Agri Value Chain Specialist at Olam Agri

An Agri Value Chain Specialist in Olam Agri is responsible for designing, developing, supporting, and driving practical innovations and farmer programs to promote regenerative agriculture. This role focuses on improving soil health, irrigation practices, residue management, reducing post-harvest losses, and conserving biodiversity around farms.

The incumbent will work as a core team member on on-farm regenerative agriculture projects aimed at improving per-hectare yields of soybean and maize, while delivering socio-economic impact and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The role also involves building internal capacity and enabling the effective transfer of knowledge and technology to smallholder farmers within soy and maize supply chains. Additionally, the role includes onboarding farmers, conducting geo-location mapping, and ensuring accurate reporting of sustainability metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement regenerative agriculture programs across soy and maize value chains
• Drive practical innovations to improve soil health, irrigation efficiency, residue management, and reduce post-harvest losses
• Support biodiversity conservation initiatives within farming ecosystems
• Develop training materials and build internal capabilities for effective implementation of regenerative agriculture principles
• Facilitate the transfer and adoption of sustainable farming practices among smallholder farmers
• Contribute to on-ground project execution to enhance crop yields and environmental outcomes
• Lead farmer onboarding, including geo-location mapping and sustainability data tracking
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to scale program impact

Job Requirements

Experience

• 8–10+ years of relevant experience in agriculture or sustainability-focused roles
• Strong experience in soy and maize value chains
• Proven track record of working within large organisations and driving sustainable agriculture initiatives
• Experience in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Exposure to working with donors, implementing agencies, and partners is desirable
• Experience with geo-spatial analysis tools is an added advantage

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Agriculture or an equivalent technical qualification in a relevant field

Skills & Competencies

• Strong program management and organisational skills
• Proven team management capabilities with a focus on execution and scaling impact
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in remote or challenging environments
• A strong passion for sustainable agriculture and food systems