Head of Agronomy for Union of Kampuchea Modern Agricultural Community
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| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy, Exec. / Management |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 11th September 2026 |
| Salary : |
$2,000 - $2,500
|
| Experience : | Minimum 10 years |
| Degree : | Master |
Job Description
We are now looking for qualified candidate to fulfill the position below:
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- Lead UKMAC’s agronomy strategy, crop production systems, and technical standards across all member MACs.
- Develop and standardize crop production SOPs and technical protocols covering land preparation, variety selection, planting, soil fertility, crop nutrition, irrigation/fertigation, IPM, harvesting, and post-harvest practices.
- Lead technical production planning, including cropping calendars, production targets, input requirements, and expected yield and quality standards for priority crops.
- Provide expert technical guidance on crop health, pest and disease management, soil and nutrient management, water management, yield improvement, and production efficiency.
- Monitor and analyze crop performance, yield, quality, input use, production efficiency, and agronomic risks, and lead corrective actions when technical or production problems occur.
- Lead the implementation of GAP, IPM, climate-smart agriculture, food safety, traceability, and sustainable production practices across member MACs.
- Supervise and provide technical leadership to Regional Heads of Agronomy, agronomists, farm technical teams, and technical consultants, ensuring consistent standards and practices.
- Conduct regular field inspections, crop assessments, technical audits, and root-cause analysis of major production problems and provide practical technical solutions.
- Evaluate and validate crop varieties, agricultural inputs, technologies, and production methods before recommending wider adoption across UKMAC.
- Lead agronomic assessments and technical planning for the establishment, expansion, and improvement of farms and crop production areas within member MACs.
- Coordinate with the Head of Value Chain to ensure crop selection, production volumes, quality, and harvest timing are technically feasible and aligned with market requirements.
- Prepare technical performance reports, production risk assessments, and strategic agronomic recommendations for the COO and senior management.
Job Requirements
Languages:
- English - Good
- Khmer - Good
- Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field is required
- Master's Degree is preferred
- Agronomy, crop production, or commercial farming, including senior technical or management experience for over 10 years is required
- Proven experience leading agronomists, technical teams, and/or multi-site crop production operations.
- Strong practical knowledge of crop production, IPM, crop nutrition, soil management, irrigation/fertigation, crop health, GAP, and yield optimization.
- Proven ability to develop and implement crop production plans, cropping calendars, SOPs, technical standards, and corrective actions.
- Experience with commercial farms, agricultural cooperatives, producer organizations, or large-scale farmer production systems.
- Strong Report Planning, Risk Assessment, and Technical Recommendations.
- Proficiency in Khmer and English,
- Willingness to travel regularly to member MACs and production sites.
- Strong technical problem-solving, analytical, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
How to Apply?
Interested, qualified candidates are invited to send their CV and Cover letter (including at least 2 references) to the Google Form link
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Organization Information (Opening jobs)
| Organization : | Union of Kampuchea Modern Agricultural Community |
| Address : | Sangkat Preaek Lieb, Khan Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
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