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Technical Associate, Sustainable Agriculture Division
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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Nicaragua - America South
Town/City Managua,
Salary Range Dependent on Experience
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 31/12/2008
Company Name Rainforest Alliance
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Description

The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

The Sustainable Agriculture Division of the Rainforest Alliance is the international secretariat of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), a coalition of independent Latin American conservation and rural development groups which promote sustainable agriculture as an alternative for development and conservation of the major commodity crops (bananas, coffee cocoa, citrus, flowers) that have widespread and profound influence on the economies, environments, cultures and politics of tropical countries. RA and SAN manage a regional program to guide, motivate and verify social and environmental improvements on farms, awarding a seal of approval (Rainforest Alliance Certified) to farms that meet comprehensive standards.

Project Summary

The Nicaragua Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism Alliance (NIFATA) will promote sales of certified products in the timber, coffee and tourism sectors and provide a stream of economic, social and conservation benefits to producers, workers and their families in Nicaragua. Through a set of cross-sectional marketing activities, the Alliance will strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of agriculture, forestry and tourism operations and improve their access to international markets. This is a three-year program.

Position Summary

The Technical Associate will be responsible for supporting RA’s Sustainable Agriculture Division regarding training and technical support activities for the Project. S/he will oversee event logistics and evaluate training and technical support needs. S/he will also help assess the progress of farms and producers by conducting field visits.

Responsibilities

 

  • Support field visits and other scheduled activities by the Sustainable Agriculture team;
  • Provide information to producers and other stakeholders regarding Sustainable Agriculture activities and technical services for the Project;
  • Coordinate logistics and support RA certification related activities and training;
  • Compile and maintain information regarding producers and groups potentially interested in receiving technical support from the NIFATA Project;
  • Support the monitoring of farms in the RA certification process and ensure certification activities are in-line with project Work Plan; and
  • Other duties assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

  • University degree in engineering or agriculture sciences;
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience in the agriculture field, preferably in coffee and cocoa, sustainable agriculture and/or social-environmental certification;
  • Experience in event planning;
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, assess priorities and multi-task with strong attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, courteous and professional demeanor;
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet); and
  • Written and verbal communication skills in English language preferred.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 8 Avenida 15-62, zona 10, Guatemala City; Fax: (502) 2383-5777; email: guatemalapersonnel@ra.org.

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.
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