Agricultural Specialist / Farm Manager

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Agricultural Specialist to lead planting activities, improve crop productivity and develop effective agricultural practices tailored to Cambodia's climate and soil conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop planting plans based on local climate, soil conditions and agricultural requirements.
• Manage cultivation of vegetables, herbs, cash crops and fruit trees, including seedling production and trial planting.
• Conduct soil testing, improve soil, and manage fertilizer application and water usage.
• Improve irrigation and drainage systems, and control pests and diseases.
• Design and conduct field trials to evaluate crop varieties, fertilizers and planting methods.
• Maintain records of planting activities, yields and production costs, and analyse economic returns.
• Train and guide local Cambodian agricultural technicians and farm workers.
• Research and introduce new crops, varieties and agricultural technologies suitable for the Cambodian market.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Cultivation, Plant Protection, Soil and Plant Nutrition or related field.
• 2–5 years of practical experience in crop cultivation, agricultural operations or farm management.
• Experience with vegetables, herbs, cash crops, fruit trees or greenhouse crops preferred.
• Ability to identify and solve field problems, including pest and disease outbreaks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to train local workers.

Required skills

• Soil testing and management
• Irrigation and drainage system design
• Fertilizer application planning
• Pest and disease control
• Conducting small‑scale planting trials