Regional Head of Agronomy for Union of Kampuchea Modern Agricultural Community
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| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy, Agriculture - Cultivation |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Phnom Penh |
| Hiring : | 3 Positions |
| Closing Date : | 11th September 2026 |
| Salary : |
$1,500 - $2,000
|
| Experience : | Minimum 5 years |
| Degree : | Master |
Job Description
We are now looking for qualified candidate to fulfill the position below:
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- Provide technical leadership and supervision to agronomists and crop production teams across member MACs within the assigned region.
- Implement and monitor UKMAC crop production SOPs, cropping calendars, technical standards, and production plans across assigned MACs.
- Monitor crop health, yield, quality, input use, and overall agronomic performance, and ensure timely corrective actions where performance falls below target.
- Conduct regular field inspections and technical assessments to identify production constraints and provide practical solutions to crop problems.
- Provide technical guidance on IPM, pest and disease management, soil fertility, crop nutrition, irrigation/fertigation, and yield improvement.
- Ensure implementation and compliance with GAP, IPM, climate-smart agriculture, food safety, traceability, and sustainable production practices.
- Lead regional response to significant pest and disease outbreaks, crop failures, climate-related risks, and other technical production issues, escalating major risks to the Head of Agronomy when required.
- Guide and coach agronomists and farm technical teams, and coordinate technical demonstrations and training based on identified production needs.
- Support technical assessments and production planning for the establishment, expansion, and improvement of member MAC production areas within the region.
- Consolidate and analyze regional production and agronomic data, and report crop performance, technical risks, corrective actions, and recommendations to the Head of Agronomy.
- Coordinate with relevant UKMAC functions and local stakeholders to ensure regional crop production activities are effectively implemented and aligned with UKMAC standards.
Job Requirements
Languages:
- English - Good
- Khmer - Good
- Bachelor's Degree in in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, Plant Science, or a related field is required
- Master's Degree is preferred
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in agronomy, crop production, or commercial farming, with practical field experience in Agribusiness and Farming for 5 years is preferred
- Proven experience supervising agronomists, field technicians, or crop production teams and supporting multi-site or farmer-based production.
- Strong practical knowledge of crop production, IPM, pest and disease management, soil fertility, crop nutrition, irrigation/fertigation, GAP, and sustainable farming practices.
- Ability to monitor and analyze crop health, yield, quality, input use, and field performance, identify technical problems, and recommend corrective actions.
- Experience developing or implementing crop production plans, cropping calendars, SOPs, and technical standards.
- Strong report planning, risk assessment, and technical recommendations.
- Proficiency in Khmer and English
- Willingness to travel regularly across assigned MACs and production areas.
- Strong technical problem-solving, leadership, coaching, communication, analytical, and reporting 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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