDP (Fertilizer Deep Placement) Production Officer ( Siem Reap and kandal Province)
Administrative Assistant (Based in Phnom Penh with occasional travel to provinces)
Research Agronomist (Based in Kamport, Takeo and Kandal provinces)
Driver (Based in Takeo Province)

Job Description :

COMMERCIAL AGRONOMIST
The Commercial Agronomist is responsible for leading the agronomic/sales activities of a team of Farm Business Advisors (FBAs). The FBAs service a group of client farmers with good quality inputs (seed, fertilizer, drip irrigation etc), value-added with sound technical advice. The Commercial Agronomist will help the FBA build their business through providing agronomic backup, which will lead to increased farmer income. All advice is given with a view to profit, and may include increased/decreased or different input use. Attention to customer service, and providing cost-effective solutions, are an important part of this position.

FDP PRODUCTION OFFICER
The FDP Production Officer is responsible for overseeing the Lors Thmey’s. FDP production facility in Kandal and Svay Rieng provinces, ensuring that all production processes and outputs meet quality standards and consumer demands in a timely and cost effective manner. The FDP Production Officer is also responsible for setting up, facilitating and linking the FDP local distribution chain in northwest provinces. This position is full time and is based in Siem Reap in this year of 2014 and will move to Kandal province in early 2015, with travel as necessary.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for facilitating the smooth operation of Lors Thmey Administration, logistics, and documentation, by assisting management team in order to achieve the goals of Lors Thmey.

RESEARCH AGRONOMIST
Do you appreciate the connection between robust research results and competitive advantage ? Do you have a commitment to quality record keeping of both agronomic and gross margin information ? We are looking for a qualified and experienced Agronomist to manage IDE’s diverse research program. Investigate difference crop varieties and growing techniques, water management options or climate change adaptation strategies. Promote your results through a range of audiences and watch the changes in farmer incomes.

Job Requirement :

Commercial Agronomist

Four years work in rural area with commercial agricultural entity (ideal) or with profit-driven development projects
University degree in agronomy (horticulture production) desirable, but not essential
Proven record in profit generation from agricultural enterprises
Cash and stock handling experience
Willingness to work with incentive-based salary
Able to motivate a sales team and identify ways to improve sales performance
High level interpersonal, communication, negotiation skill
Good understanding of agricultural markets
Be able to drive motorbike in rural area

FDP (Fertilizer Deep Placement) Production Officer

3 years relevant work experience in management and mechanics
Understanding of production processes and tests
Understanding of distribution chain and stock inventory
Experience in work planning, report writing, record keeping
Clear Khmer written and oral communication competence
Ability to speak read, and write some English words
Computer abilities with MS Office and Email

Administrative Assistant

Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
Strong English and Khmer communication skills (written and spoken)
Computer literacy: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Power Point, Internet and Email
High level interpersonal, communication, negotiation and persuasive skills
Knowledge and experience in basic office work
Ability to take on responsible tasks and activities
Ability to exercise decorum and discretion when necessary
Valid Drivers License

Research Agronomist

Agronomy degree
Significant experience in a research environment and/or where detailed agronomic data collection is required
High-level attention to detail and ability to follow a plan exactly as intended
Excellent agronomic skills in pest/disease/nutrition/water management
Maintains a wide network of agricultural contacts in Cambodia and ideally with international institutes
Ability to record and understand gross margins

Driver

At least finished Hight School of any Cambodian school
2 years relevant experience

Job Duties :

Commercial Agronomist

Customer service, and providing cost-effective solutions, are an important part of this position.

FDP (Fertilizer Deep Placement) Production Officer

The FDP (Fertilizer Deep Placement) Production Officer reports directly to the Deputy Director or assignee, Works in collaboration with Administration Team

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer
or assignee, Works in collaboration with Administration Team

Research Agronomist

The Research Agronomist reports directly to the Regional Manager or assignee, Works in collaboration with Administration Team

Driver

The Driver reports directly to the Stock Controller/ Admin
or assignee, Works in collaboration with Administration Team

Posting Date :

July-31-2014

Closing Date :

August-16-2014

How to apply :

Send CV and cover letter to iDE Cambodia, PO Box 1577, Phnom Penh or email it to email below. Closing date: August 16th, 2014. www.ide-cambodia.org

Contact Detail :

Name : iDE Cambodia

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Email : info@ide-cambodia.org

Address : iDE Cambodia, PO Box 1577, Phnom Penh

Web Site : www.ide-cambodia.org