Candidate Requirement :
For Non UAE Nationals - SIX (6) Years' experience in Agriculture farming and different agriculture systems, 2 years specifically in Organic or sustainable farms using Organic practices.
. For UAE Nationals – FOUR (4) Years' experience specifically in Organic or sustainable farms using Organic practices.
. Good command of written / spoken English.
. Good acquaintance with computerized system.
. Preferred Valid UAE Driving License.
Key Responsibilities/Duties :
II Define technical aspects of organic farming at an operational level.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and a selected group of farmersto implement organic farming standards.
• Documentation and reporting responsibilities• Follow HR policies and procedures for all people management aspects
Functional Role:
• Provide expertise on organic farming practices, including soil and water,
Biological control, organic standards and certifications, livestock and soillessCulture.
• Act as a local transition, in liaison with organic growers, on acquiring knowhowExpertise on organic farming practices for the Abu Dhabi Emirate.
• Develop research in local requirements to produce organic products, in line
With a long-term strategy, which may include applied research, model farms,Etc.
• Utilize technical information to transfer knowledge of best practice to internal
Stakeholders and staff (e.g. Agricultural Services Officers), in order to cascadethe know-how with regards to organic farming.
• Develop and train technical capacity of Agricultural Services Officers to
Ensure appropriate long-term provision of services in organic farming
• Provide technical expertise and support to COMPANY to develop the organicSector including policy.
• Develop, document and report local organic farming standards based onGlobal standards.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical advisory services to farmers andInternal stakeholders in organic farming practices.
• Coordinate technical assessment and evaluation of organic farming.
Skills
. Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Engineering, Horticulture, Crop protection, Master degree in Organic, is preferable in Agriculture, all degrees excluding the following subjects (Agriculture business, fishmarine & livestock).
Education
Agriculture Engineering