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Junior Agronomist at DGB Group

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Job Description

As a Junior Agronomist, you will be on the frontlines of delivering tangible impact to smallholder farmers in our project regions. Your role is to support the adoption of regenerative, sustainable agricultural practices that improve soil health, increase yields, and contribute to ecosystem restoration.

You’ll work closely with farmers in the field—offering technical advice, delivering hands-on training, and guiding them through certification processes. You will also play a key role in ensuring that agronomic activities are aligned with project goals and global standards for environmental integrity.

Job Industry

Agriculture, Apiculture, Agronomy, Forestry, Fishing And Hunting

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Provide technical support on agronomic topics such as organic fertilization, soil regeneration, and pest control
  • Guide farmers in adopting eco-friendly, regenerative practices through field demonstrations and group trainings
  • Support the enrollment of farmers into environmental certification schemes (e.g. Gold Standard, Verra)
  • Build strong relationships with local farming communities and cooperatives
  • Collect and report field data on practices, inputs, challenges, and outcomes
  • Work closely with monitoring and program teams to ensure consistent, high-quality field delivery

This role is ideal for someone passionate about agroecology, who thrives in hands-on environments and believes in empowering farmers as agents of change.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • A diploma or degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Agroecology, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience supporting smallholder or rural farmers, preferably in developing regions
  • Practical knowledge of soil health, agroecological systems, and regenerative farming practices
  • Strong interpersonal and training skills—able to explain technical concepts clearly and engagingly
  • A proactive, self-motivated work style, with comfort operating in remote field environments
  • Bonus: familiarity with sustainability or carbon certification programs (e.g. Gold Standard, Verra)

Special Benefits for this Position

Competitive Compensation & Growth

  • A competitive salary that reflects your field expertise and dedication
  • Opportunities to grow within a fast-moving international organization committed to long-term impact
  • Share in our collective success – all employees receive stock options in our publicly listed company (AEX: DGB)

Tangible Impact

  • Make a real difference – help smallholder farmers restore soil, increase yields, and protect biodiversity
  • See the results of your work in action – our projects are real, and you're encouraged to visit, engage, and contribute meaningfully on the ground

Field-Focused Flexibility

  • Work in a setting that values autonomy and trust – field-based, with support from a global team
  • Join a purpose-driven network of agronomists, conservationists, and local leaders working together to regenerate landscapes and support communities

Application Process

Close Date

20/05/2025

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