Job Announcement

Chicken Production Manager, Leafy Vegetable Production Manager, Fruit Vegetable Production Manager (Greenhouse), Open Field Production Manager, Production Agronomist, and Others

with Union of Kampuchea Modern Agricultural Community

Announcement Description

The Union of Kampuchea Modern Agricultural Community (UKMAC), operating under the UMAC (Union of Modern Agriculture Cooperatives) model, is the national shared-services and operating platform for Cambodia's network of Modern Agriculture Cooperatives (MACs). Under the guidance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), UKMAC serves as the central execution arm, connecting local, farmer-owned cooperatives into a unified, professional, and bankable agribusiness network. UKMAC currently unites 32 registered Modern Agriculture Cooperatives across 14 provinces and continues to expand its national network to strengthen Cambodia's agricultural sector.

Our Vision

To transform Cambodia’s agricultural cooperatives into a unified, commercially viable, and globally competitive agribusiness network that drives national rural prosperity through structural discipline and innovation.

Our Mission

To accelerate the modernization of Cambodia’s MAC network by providing the centralized business systems, strict financial governance, and direct market access that individual cooperatives cannot build alone.

We execute this mission across four core professional areas:

  • Commercial & Market Linkage: Centralizing demand planning, securing large-scale buyer contracts, and managing contract farming to maximize member profitability.
  • Financial & Governance Discipline: Embedding rigorous internal controls, standardized accounting systems, and compliance frameworks to build strong bank and investor confidence.
  • Agronomic & Supply Chain Excellence: Deploying modern tech, standardizing production SOPs, and implementing traceability systems to guarantee high-yield, market-aligned outputs.
  • Ecosystem Integration: Coordinating development partners, technical experts, and input suppliers into a single, highly efficient national platform.

Announcement Positions

Chicken Production Manager

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Agriculture - Animal Science, Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $500 - $700
Position Summary

Report To: Farm Manager

Work Location: Borey 3000 Knorng Modern Agricultural Cooperatives, Banteay Meanchey

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement annual, monthly, and weekly chicken production plans, including flock placement, production cycles, and market delivery schedules.
  • Oversee daily poultry operations, including brooding, feeding, watering, housing management, flock health, and harvesting or market preparation.
  • Manage flock capacity, stocking density, production inputs, and farm resources to achieve production targets and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate with veterinarians and technical staff to implement vaccination programs, disease prevention measures, biosecurity protocols, and animal welfare standards.
  • Monitor key production indicators, including growth rates, feed conversion ratio (FCR), mortality, flock uniformity, and production costs.
  • Supervise Chicken Production Technicians and farm workers, assign responsibilities, and monitor workforce performance.
  • Develop and enforce poultry production SOPs, farm hygiene procedures, biosecurity measures, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of chicks, feed, vaccines, equipment, and other production inputs.
  • Coordinate with relevant marketing and logistics teams to align production volumes, flock readiness, and delivery schedules with market requirements.
  • Analyze production performance, feed efficiency, mortality, and operational costs to identify improvements and minimize production losses.
  • Ensure accurate production records, including flock inventory, feed consumption, vaccination, mortality, and sales or dispatch quantities.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly production reports, identify operational challenges, and recommend corrective actions to the Farm Manager.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Animal Production, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, or a related field
Work History:
  • Commercial poultry production, including experience supervising farm operations for 3 to 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of chicken husbandry, flock management, poultry nutrition, disease prevention, and biosecurity.
  • Experience in production planning, feed management, cost control, and monitoring poultry production performance.
  • Good understanding of poultry farm SOPs, animal welfare, and applicable food safety standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for production planning, monitoring, and reporting.
Soft Skills
  • Strong leadership, team management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
 
 

Leafy Vegetable Production Manager (2 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy, Exec. / Management
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $500 - $700
Position Summary

