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Southeast Asia | Innovative Agri-Development among Muslims

Needed:
Team Hope is looking for mid-term and long-term workers to partner in Southeast Asia on a globally diverse team seeking to be the presence of Jesus and bring the message of Jesus to Muslims. We are looking for those with a particular interest in agriculture, animals, and research who want to monitor farm initiatives and reforestation efforts while also helping facilitate on-the-job training for university agriculture and animal science students. We utilize regenerative farming practices to bring food security in family homes and small farms. Be a part of bringing transformation through food and sustainable agriculture while enjoying the outdoors!
Country: Asia, Southeast Asia
Term: Long-Term (3+ years), Mid-Term (1 - 3 years)
Tasks:
  • Monitor & track farm initiatives (computer technical skills with responsibility to record agricultural planting cycles, harvesting details, drone mapping of areas of reforestation)
  • Lead college students on-the-job training internships in animal husbandry & agriculture, with responsibility to help them participate in research projects. Gather student research papers to help improve farm projects.
  • Marketing of post-harvest products from the farm in local commercial contexts. This could be marketing herbal teas like lemongrass, selling coffee varietals, finding a market for cacao discs
Specific Qualifications:
  • Some experience working with animals (goats, rabbits, chickens)
  • Agricultural experience, with interest (to learn or already know) in soil restoration, terrace farming to prevent soil erosion, reforestation, fruit and vegetables, small plot gardens for sustainable nutrition for families.
  • Monitoring activity skills: computer technical skills in MS Excel, Word, Power Point.
  • Ability to fill out a log frame (no experience in this needed)
  • Willingness to spend time with university students and farm workers
  • Adventurous spirit who enjoys being in nature and hiking
  • Creativity in farm to market/business approaches
  • Committed to studying God's word in groups
  • Willing to work on a team, collaborating with others
  • Sees the value of development partnered with sharing the gospel
  • Flexible, a learner, and ready to learn from the culture you are serving
Additional Information:
Community Transformation Impact
  • Care for creation
  • Feed the hungry