Job Description
The LML Agricultural Technical Associate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of results in line with the commitments we have made in our Strategy 2030: Moving Mountains and our Medium-Term Action Plan V (2023–2026): Embracing Change and Accelerating Impact.
The Agricultural Technical Associate shall fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:
Agricultural innovation and operations
- Provide technical guidance to enhance productivity and quality of LML’s agricultural systems (crops, mushrooms, and agroforestry).
- Supervise and allocate labour to maximise efficiency across field operations.
- Implement climate-resilient practices (e.g. soilless cultivation, Integrated Pest Management) and monitor outputs.
Training and capacity building
Conduct practical training sessions to strengthen staff and local communities on:
- the best practices in mountain agriculture o mushroom cultivation techniques
- sustainable soil and pest management
Guide visitors through LML’s agricultural demonstrations.
Data collection and reporting
- Systematically collect and analyse agricultural and mushroom cultivation data (yields, inputs, biological production efficiency, pest/contamination incidence, and others).
- Contribute to training materials and technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Laboratory and technology management
- Enhance laboratory skills, focusing on tissue culture and advanced cultivation techniques, including innovative practices.
- Maintain and troubleshoot field/lab equipment (e.g. lab, hydroponics, cold storage).
Safety and compliance
- Enforce safety protocols for fieldwork and equipment use.
- Ensure adherence to organic/low-impact farming standards.
Job Specification
Person specification
ESSENTIAL
- A master’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or a closely related field with two years of relevant experience or a bachelor's degree in the stated field with four years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience in agricultural management, including:
Field-based crop/mushroom production systems
Labour supervision and workflow optimisation
- Proven ability to enhance agricultural productivity (e.g. yield improvement, resource efficiency).
- Experience designing and delivering training programs for farmers/staff.
- Familiarity with mountain-specific challenges (e.g. soil erosion, water scarcity, climate resilience)
- Strong people management skills, with experience in multicultural teams.
- Ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision.
- Fluency in English (writing reports, technical documentation, and presentations).
PREFERRED
- Worked with international development organisations.
- Practical experience with laboratory techniques (e.g. tissue culture, soil/plant analysis)
- Knowledge of HKH-specific agricultural systems and socioecological challenges.
- Commitment to gender equity and social inclusion in agricultural programs.
- Understanding of gender-sensitive approaches to farming systems and training.
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