Reports to: Farm Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly production plans for leafy vegetables across designated net houses.
  • Oversee daily production operations, including nursery management, planting, irrigation, fertilization, crop maintenance, and harvesting.
  • Establish crop schedules, rotations, and staggered planting to ensure continuous production and market supply.
  • Monitor crop growth, productivity, quality, and production performance to achieve established yield and quality targets.
  • Coordinate with technical agronomists to implement appropriate nutrient management, irrigation, pest and disease control, and GAP practices.
  • Supervise production teams, allocate daily tasks, and ensure efficient utilization of labor, agricultural inputs, and farm resources.
  • Develop and implement crop production SOPs, technical guidelines, and farm management procedures in coordination with the Farm Manager.
  • Monitor production costs, input consumption, crop losses, and operational efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate production records, including planting schedules, crop performance, harvesting quantities, and yield forecasts.
  • Coordinate with post-harvest and marketing teams to ensure harvesting schedules and production volumes align with market requirements.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly production reports, identify operational challenges, and recommend corrective actions to the Farm Manager.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
Work History:
  • Commercial vegetable production, preferably in large-scale net house farming for 3 to 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Strong technical knowledge of leafy vegetable cultivation, crop management, irrigation, and plant nutrition.
  • Experience in production planning, crop scheduling, yield monitoring, and agricultural resource management.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise farm workers and coordinate large-scale production operations.
  • Knowledge of GAP, farm hygiene, food safety, and sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for production planning and reporting.
  • Willingness to work at the project site and adapt to operational requirements.
Soft Skills
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical teams and MAC stakeholders.
 
 

Fruit Vegetable Production Manager (Greenhouse)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture - Agronomy, Agriculture, Exec. / Management
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $500 - $700
Position Summary

Reports to: Farm Manager

Work Location: Borey 3000 Knorng Modern Agricultural Cooperatives, Banteay Meanchey

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop annual, seasonal, and weekly production plans for greenhouse fruit vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and other designated crops.
  • Oversee greenhouse operations, including nursery preparation, transplanting, pruning, trellising, pollination management, irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting.
  • Monitor and manage greenhouse environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, ventilation, irrigation, and nutrient availability.
  • Establish crop management schedules and technical practices to optimize plant growth, productivity, and harvesting cycles.
  • Coordinate with IPM Agronomists to implement pest and disease monitoring, preventive measures, and appropriate control strategies.
  • Supervise greenhouse production teams, assign daily tasks, and ensure efficient utilization of labor and production inputs.
  • Develop and implement greenhouse production SOPs, crop management protocols, and GAP requirements.
  • Monitor crop yields, product quality, production costs, and input efficiency to improve overall production performance.
  • Coordinate harvesting schedules and production forecasts with post-harvest and relevant marketing teams.
  • Maintain accurate records of planting, crop growth, irrigation, fertilizer application, harvesting, and production performance.
  • Prepare regular technical and production reports, identify operational challenges, and recommend improvements to the Farm Manager.
  • Perform other duties assigned by project management.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
Work History:
  • Greenhouse or protected vegetable production for 3 to 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Strong technical knowledge of greenhouse fruit and vegetable cultivation, including tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.
  • Practical knowledge of greenhouse environmental management, irrigation, fertigation, pruning, and crop nutrition.
  • Experience managing commercial greenhouse operations and supervising production teams.
  • Knowledge of GAP, IPM, food safety, and sustainable greenhouse production practices.
  • Ability to develop production schedules, monitor crop performance, and manage agricultural inputs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and agricultural production reporting.
  • Willingness to work at the project site and coordinate with technical teams and MAC stakeholders.
Soft Skills
  • Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
 
 

Open Field Production Manager

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Exec. / Management, Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy, Economics
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $500 - $700
Position Summary

Reports to: Farm Manager

Work Location: Borey 3000 Knorng Modern Agricultural Cooperatives, Banteay Meanchey

