Expert Horticulture

PUM

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an expert at PUM, you play a key role. By sharing your knowledge and experience you’re empowering the sustainable growth of SMEs in countries worldwide. You’re not just an expert - you’re a change maker! The role involves handling one or two projects each year, either on location or remotely via Microsoft Teams. On location, you’ll spend two weeks on-site with the client. PUM covers your flight and visa, and the client takes care of your stay and local transportation. You will also receive an expense allowance. As PUM expert you not only share knowledge, you empower entrepreneurs, co-piloting their journey toward sustainable and inclusive business development; leave a lasting impact on the community: socially, environmentally, and economically; turn your knowledge into a hands-on project plan; expand your horizons at sector days and building a network that’s as diverse as it gets.

Requirements

• Track record of relevant experience in horticulture.
• Hands-on expertise in crop production.
• Crop-specific knowledge.
• Expertise in one of the following areas: Tissue culture; Open field vegetables production such as leafy greens, cabbage, beans, carrots, etc. (production, post-harvest aspects, processing); Soft fruit such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries (production, post-harvest aspects); Nursery fruit trees (temperate and tropical fruit crops).
• Authentic, resilient, humble and dynamic professional.
• Appreciation for cultural differences and interaction with equality and respect.
• Ability to operate as a sparring partner in culturally diverse and changing circumstances.
• Hands-on approach and ability to translate knowledge into a practical plan.
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbally and in writing.
• Comfortable with digital tools, including Microsoft Office 365.
• Expert role is a voluntary position.
• Ability to apply up to and including the calendar year in which you turn 69.
• Reside in the Netherlands.
• Registered in the Municipal Personal Records Database (BRP).
• Have Dutch basic health insurance.
• Pass prescreening (VOG).

Nice To Haves

• French or Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Handle one or two projects each year, either on location or remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• Spend two weeks on-site with the client for on-location projects.
• Empower entrepreneurs, co-piloting their journey toward sustainable and inclusive business development.
• Leave a lasting impact on the community: socially, environmentally, and economically.
• Turn your knowledge into a hands-on project plan.
• Expand your horizons at sector days and build a diverse network.

Benefits

• PUM covers flight and visa for on-location projects.
• Client takes care of stay and local transportation for on-location projects.
• Expense allowance.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace new perspectives and gain insights by connecting with diverse people and cultures.
• Professional Network: Be part of a network of approximately 1,200 volunteer experts and let your network abroad grow as well.
• Optimal Knowledge Utilization: Put your expertise to its best use, making tangible impact on businesses worldwide.
• International Exposure: Immerse yourself in a multicultural environment, broadening your horizons.
• Building a Brighter Future: Contribute to the sustainable development of communities, cultivating a profound sense of fulfillment.
• Stunning Office Moments: Enjoy regular meetups at our beautiful office in The Hague with breathtaking views.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed