Hydroponics Specialist (Agriculture)

TL;DR

Hydroponics Specialist (Agriculture): Conducting a technical feasibility study and assessing local growing conditions for soilless agriculture systems with an accent on nutrient management and chemistry. Focus on recommending technical specifications and system designs to improve food security in the Pacific Islands region.

Location: Home-Based

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hirify.global) supports the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems globally.

What you will do

• Conduct a technical feasibility study on soilless agriculture systems.
• Assess local growing conditions to determine suitability for hydroponics.
• Provide technical recommendations for the implementation of soilless farming.
• Apply advanced expertise in nutrient management and chemistry to optimize system performance.

Requirements

• Advanced University degree in horticulture, agriculture engineering, or a closely related field.
• Degree must be from an institution recognized by IAU/UNESCO or listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
• Extensive professional experience in nutrient management and chemistry.
• Proven results focus and ability to adhere to high standards of integrity and professional conduct.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote, home-based work arrangement.
• Commitment to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture.
• Strict adherence to UN values, including zero tolerance for harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.
• Professional environment focused on global food security and sustainable agriculture.