Building Action for Integration and Development Engagement (BAIDE) is looking for a motivated Project Officer to support the implementation of the SmartAgriCambodia project, focusing on precision agriculture, digital mapping, and animal feed production in Northwest Cambodia. The position will be contracted under Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization (LHCO), which serves as the local implementing partner of the project.
The SmartAgriCambodia project introduces modern agricultural technologies such as digital field mapping, NDVI analysis, and precision agriculture tools, while also supporting the development of medium-scale feed production systems for farmers and agricultural cooperatives. The goal of the project is to improve yields while reducing agricultural inputs through more precise and data- driven farming practices in Battambang Province.
BAIDE is responsible for the field implementation and coordination of project activities for the Czech University of Life Sciences, ensuring effective cooperation between international experts and local stakeholders.
The project works closely with Cambodian institutions such as the National University of Battambang (NUBB), Battambang Institute of Technology (BIT), the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (PDAFF), agricultural cooperatives, and international experts to improve agricultural productivity and digital skills in rural areas.
Main Responsibilities
- Supervise the (technical) implementation of project activities in Battambang Province
- Assist and accompany foreign experts during trainings and field activities
- Provide translation and explanation of local agricultural context
- Support technical field work and coordination with local stakeholders
- Assist in organizing trainings and demonstrations for farmers and agricultural cooperatives
- Participate in field visits across Battambang Province and occasional trips, conferences to Phnom Penh
- Support project communication and documentation, including photos, short reports, and social media updates about project activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Environmental Science, Agribusiness, Social Sciences, or other relevant field
- Good spoken English and ability to communicate with international experts during field activities and trainings
- Valid Cambodian driving license for car and ability to drive project vehicles during field activities
- Ability to drive a motorbike and travel frequently
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
Applicants currently based in Battambang Province are encouraged to apply. Candidates from other provinces are also welcome, as accommodation and project facilities are provided in Battambang.
Additional Advantages
- NGOs, development projects, or donor-funded programs
- Private sector activities in agriculture, agribusiness, or agricultural services
- Digital mapping, GIS tools, or NDVI analysis
- Delivering trainings or acting as a trainer
- Business linkage with farmers or agricultural cooperatives
- Water treatment or sanitation technologies
- Animal feed production or feed processing
- Project communication, PR, or social media management
Previous experience working with NGOs or development projects is an advantage, but applicants from the private sector with relevant technical experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Offer
- Accommodation provided in Battambang (shared project housing with 1–2 meals per day)
- Motorcycle for project activities and field travel
- Competitive salary: 600–1000 USD/month, depending on experience and technical skills
- Opportunity to work on an international agricultural technology project with international experts
- Practical experience with precision agriculture technologies, field mapping, and agricultural innovation
Please include in the email subject line: “SmartAgriCambodia – Project Officer Application”.
In the email body, please write 2–3 sentences explaining why your experience is relevant for the SmartAgriCambodia project.
If you have experience with precision agriculture, mapping technologies, or technical field work, please briefly describe it.
Email: krejci@baide.cz
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Website: https://www.baide.cz
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