Agronomist

As an Agronomist, you will be working closely with the Product Development and Management Team to design and implement field research to develop new products and/or services which are affordable, feasible, adaptable to climate change, yield and income boosting for Myanmar smallholder farmers. You will be responsible for providing technical support to the Crop Advisory Team and the Contact Centre Team who are delivering farm problem solving solutions including crop protection, nutrient management and all farming practices from planting to harvesting. You will also be developing training materials and providing training on farm management practices to relevant farmers and staff.   

Once You’re Here, You Will:

• Design the field testing methodology and oversee field trials for the development of new products/practices
• Provide real-time technical support to Crop Advisors, Contact Center, Digital Sales and Marketing Team for framing and crop protection related practices
• Develop training materials on farm management practice to leverage farm problem solving skills of Crop Advisors and Contact Center Team
• Closely monitor changing trends in farmers’ needs to ensure the development or incorporation of innovative and environmentally friendly new farming practices, whenever feasible, alongside existing practices
• Undertake occasional field trips to incorporate feedback from the Direct Sales Team and farmers in specific regions into the development of agronomic services for farmers  

Must-Haves:

• Master or Ph.D degree in Agricultural Science.
• At least 5 years of work experience in Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Research, and the development and provision of farm practices training 
• Extensive knowledge of agricultural science and the ability to effectively communicate techniques through various channels 
• A highly innovative and skilled agricultural researcher who is capable of effective communication with diverse staff members and rural farmers
• A target-oriented individual with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with the team and establish strong relationships with other staff members and farmers alike  
• Willing to take initiatives and tackle challenges, and embrace the demands and autonomy associated with this position 
• Passionate for the development of the agricultural sector in Myanmar and exhibits a strong commitment to uplifting rural farmers from poverty 
• Proficiency in both English and Myanmar languages, with excellent communication skills across diverse professional settings 
• Strong digital and IT literacy, including proficiency in G Suite, the practical use of AI tools, and the ability to adapt to other workplace technologies. 
  

In return…

You’ll earn a competitive salary, with medical benefits, and incredible opportunities to develop your career. You can expect an amazing office with the forward-thinking people and world-class training opportunities through Proximity School.

You’ll get to see more of the world, with the potential for international travel to conferences and events to keep your skills sharp.

And, ultimately, you’ll have the opportunity to change lives in Myanmar for the better, while doing groundbreaking work.

About Proximity

Proximity Designs is tackling globally important issues at the nexus of climate change, deep poverty, food insecurity, and inequality. We do this by helping hundreds of thousands of rural people care for their soils, grow more food, earn better incomes and build resilience against climate change. We address a critical government and market failure, by designing and delivering products and services needed to make farming families more productive, profitable and environmentally sustainable. We offer our low-income customers a suite of innovative and affordable farm solutions such as micro-irrigation systems, bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides, and on-call crop protection services.

Over the past 24 years, we’ve generated USD 1.6 billion in additional income for 1.3 million poor farming households across rural Myanmar. With this income increase, farmers can invest in their future: education for their children, more nutritious food, better healthcare and investments in their farms or other village enterprises.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining us, please click Apply to submit your application.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis without regards to race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or marital status, and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.