Seeds Technician (Agronomy)

TL;DR

Seeds Technician (Agronomy): Supporting the multiplication, characterization, and distribution of heirloom seed varieties to strengthen local conservation networks with an accent on participatory research and biodiversity management. Focus on assisting in the organization of seed fairs, monitoring seed banks, and providing technical support to traditional communities and family farmers across Brazil.

Location: Brazil

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization (hirify.global) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve food security.

What you will do

• Assist in the multiplication of seeds from Embrapa's seed banks for future distribution.
• Prepare seed collections for collaborative evaluation with seed guardians.
• Characterize creole varieties to support the development of local seed banks.
• Provide technical support for the organization and monitoring of seed fairs and community seed banks.
• Support biodiversity inventory activities within the project territories.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Territorial Development, Agrarian Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Agroecology, or similar.
• Professional registration with CREA (Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy).
• Commitment to hirify.global's values and highest standards of integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with traditional communities and family farmers.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to international plant genetic resource conservation efforts.
• Engagement with diverse stakeholders including Embrapa and local civil society.
• Work within a mission-driven UN environment focused on food security and climate resilience.