Agricultural Sustainability Manager

hace 1 mes

Palmira, Valle del Cauca, Colombia Alliance Bioversity & CIAT A tiempo completo
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Sustainability Manager to oversee and manage agricultural field operations for crops such as beans, rice, forages, cassava, and sugarcane. This role will play a key part in ensuring efficient and effective operations by integrating advanced technologies to enhance sustainability.

About the Position

The Field Operations Team Leader will collaborate with Breeding teams to develop and implement sustainable crop management practices to mitigate climate change impacts and utilize advanced AI tools to maximize genetic gains and enhance crop resilience.

Main Responsibilities
  • Field Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of field operations for beans, rice, forages, cassava, and sugarcane.
  • Implement best practices in crop management, including precision agriculture and mechanization.
  • Coordinate the use of agricultural machinery from soil preparation to harvesting.
  • Develop and disseminate sustainable crop management practices to mitigate climate change impacts.
  • Operational Leadership: Lead and manage field teams, ensuring effective communication and teamwork with the Crops for Nutrition and Health lever.
  • Develop and implement training programs for field staff on new technologies, techniques, and methodologies.
  • Create strategies in collaboration with research teams to increase efficiency and improve service delivery in field operations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
  • Production Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to increase crop yields and quality.
  • Manage the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Monitor and report on crop performance, making data-driven decisions to optimize service delivery.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agroindustrial Engineering, or related fields.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in agricultural operations, preferably in research contexts or international projects.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in the field and implementing new technologies in agriculture.
  • Experience in budget management, with skills in planning, executing, and controlling financial resources in agricultural operations.
Salary and Benefits

This is a nationally recruited position placed at a BG09, on a scale of 14 levels, with level 14 being the highest. The salary for this position is estimated to be around $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Alliance Bioversity & CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer, striving for gender, diversity, and inclusion in our staff, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic.

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