Senior Agronomist – Sustainable Agriculture & Land Management Job in Mozambique

Company: AVSI
Job Title: Senior Agronomist – Sustainable Agriculture & Land Management
Location: Mozambique (Duty Station: Nampula)
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Contract Duration: 24 Months
Salary: €30,000 – €37,000 Net per Year (Based on experience)
Starting Date: 18 Dec 2026
Language Requirement: English (Portuguese or other Latin language is an advantage)
Industry: Agriculture, Agroforestry, Climate Change, Carbon Markets, Environmental Sustainability

Job Overview

 AVSI is seeking an experienced Senior Agronomist to support the implementation of the “Sustainable Agriculture and Land Management (SALM)” project in Mozambique. This role is ideal for professionals with extensive expertise in sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, carbon sequestration, land restoration, soil fertility management, biodiversity conservation, and climate-smart farming systems.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in delivering sustainable agricultural interventions, supporting nature-based solutions (NbS), reducing deforestation, promoting forest conservation, and contributing to international carbon credit generation initiatives.

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Key Job Responsibilities (JD)

The Senior Agronomist will be responsible for the technical supervision, implementation, monitoring, and quality delivery of agronomic and agroforestry activities within the project.

Core Duties Include:

• Lead the implementation of Sustainable Agriculture and Land Management (SALM) activities aligned with project proposals, operational plans, budgets, and donor requirements.
• Design and oversee agroforestry systems, sustainable land restoration models, and regenerative farming approaches.
• Ensure effective soil fertility improvement, biomass enhancement, and soil carbon sequestration practices.
• Contribute to the generation and certification of carbon credits under globally recognized standards such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and SD Vista.
• Support climate-smart agriculture interventions aimed at reducing deforestation and forest degradation while protecting biodiversity.
• Coordinate and supervise field teams involved in agriculture, forestry, agroecology, and environmental conservation.
• Provide technical training, mentoring, and capacity building for agronomic staff and local stakeholders.
• Oversee field-based monitoring, evaluation, data collection, and reporting systems according to international standards, including VERRA requirements.
• Strengthen partnerships with government institutions, NGOs, donor agencies, local communities, and environmental stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit technical reports, donor reports, narrative reports, field assessments, and performance tracking documents.
• Promote innovation and knowledge sharing on agroforestry systems, sustainable land use, ecosystem restoration, and climate resilience.
• Coordinate with headquarters and thematic focal points regarding agricultural strategies, field challenges, training workshops, and technical improvements.
• Ensure all project outputs meet technical quality standards and project performance indicators.

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Education Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Master’s Degree in:
  • Agricultural Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Forestry Management
  • Agroecology
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Or any closely related discipline

Additional certifications in climate-smart agriculture, carbon finance, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, GIS mapping, or land management systems will be considered advantageous.

Experience Requirements

To qualify for this role, candidates should have:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in:
  • Sustainable land management
  • Agriculture and agronomy
  • Forestry and agroforestry management
  • Regenerative agriculture
  • Climate resilience and ecosystem restoration
  • Carbon offset and sustainability projects
• At least 5 years of professional experience in tropical or sub-tropical environments.
• Previous experience managing large-scale agriculture or environmental projects is highly preferred.
• Prior work experience in Mozambique or Southern Africa will be an added advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of agroforestry systems design
• Expertise in soil fertility management
• Experience in carbon markets, carbon finance, and voluntary carbon standards
• Understanding of forest restoration and biodiversity conservation
• Knowledge of GIS software such as QGIS and ArcGIS
• Experience with Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and community-centered development methods
• Strong monitoring, evaluation, and project reporting capabilities

Computer Skills

Applicants must have excellent proficiency in:

• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Teams
• Outlook

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and project coordination abilities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
• Effective communication and reporting skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Team mentoring and staff development experience

Salary & Benefits

The selected candidate will receive:

• Net Annual Salary: €30,000 – €37,000
• International NGO work exposure
• Opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability and carbon reduction projects
• Professional development in nature-based climate solutions
• Practical experience with international carbon certification frameworks
• Long-term field leadership experience in sustainable agriculture and land restoration

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Reporting Structure

The selected candidate will:

• Directly report to the Chief of Party (Primary Supervisor)
• Report to the Country Program Director (Secondary Supervisor)
• Coordinate functionally with the Nature Based Carbon Offsetting Programme Coordinator
• Collaborate closely with donors, technical focal points, and implementation partners

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity Policy

AVSI reserves the right to verify professional suitability by requesting references from previous employers regarding safeguarding concerns, disciplinary actions, investigations, or workplace disputes. Selected candidates may also be required to provide criminal and civil clearance records.

AVSI follows a strong equal opportunity and non-discrimination policy, ensuring fair recruitment regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion, or marital status.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official AVSI website:

Apply via AVSI Official Website

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