Agronomist – Bio Feedstock Projects

About the role

Heading Moçambique is recruiting an Agronomist to join its newly established Agri-energy Services unit in Maputo. The unit concentrates agronomic expertise to identify, launch and monitor bio feedstock production development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and select the seeds needed for vegetable oil production initiatives (bio feedstock) to be used in biorefineries.
• Evaluate, identify and select the best cultivation systems and cycles for bio feedstock production.
• Verify and optimise agronomic yields for rotation crops and other sustainable crops across the areas of interest.
• Take part in monitoring and implementing land works such as irrigation to improve bio feedstock performance.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences or similar, with preference for a specialisation or PhD in Tropical Agronomy, Environment and Bioenergy.
• At least 5 years of consolidated experience designing and managing production chains, particularly in Mozambique and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience designing and preferably managing biofuel and bio feedstock production chains.
• Excellent knowledge of English and full availability for international mobility, including travel and relocation.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of cultivation systems for vegetable oils, especially rotation crops and crops suited to degraded areas.
• Knowledge of renewable energy regulations from biomass and biofuels, certification and environmental and social sustainability criteria.
• Compliance with national safety, health and environmental laws and the company's HSE management system.