We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world’s key challenges – resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.
About the Unit
As part of the global transformation of food production towards more transparency and sustainability, Yara has set carbon optimization and climate action as key strategic priorities. Optimizing how cropland is managed will make a substantial contribution to lowering global agriculture greenhouse gas emissions. From carbon sequestration to avoidance or reduction in farm level emissions, Yara is launching a new business venture centered around decarbonization of the food chain.
The launch of Yara’s Agoro Carbon Alliance will address agriculture’s global greenhouse gas emissions and will turn the carbon capturing potential at farm level into a sustainable growth business while providing a new income stream to farmers worldwide. Our passion lies in developing a global carbon alliance built around a portfolio of carbon smart farming practices that help farmers reduce their environmental footprint. As one of the early movers in this market, we are using our knowledge on carbon practices, our global presence, our digital and data capabilities and our strong relationships with the food value chain to pioneer an industry shaping businessAs part of the global transformation of food production towards more transparency and sustainability, Yara has set carbon optimization and climate action as key strategic priorities. Optimizing how cropland is managed will make a substantial contribution to lowering global agriculture greenhouse gas emissions. From carbon sequestration to avoidance or reduction in farm level emissions, Yara is launching a new business venture centered around decarbonization of the food chain.
Responsibilities
- In this role you own the agronomic vision for carbon services within this country team. You define the opportunity areas for the team to venture in based on your evaluation of the size and impact of sustainable farming practice changes in the region.
- Working closely with other leaders within the country to devise the overarching business plan and roadmap for the country.
- Advising the larger country team on agronomic related topics: from advice to growers on practice implementation, to exploring new practices/concepts/innovations with the team for future offerings.
- Maintain a pulse on country legislation changes, agricultural events and current affairs and innovation happening in the sustainable agriculture and sequestration space.
- Coordinate with other teams and geographies within Yara to bring new concepts to [country/region] market.
- This role reports into the Managing Director for India
Profile
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or ag-related field, Master’s Degree may be an advantage
- Minimum 5-7 years of commercial/applied agronomy experience (preferably in an entrepreneurial environment – sustainability experience is an added bonus)
- Extensive knowledge of cropping systems
- Experience with Precision Ag platforms or GIS a plus
- Growth oriented mindset with extensive market, crop, and product knowledge
- Passion to make a difference in enabling sustainability in farming and for developing new commercial models
- Highly structured, detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. Ability to manage time and schedules to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Additional Information
As a global organization we actively strive to reflect the diversity in society. We therefore encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating a work environment that fits gender equality and allows combining career progress with the needs of a family or other personal circumstances.
Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassador networks.