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement integrated pest management plans and crop protection strategies for all designated production areas.
  • Conduct regular field inspections and pest surveillance to identify pest infestations, plant diseases, and potential crop health risks.
  • Establish pest monitoring systems, scouting schedules, action thresholds, and early-warning procedures for timely interventions.
  • Recommend and implement appropriate biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical pest control measures based on IPM principles.
  • Coordinate with production managers to implement preventive crop protection practices and minimize pest and disease outbreaks.
  • Develop and implement pest management SOPs, pesticide application procedures, and crop protection guidelines.
  • Ensure proper pesticide selection, storage, handling, application, and disposal in accordance with applicable regulations and GAP standards.
  • Monitor pesticide application records, pre-harvest intervals, treatment effectiveness, and compliance with food safety requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and practical training to production teams on pest identification, monitoring, and safe crop protection practices.
  • Maintain accurate records of pest incidence, disease outbreaks, pesticide usage, and corrective actions.
  • Prepare regular pest and disease monitoring reports and recommend improvements to the Farm Manager and production teams.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a related field.
Work History:
  • IPM, crop protection, or commercial vegetable production for 2 to 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of vegetable pests, plant diseases, pest identification, and integrated pest management practices.
  • Practical experience in biological control, pesticide management, and crop protection strategies.
  • Familiarity with GAP, pesticide safety regulations, maximum residue limits, and pre-harvest intervals.
  • Ability to conduct field assessments, analyze pest monitoring data, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Experience developing technical guidelines, SOPs, and training materials is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with production managers, farm workers, and technical stakeholders.
  • Willingness to conduct regular field monitoring across multiple production areas.
 
 

Production Agronomist (7 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $300 - $500
Position Summary

Reports to: Production Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support the development and implementation of seasonal, monthly, and weekly vegetable production plans at the assigned MAC.
  • Monitor daily crop production activities, including nursery management, planting, irrigation, fertilization, crop maintenance, and harvesting.
  • Conduct regular field inspections to assess crop growth, plant health, nutrient requirements, and production performance.
  • Provide technical recommendations on crop cultivation, soil fertility, irrigation, fertilizer application, and crop management practices.
  • Coordinate with Production Managers and IPM Agronomists to identify and address crop production challenges, including pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
  • Support the development and implementation of crop production SOPs, technical guidelines, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
  • Monitor crop yields, production inputs, crop losses, and operational efficiency to improve productivity and resource utilization.
  • Provide technical guidance and practical training to farm supervisors, agricultural workers, and MAC members on improved vegetable production practices.
  • Maintain accurate production records, including planting schedules, crop growth, input applications, harvesting quantities, and yield performance.
  • Coordinate with relevant production and post-harvest teams to ensure timely harvesting and compliance with product quality requirements.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly technical progress reports, identify production challenges, and recommend corrective actions to the Farm Manager.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
Work History:
  • Practical experience in vegetable production, commercial farming, or agricultural technical support for 2 to 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of vegetable cultivation, crop nutrition, irrigation, soil management, and production techniques.
  • Practical experience in net house, greenhouse, or open-field vegetable production is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with GAP, IPM, and sustainable agricultural production practices.
  • Ability to monitor crop performance, identify technical problems, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Experience in production data collection, technical reporting, and agricultural SOP implementation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for production monitoring and reporting.
  • Ability to work effectively with Farm Managers, agricultural workers, MAC members, and UKMAC technical teams.
Soft Skills
  • Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 
 

Chicken Production Technician (4 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Agriculture - Animal Science, Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $300 - $500
Position Summary

Reports to: Chicken Production Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Monitor daily chicken production activities, including brooding, feeding, watering, housing conditions, and flock management.
  • Conduct regular inspections to assess chicken health, growth performance, mortality, and overall flock conditions.
  • Implement feeding programs, vaccination schedules, and biosecurity measures according to approved farm SOPs and veterinary guidance.
  • Monitor feed consumption, body weight, feed conversion ratio (FCR), mortality rates, and other production performance indicators.
  • Identify abnormal chicken behavior, signs of disease, and production problems, and promptly report them to the responsible manager or veterinarian.
  • Ensure proper sanitation, disinfection, ventilation, temperature control, and maintenance of poultry housing and equipment.
  • Provide practical technical guidance to farm workers on poultry handling, feeding, hygiene, and biosecurity practices.
  • Maintain accurate production records, including flock inventory, feed usage, growth performance, vaccination, and mortality.
  • Support the implementation of poultry production SOPs, animal welfare practices, and farm biosecurity standards.
  • Prepare regular technical progress reports and recommend corrective actions to improve chicken health and production efficiency.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Animal Production, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
Work History:
  • Practical experience in poultry production or commercial chicken farming for 1 to 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good knowledge of chicken husbandry, feeding, brooding, poultry health, and biosecurity practices.
  • Ability to monitor flock performance, identify health problems, and maintain production records.
  • Familiarity with vaccination procedures, farm hygiene, and poultry production SOPs.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data recording and reporting.
Soft Skills
  • Good communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and practical fieldwork skills.
 
