Hydroponic greenhouse rose production, Armenia, 2-Wk Assignment in January/February

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Type: Volunteer Position    Length of Assignment: 2 Weeks.   Project Name: Farmer to Farmer
Assignment Title: Hydroponic greenhouse rose production 
Assignment Number: ARM-2083-016
Assignment Location: village Nor Geghi, Kotayk Marz

Overview

ACDI/VOCA seeks a specialist in Hydroponic greenhouse rose production for a Volunteer Assignment in Armenia. The selected Volunteer will collaborate with the host and fellow farmers to provide thematic and practical training.  ***As part of the Farmer-to-Farmer Consortium, this assignment is made possible through USAID funding. In accordance to USAID guidelines, any candidates submitted for consideration under this project must have a valid US passport or Green Card.***

This is a 2-week assignment, scheduled for January/February 2025/ Position to be filled in 2024 or ASAP.

Apply now:
1) Complete the form below https://forms.gle/D23YmXNUbfbphSGVA
2) Submit your resume (with relevant experience) for review to service@peacecorpsconnect.org.

 

Provisions for the Volunteer:

  • All international and local travel

  • All lodging

  • A per diem to cover meals and incidentals

  • Travel Visa (if applicable)

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance

  • In-country support from field office staff

  • Local cell phone to use during assignment (if needed)

Responsibilities


Volunteer Profile & Qualifications

An expert specialized in hydroponic greenhouse rose production, with knowledge of pests and diseases of roses, their treatment and prevention.


Organization Profile

The greenhouse was established in 2022 and grows around 17 varieties of roses mainly imported from Netherlands. 

The farm has big issues with several pests and diseases which damage the flower: the most common ones are powdery mildew, mites, trips and fungal diseases.

The farmer has invited an expert on rose production from Netherlands one time. The expert helped to solve the pest and disease issue at that time, but the problem is that once the pests and diseases show up, it’s already late to fight them, as they impact drastically the quality of the flowers and reduce the market prices. The farmers need an expert assistance to help them prevent the mentioned pests and diseases way before they appear in the greenhouse by applying preventive sprayings.

The substrate of the hydroponic greenhouse is mineral wool.

Prior to departure, the Volunteer will have online meeting with the host to discuss specific needs and technical details of the assignment.

While in-country, the Volunteer will address the following challenges: 

  • Meet with the beneficiaries, explore the current problems of hydroponic greenhouse and recommend solutions   

  • Provide the farmers a program of prevention sprayings for the following pests and diseases in hydroponic rose greenhouse:  Powdery mildew, Mites, Trips, & Fungal diseases 

 

 

 

 

  • Provide practical sessions on correct application of fertilizers and chemicals to improve the production quality and quantity.

Qualifications

  • relevant work experience

  • Practical experience facilitating agricultural business 

  • Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills

  • Previous international experience a plus

  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and apps like Zoom, WhatsApp, Facebook Etc.

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