Job Announcement


EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT ( Urgent)

MJP is an international conservation and development organization with operations in northwest Cambodia, with a special focus on Samlout district, Battambang province. MJP is seeking to recruit qualified Cambodian national for its projects for one position of the Homestead Food Production .

The employee will mainly perform work in Samlout District and Battambang Province.

DUTIES:

  • Manage school gardens in cooperation with teachers and students at MJP school target
  • Provide technical support to Education Coordinator and team
  • Develop and lead ongoing gardening lessons and activities for students and teachers
  • Assist with the production of education, training and extension resource materials in Khmer language
  • Assisting the Education Coordinator in event planning and implementation for large community garden celebrations
  • Implement on-farm seasonal work plans
  • Work with other program staff to ensure programs are implemented according to the veggie  garden plans

REQUIREMENTS /QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2 years of farm experience in diversified organic vegetable production, additional experience in fruit production a plus
  • Experience working with rural public school students
  • Experience and ease working with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic communities and their advocates, notably communities affected by poverty
  • Passion for connecting people with healthy food and living
  • Demonstrate knowledge of agronomy of upland crops, production methods and farming systems
  • Ability to implement field experiments including data collection, recording and management.
  • A person is good at communicating, documentation and training skills.
  • Demonstrate command of English and Khmer languages.
  • Experience working with youth in outdoor settings and willingness to work and stay for periods in remote area
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize multiple tasks, and take initiative

Interested candidates should submit a covering letter, detailed CV and relevant technical reports to HR Manager, Mr. Mao Narith at address or send via email below. (Please do not attach certificates and other documents) Group#2 Rumchek 4 Village, Rotanak Commune, Battambang City / Province- CAMBODIA

Tel: 053 730 171; Email: info@mjpasia.org

MJP is committed to gender and cultural diversity workforce, equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriate qualified people from all sections of the community.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified!

Application Deadline:  February 17th 2012 at 5:00pm and Starting Date: 01 March 2012