 

Integrated Pest Management Agronomist (2 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $300 - $500
Position Summary

Reports to: Production Manager/Farm Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement integrated pest management plans and crop protection strategies for all designated production areas.
  • Conduct regular field inspections and pest surveillance to identify pest infestations, plant diseases, and potential crop health risks.
  • Establish pest monitoring systems, scouting schedules, action thresholds, and early-warning procedures for timely interventions.
  • Recommend and implement appropriate biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical pest control measures based on IPM principles.
  • Coordinate with production managers to implement preventive crop protection practices and minimize pest and disease outbreaks.
  • Develop and implement pest management SOPs, pesticide application procedures, and crop protection guidelines.
  • Ensure proper pesticide selection, storage, handling, application, and disposal in accordance with applicable regulations and GAP standards.
  • Monitor pesticide application records, pre-harvest intervals, treatment effectiveness, and compliance with food safety requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and practical training to production teams on pest identification, monitoring, and safe crop protection practices.
  • Maintain accurate records of pest incidence, disease outbreaks, pesticide usage, and corrective actions.
  • Prepare regular pest and disease monitoring reports and recommend improvements to the Farm Manager and production teams.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or a related field.
Work History:
  • IPM, crop protection, or commercial vegetable production for 2 to 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of vegetable pests, plant diseases, pest identification, and integrated pest management practices.
  • Practical experience in biological control, pesticide management, and crop protection strategies.
  • Familiarity with GAP, pesticide safety regulations, maximum residue limits, and pre-harvest intervals.
  • Ability to conduct field assessments, analyze pest monitoring data, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Experience developing technical guidelines, SOPs, and training materials is an advantage.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with production managers, farm workers, and technical stakeholders.
  • Willingness to conduct regular field monitoring across multiple production areas.
Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
 
 

Post-Harvest Agronomist (3 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture - Agronomy, Agriculture
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $300 - $500
Position Summary

Reports to: Farm Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement post-harvest management plans and handling procedures for leafy vegetables, fruit vegetables, and other designated agricultural products.
  • Coordinate with production managers to establish harvesting schedules based on crop maturity, market demand, and product quality requirements.
  • Supervise post-harvest operations, including product collection, sorting, grading, cleaning, packaging, and storage.
  • Establish product quality standards, grading criteria, and inspection procedures according to buyer and market specifications.
  • Monitor product quality, post-harvest losses, handling efficiency, and storage conditions to maintain freshness and shelf life.
  • Develop and implement post-harvest SOPs, hygiene procedures, traceability systems, and food safety requirements.
  • Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure proper packaging, storage, and preparation of products for transportation and market delivery.
  • Supervise post-harvest workers, assign daily tasks, and provide practical training on proper handling and quality control procedures.
  • Monitor and analyze product rejection rates, post-harvest losses, and operational efficiency to identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintain accurate records of harvested quantities, grading results, packaging, product losses, and dispatch information.
  • Prepare regular post-harvest performance and quality reports and recommend corrective actions to the Farm Manager.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Post-Harvest Technology, Food Science, or a related field.
Work History:
  • Post-harvest management, fresh produce handling, or quality control for 2 to 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of vegetable harvesting, grading, packaging, storage, and quality management.
  • Good understanding of GAP, food safety, hygiene standards, and product traceability.
  • Ability to supervise post-harvest operations, minimize product losses, and maintain quality standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Soft Skills
  • Good communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
 
 

QC Technician (3 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Food Science
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $300 - $500
Position Summary

