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MANAGER REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES - SURAT THANI, THAILAND

DEADLINE: 24/09/2023

ABOUT EARTHWORM

At Earthworm Foundation, we believe that supply chains can be an engine of prosperity for communities and ecosystems. To achieve this, we work with companies and other actors to tackle the environmental and social challenges of production practices.

Our profound belief in people, their capacity to change and be a force for good is what makes us unique as well as our desire to work where the problems are, innovate and find practical solutions on the ground.

ABOUT RURALITY PROGRAM 

Rurality is a global Earthworm program launched in 2015 to drive transformation and innovation at the farmer level. Our mission is to empower farmers to create, tap into and own the mechanisms that will strengthen their resilience and improve their livelihoods. We are working in 11 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, with 17 activities projects spanning 6 commodities. 

In Thailand, our Rurality Project has strengthened over 1000 rubber farmers’ resilience. We have also initiated diversification activities, focusing on food crops, livestock and fisheries. So far, farmers have also embarked on new and value addition farming activities.

This position will be responsible for technical support to farmers and the Field Team to enhance capacity that leads to better awareness and behavior change among rubber farmers in project areas. Ensuring high quality and timely inputs particularly to introduction and application of agroforestry farming, ecosystem function and restoration, to support the Agricultural Extension team and management to maintain the strategic vision of the Project and that its activities result in the achievement of its intended impact in a cost effective and timely manner. Providing support to the Project to lead smallholder capacity building activities and targeted interventions on agroforestry, ecosystem restoration, market-based livelihood opportunities and/or gender inclusion.

YOUR ROLE

Being the Manager Regenerative Agricultural Practices for the Rurality program, your day will be primarily focused on:

• Strategically develop the program on the field based on established partnerships;
• Oversight and monitor regenerative agriculture practices and market system evolution in Surat Thani;
• Master necessary indicators to be measured and provided on the field and into Earthworm’s data collection tool, including land management and economic results;
• Match the development and implementation of Regenerative Agriculture activities in Surat Thani with Earthworm Foundation’s new Global Impact framework, tools and service offerings;
• Engage with Senior staff from various government line agencies, companies and cooperatives, ensuring clarity, alignment on training and follow-up;
• Deliver Data Reports to Member Managers in Thailand and Internationally;
• Coordinate and ensure alignment with Earthworm Foundation’s colleagues in various locations.

Based in Surat Thani Province, you will work alongside with an existing Earthworm Foundation's team, working collaboratively with farmers and other local partners to create value and improve smallholder resilience to fluctuations in climate and markets.

YOUR PROFILE

• Education: Bachelor or Master degree including, but not limited to: agriculture, sociology, agricultural economics, GIS, rural development, forestry, natural resource management, environmental or social sciences, or business administration
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years professional experience
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months) with excellent prospects for extension
• Employment Rate: Full-time
• Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Location: Mueang District, Surat Thani, Thailand
• Start Date: ASAP
• Language: Fluency in Thai; Excellent in written and spoken English
• Valid driver’s license
• This position is open to Thailand nationals only

A change maker with good understanding of agricultural commodity supply chains and great motivation in achieving no deforestation and no exploitation goals. You will regularly report directly to the Deputy Team Leader.

With excellent communication and writing skills, strong people leadership and cross-team collaborative skills, you are passionate in the sustainability sector, and interested in a career with a dynamic non-profit that builds relationships with companies, governments and civil society organizations to bring responsible products to market.

In addition to the above profile and skills required to lead this role, we are interested in a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Exceptional strategic thinking skills with excellent analysis, communication and writing skills in identifying issues and opportunities, and synthesizing information to various audiences;
• Strong leadership skills in managing complex organizations and ability to effectively engage and lead individuals and teams;
• Experience in engaging different stakeholders with diverse motivations;
• Strong interest or experience in any of the following: Geospatial analysis, Market-based approaches to livelihoods, Nature-based solutions
• Good understanding of inter-cultural work settings, combined with a global mind-set (international past experiences being also an asset);

JOINING US

If you are in search of having a meaningful impact, with a desire to innovate and act for the environment, this offer is for you! The team you would join is truly committed to and passionate about finding concrete solutions to improve relationship between People and Nature.

At Earthworm, you will also discover diverse personalities, all determined to regenerate ecosystems.

If you are interested in this adventure, apply by sending your application in English only (a CV - maximum of 3 pages and a 1-page cover letter) at malaysia.recruitment@earthworm.org by 24/09/2023 with the subject " Thailand2023” followed by your name.

Your application will go into our resource pool. When the opportunity to call upon candidates for these roles arises, successful candidates will be contacted by email for an initial interview. Only candidates who send a full application will be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Good Luck !