Plantation & Horticulture Specialist (Bangladesh)

About the role

Varaha is seeking a Plantation & Horticulture Specialist to lead the establishment and management of ultra‑high‑density plantations (1,100–2,500 trees/ha) under an ARR (Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation) project in Bangladesh. The role focuses on technical planning, orchard establishment, canopy management and building farmer capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and oversee ultra‑high‑density plantation establishment protocols.
• Provide technical guidance on orchard layout, pit digging, planting, pruning, canopy management, irrigation, fertigation and nutrient management.
• Support selection of suitable varieties, rootstocks and quality planting material.
• Conduct training programs for field staff and farmers on best practices.
• Monitor post‑plantation performance, survival rates and growth.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Support project activities related to biomass growth and carbon‑sequestration objectives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Pomology/Horticulture (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture, Agronomy or related field.
• Experience in commercial fruit cultivation.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑density and ultra‑high‑density plantations.
• Strong knowledge of pruning, canopy management, fertigation, irrigation and pest‑disease management.
• Experience working with farmer‑based plantation programs (preferred).

Required skills

• Pruning techniques
• Canopy management
• Fertigation
• Irrigation systems
• Nutrient management
• Pest and disease management
• Orchard layout design
• Pit digging and planting methods
• Variety and rootstock selection
• Technical report writing