Reports to: Farm Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Conduct regular quality inspections across pre-harvest, harvesting, post-harvest, and pre-dispatch stages for chilli, vegetables, and nursery seedlings.
  • Monitor plant growth, crop uniformity, plant vigor, and visible health conditions to identify abnormalities affecting crop quality and development.
  • Inspect crop development, fruit formation, maturity, physical defects, and harvest readiness against established quality criteria.
  • Identify and report visible signs of pest and disease damage, nutrient deficiencies, abnormal growth, and other crop quality concerns to the Production Agronomist.
  • Inspect harvested chilli and vegetables based on size, color, maturity, freshness, physical damage, and buyer quality specifications.
  • Verify sorting, grading, packaging, labeling, and storage conditions to ensure compliance with approved product quality standards.
  • Inspect nursery seedlings for germination uniformity, healthy growth, root development, and suitability for transplanting or distribution.
  • Conduct product sampling and basic quality measurements, including fruit size, weight, temperature, and other relevant quality parameters.
  • Identify, document, and report non-conforming crops and products, and verify that responsible teams implement corrective actions.
  • Verify product traceability records, including production locations, harvest dates, batch identification, and quality inspection documentation.
  • Conduct final product quality inspections before dispatch to ensure compliance with buyer requirements and approved quality specifications.
  • Maintain quality inspection records and prepare regular reports on plant growth conditions, crop quality, product defects, rejection rates, and follow-up on corrective actions.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Science, Agricultural Technology, Quality Management, or a related field
Work History:
  • Agricultural quality control, crop inspection, or fresh produce quality assessment for 1 to 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good knowledge of chilli and vegetable quality standards, grading criteria, harvesting maturity, and product defect identification.
  • Basic understanding of nursery seedling quality, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), food safety, and product traceability.
  • Ability to conduct quality inspections, product sampling, basic measurements, and non-conformity assessments.
  • Familiarity with quality control checklists, inspection records, and corrective action procedures.
  • Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for quality monitoring and reporting.
  • Willingness to work on-site and conduct regular inspections across production, nursery, and post-harvest areas.
Soft Skills
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, and problem-solving skills.
 
 

Irrigation and Fertigation Technician (3 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy, Engineering
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $300 - $500
Position Summary
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Operate and monitor irrigation and fertigation systems across net houses, greenhouses, and open-field production areas.
  • Implement irrigation and fertilizer application schedules based on approved crop requirements and production plans.
  • Prepare fertilizer stock solutions and ensure accurate mixing, dilution, and application according to technical recommendations.
  • Monitor water pressure, flow rates, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and fertilizer dosing to ensure proper system performance.
  • Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, calibration, and preventive maintenance of pumps, filters, valves, pipelines, and fertigation equipment.
  • Identify and troubleshoot irrigation problems, including leaks, blockages, uneven water distribution, and equipment malfunctions.
  • Coordinate with Production Managers and Agronomists to adjust irrigation and fertigation operations according to crop growth stages and field conditions.
  • Monitor water and fertilizer consumption to minimize waste and improve resource-use efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate records of irrigation activities, fertilizer applications, equipment maintenance, and system performance.
  • Report technical issues, equipment failures, and operational progress to the Farm Manager and recommend corrective actions.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Technology, Agronomy, Agricultural Science, or a related field
Work History:
  • Practical experience in irrigation, fertigation, or agricultural water management for 1 to 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good knowledge of drip irrigation, pumps, filtration systems, fertilizer injectors, and irrigation equipment.
  • Basic understanding of plant nutrition, fertilizer mixing, pH, EC, and water management.
  • Ability to operate, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot irrigation and fertigation systems.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for recordkeeping and reporting.
Soft Skills
  • Good technical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
 
 

Mechanical Engineer (3 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Mechanics, Engineer - Electrical
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $300 - $500
Position Summary

Reports to: Farm Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot farm machinery, pumps, motors, ventilation systems, and other mechanical equipment.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment breakdowns and operational disruptions.
  • Diagnose mechanical failures and supervise necessary repairs, replacements, and equipment adjustments.
  • Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment and farm machinery.
  • Monitor equipment performance, energy efficiency, and operational safety to ensure reliable operation.
  • Coordinate with Irrigation and Fertigation Technicians and production teams to resolve mechanical issues affecting farm operations.
  • Manage maintenance tools, spare parts requirements, and equipment servicing records.
  • Ensure compliance with equipment safety procedures, technical specifications, and maintenance SOPs.
  • Prepare maintenance reports, identify recurring equipment issues, and recommend technical improvements to the Farm Manager.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
Work History:
  • Mechanical maintenance, agricultural machinery, or industrial equipment for 2 to 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of pumps, motors, mechanical systems, and farm machinery maintenance.
  • Ability to diagnose mechanical problems, conduct repairs, and implement preventive maintenance programs.
  • Familiarity with mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, and workplace safety standards.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office for maintenance records and reporting.
  • Willingness to work at the assigned project site.
Soft Skills
  • Good technical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
 
