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Indonesia Cocoa Agronomist

We are seeking an experienced Indonesia Cocoa Agronomist to provide technical advice on cocoa agronomy and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for smallholder farmers in Indonesia.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on cocoa agronomy and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for smallholder farmers in Indonesia
• Design and develop agronomy-focused interventions, e.g. improving yield, pest and disease management, and rehabilitation practices
• Develop and refine agronomy-related questionnaires and field monitoring tools
• Conduct field-based monitoring to assess adoption of agronomic practices and implementation quality
• Support coordination with implementing partners, extension services, farmer organizations, NGOs, and other key cocoa stakeholders in Indonesia

Requirements

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in cocoa agronomy and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
• Strong technical knowledge of cocoa production, including yield improvement, pest and disease management, and rehabilitation practices
• Experience in designing and implementing agronomy-focused interventions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Fluency in English and Indonesian languages

Nice to Have

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in agronomy, agriculture, or related field
• Experience working with smallholder farmers in Indonesia
• Knowledge of local cocoa production systems and market trends
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation of agricultural projects
• Familiarity with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification schemes

Benefits

Compensation and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the cocoa industry
• Chance to make a positive impact on the lives of smallholder farmers in Indonesia
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

This role creates positive change by improving the sustainability of cocoa production and benefiting the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Indonesia through technical agronomy expertise and field interventions.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Science, or a related field
• 4+ years of professional experience in cocoa agronomy, farmer training, or agricultural development programs
• Strong knowledge of cocoa GAP and smallholder farming systems in Indonesia (Sulawesi experience preferred)
• Experience supporting agronomy monitoring, data collection, and/or questionnaire development
• Strong communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and working proficiency in English
• Willingness to travel regularly to rural cocoa-growing regions and work closely with field teams

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the posting.