The Foundation for Agrarian Reform Cooperatives in Mindanao (FARMCOOP) is a non-government organization formed in 1995 by agrarian reform beneficiary associations, banana plantation cooperatives and development-oriented individuals. It is the leading service provider to more than 20 partner-cooperatives and farmer associations in Mindanao and a social enterprise pursuing organic agriculture in the fruit industry.
FARMCOOP is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the following posts.
Research Assistant
Reports to: Soil Scientist
Department: Research and Development
Area of Assignment: to be based in Davao City with travels to surrounding provinces
Qualifications:
- Preferably a graduate of a bachelor’s degree in agriculture – soils major, horticulture, agronomy, crop science, biochemistry, and other related courses preferably from UP Los Baños, Mindanao State University, and Central Mindanao University
- At least 2 years experience in preparation of research outline and the conduct of experiments in the field
- Computer literate with excellent data management skills
- Able to communicate in Cebuano/Bisaya and Filipino
- Excellent oral and written skills in English
- Willingness to be based in Davao City and to travel to surrounding provinces
Responsibilities and Duties
- Works closely with the chief soil scientist
- Designs field experiments and conduct them in the field
- Gathers experimental data
- Analyzes data statistically, interpret results and write technical report
Horticulturist
Qualifications
- Preferably a graduate of a bachelor’s degree in horticulture or agronomy, crop science, biochemistry, and other related courses preferably from UP Los Baños, Mindanao State University, and Central Mindanao University
- At least 3 years of working experience in nursery and farm management, vegetable production, and supervisory work
- Knowledge of organic farming systems, as optional
- Able to conduct data collection, analysis and write technical reports
- Computer literate with excellent data management skills
- Able to communicate in Cebuano and Filipino
- Excellent oral and written skills in English
Responsibilities and Duties
- In-charge to develop and operate a vegetable farm located in Davao
- Manages the day-today operation of an organic vegetable commercial farm
- Determines the best methods of planting, cultivating, storing and post-harvest management
- Provides work direction to laborers in the production, care and maintenance, harvesting and logistics of the vegetable farm
- Recommends materials and equipment needed for efficient operation of the farm
Submission of Application:
Email Address: karinavinluan@gmail.com.
Please indicate the position title in the e-mail subject line.