 

Nursery Technician (3 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy, Agriculture - Forestry
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $300 - $500
Position Summary

Reports to: Farm Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Carry out healthy, uniform, and high-quality planting materials for farm production and distribution.
  • Implement nursery production schedules based on farm planting plans, seedling requirements, and approved production targets.
  • Conduct seed selection, seed preparation, sowing, germination, transplanting, potting, and seedling maintenance activities.
  • Prepare and manage growing media, seedling trays, pots, containers, and other nursery materials according to established technical procedures.
  • Monitor seed germination, seedling growth, plant vigor, root development, and environmental conditions to ensure proper seedling development.
  • Perform routine seedling care, including watering, fertilization, thinning, pruning, and hardening, according to crop requirements and approved technical guidelines.
  • Identify and report abnormal seedling growth, pest and disease symptoms, nutrient deficiencies, and other nursery production problems to the Production Agronomist.
  • Conduct seedling selection, grading, and preparation for transplanting or distribution based on established quality requirements.
  • Maintain nursery hygiene, sanitation, equipment, and tools to minimize contamination and prevent pest and disease spread.
  • Monitor seedling survival rates, germination performance, and production losses, and implement approved corrective measures to improve nursery efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate records of seed usage, sowing dates, germination rates, seedling quantities, mortality, and seedlings ready for transplanting or distribution.
  • Prepare daily and weekly nursery production updates, including seedling availability, production progress, and operational challenges.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, Forestry, Agricultural Technology, or a related field.
Work History:
  • Practical experience in vegetable seedling production, tree nurseries, or plant propagation for 1 to 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good knowledge of seed germination, nursery propagation techniques, growing media preparation, and seedling management.
  • Understanding of seedling nutrition, irrigation, environmental conditions, and basic pest and disease management.
  • Practical experience in seedling tray preparation, potting, transplanting, and seedling hardening techniques.
  • Ability to monitor seedling growth, identify abnormal development, and maintain nursery production records.
  • Familiarity with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), nursery hygiene, and proper handling of seeds and planting materials.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for nursery production records and reporting.
Soft Skills
  • Good attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
 
 

Hygiene and Compliance Officer (3 Positions)

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Food Science, Agriculture, Resources & Environment
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: $300 - $500
Position Summary

Reports to: Farm Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Monitor farm hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices across open-field chilli farms, net houses, nurseries, and post-harvest facilities.
  • Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), farm SOPs, and applicable agricultural regulations.
  • Verify proper pesticide and fertilizer handling, chemical storage, application records, and compliance with pre-harvest intervals (PHI).
  • Monitor worker hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), occupational safety, and waste management practices.
  • Inspect water hygiene, sanitation facilities, and cleaning procedures to prevent contamination during production and post-harvest handling.
  • Provide worker training on farm hygiene, food safety, chemical handling, and workplace safety requirements.
  • Identify non-compliance issues, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on their implementation.
  • Maintain compliance records, inspection checklists, training documents, and corrective action reports.
  • Support internal audits, GAP certification preparation, and compliance inspections required by MAC management and UKMAC.
  • Prepare regular compliance reports highlighting inspection findings, risks, and corrective actions.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Accommodation and Food Allowance.
  • Opportunity to hold a leadership role within a growing national agricultural union.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening Cambodia's agricultural sector and improving farmers' livelihoods.
  • Opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture and community development in Cambodia.
  • Professional development, training, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Exposure to national-level agricultural development, cooperative governance, and agribusiness initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work closely with government agencies, development partners, academic institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Food Science, Environmental Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field
Work History:
  • Farm compliance, agricultural hygiene, food safety, or related work for 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Good knowledge of GAP, farm hygiene, chemical safety, and occupational health and safety requirements.
  • Familiarity with farm inspections, SOPs, compliance documentation, and internal audits.
  • Ability to identify compliance risks, monitor corrective actions, and conduct worker training.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for compliance documentation and reporting.
Soft Skills
  • Strong attention to detail, communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
 

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit a CV (including at least 2 references) and a cover letter.

Applications should be sent and submitted through the Application form

For inquiries regarding this position, please contact to email or contact number provided in the contact details.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • Sangkat Preaek Lieb, Khan Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Union of Kampuchea Modern Agricultural Community
 
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