Project Officer Regenerative Agriculture – Canada

Experience / Training

We are looking for a candidate with:

• At least a Bachelors (or equivalent) degree in Agronomy, Agronomical Sciences, Soil Science, Crop Science, Agroecology, Applied Ecology, Environmental Sciences/Management or a related field. A Masters-level (or equivalent) degree in a similar, related, or relevant field is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in field project implementation and management related to agronomy, ecosystem restoration and/or human development.
• Knowledge in Science, Conservation Biology & Ecology: Proficiency in the topics of regenerative agriculture, ecosystem services, climate change, biodiversity & ecosystem diversity, and/or water resources within agricultural landscapes considered a strong asset.
• Research & Communication: An understanding of scientific and/or economic research methodologies and the ability to summarize and communicate complex information in plain language
• Frameworks & Ecosystem Service Markets: Comfort with frameworks for ecosystem service modelling and impact metrics. Experience working with Carbon Markets and GHG accounting frameworks considered a strong asset.
• Must be fluent in English. Proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese is seen as a strong asset.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.
• Strong desire to commit and dedicate his/her energy to restoring and protecting natural ecosystems and supporting sustainable livelihoods of smallholder farmer communities.

Salary

Permanent contract

Local contract

How to apply

How can you apply?

Send your CV (before June 4th) to: [email protected] with the subject “PO NA – Last Name – First Name” to request a telephone interview. The final two stages of the recruitment process will be a case study and a team fit test. Please be prepared to have two references, and extra deliverables if possible, available upon request.