Job vacancy Agriculture, Lowongan Pertanian / Perkebunan / kehutanan

PT Smartwood Indonesia

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Technical Consultant, Sustainable Agriculture Division, Rainforest Alliance
(Lampung)

Responsibilities:

Reports to: Manager, Asia-Pacific Region, Sustainable Agriculture
Position Location: Lampung, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English as well as local languages; ability to express himself/herself in a clear and concise manner
Willingness to stay in the Lampung region
Hold Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, environmental science, or related field; Masters degree preferred
Having 3-5 years of coffee sector and/or environmental and/or social sector experience in Indonesia; must be familiar with Indonesian Robusta coffee supply chains and production and processing activities as well as environmental protection requirements. Experience with the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) or other certification standards is a plus.
Farmer training and/or extensionist experience, especially in the design, organization and delivery of training events
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet)



Summary of Position:

The Technical Consultant will be reporting from the Lampung coffee growing region and will be working with the Denpasar based Sustainable Agriculture Regional Manager. S/he will cultivate relationships with key stakeholders in and next to the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (BBSNP) in Southern Sumatra. S/he will be responsible for assisting in training exporters, local coffee collectors, technical assistance providers and model farmer groups in standards for sustainable agriculture, group certification methodologies and coffee traceability techniques. S/he will lead public consultations to create Local Indicator Guidelines and develop and/or adapt technical support tools. S/he will compile and maintain up-to-date information about the protection status of the BBSNP with particular focus on the coffee producers.


Compensation:
Reimbursement commensurate with experience.


To apply:
Send resume, cover letter and salary history to:
PT Smartwood Indonesia, Jl. Ciung Wanara no. 1X Renon Denpasar Bali, 80225,
Fax. +62 361 235-875 or email to asia_pacific@ra.org
PT Smartwood Indonesia is an equal opportunity employer

Closing Date: 10-10-08