Aquaculture Technician

The leading agriculture consulting firm in Southeast Asia is looking for an Aquaculture Technician

Fresh Studio is the leading agriculture/ aquaculture consultancy and R&D firm in Southeast Asia. Our mission is to make our clients successful in the sustainable production and marketing of food. Since 2006, we have worked passionately to achieve this mission and assist our clients in improving all practices from farm to fork. Our professional international and multi-disciplinary team of 60 people works out of five offices, two R&D farms, and one food lab.  From our base in Vietnam and Myanmar, we are playing an important role in professionalizing the agriculture sector in the region.

Over the past ten years, we have built a multicultural team of experienced and talented professionals that share our mission, vision, and values.  As a growing business, we continue to look for dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can contribute to our team and add value to our projects and clients.

To support the expansion of our activities in the aquaculture sector in Vietnam, we are looking for a passionate Aquaculture Night Shift Technician to be based at our R&D farm in Can Tho.

For more information about Fresh Studio, visit our website http://www.freshstudio.vn

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Responsibilities:

To complete our Aquaculture and Fisheries team in Vietnam, we are looking for a professional Aquaculture Night Shift Technician.

This position is primarily held responsible for assisting with operations at our RAS R&D farm in Can Tho as follows:

Additional tasks may occur from time to time.

Desired qualifications and skills: our ideal candidate

Experience:

  • At least one year in aquaculture, ideally with experience in a commercial aquaculture setting such as a hatchery or fish farm.
  • Familiar with fish or shrimp hatchery and nursery operations

Special Skills required:

  • Ability to work independently
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosis of issues
  • Maintainence and repair of Life Support Systems (LSS) including pumps, filters, air blowers etc

Education:

  • Vocational or college degree in aquaculture, biology, or related field.
  • Prior experience in aquaculture or fish farming preferred.

Language:

  • Vietnamese
  • Basic English is desirable

Job identification

  • Position                             : Aquaculture Night Shift Technician
  • Department                     : Aquaculture
  • Location                            : Can Tho
  • Report to                          : Aquaculture Manager

If this sounds like the role for you then please send your motivation letter and a CV detailing your qualifications and previous experience to: yourcareer@freshstudio.vn.

Project Manager for Value Chain Development

Fresh Studio, is looking for an experienced Project Manager for Value Chain Development

Fresh Studio is the leading food consulting and R&D firm in Vietnam and Myanmar. Our mission is to make our clients successful in the sustainable production and marketing of food. Since 2006, we have worked passionately to achieve this mission and assist our clients to improve all practices from farm to fork. With a professional international and multi-disciplinary team of 60 staff, five offices, one R&D farm in Vietnam, Myanmar and the Netherlands, we are playing an important role in making the agriculture sector more sustainable and more profitable in the region. Over the years we have implemented more than 200 successful projects for clients and created many successful value chains for both domestic and international markets.

To further increase our positive impact on the agriculture sector of Vietnam, we are looking for a VCD project leader to be based in our Ho Chi Minh City office, with regular travel in the Mekong Delta for field work and regularly visiting our FS office in Myanmar.

Exciting opportunity

As a Value Chain Development (VCD) project manager, your main responsibility will be to manage one of our VCD projects in Vietnam. You will support our client in the management of the project, implement the project monitoring and evaluation system and ensure that all the planned activities are executed successfully. You will inspire the project partners and chain actors to implement the project activities and are responsible for project communication, including the reporting to our clients. Besides managing this project, you are expected to support our other project teams in Myanmar and Vietnam in various other projects.  Occasionally you are expected to support the country managers of Fresh Studio Myanmar and Vietnam with project acquisition and contributing to the further growth and development of Fresh Studio.

The main responsibilities of this position are:

VCD project management

  • Manage a multi-disciplinary team to implement a value chain development project in a timely and well -planned manner
  • Execute all activities within the planned budget and timeframe
  • Manage and support all project partners and value chain actors to ensure that all project deliverables will be achieved
  • Communicate clearly the project purposes, activities and outcomes to all internal and external stakeholders involved in various forms: progress reports, project website, project impact video, conference presentations, project brochures etc.
  • Set up a project monitoring and reporting system to keep track of the progress of all project activities and make sure all project deliverables are achieved

Consultancy

  • Lead various value chain analysis assignments and develop strategic value chain development intervention plans
  • Lead sector studies
  • Create high quality reports and presentations about executed work.
  • Support the country manager in proposal writing for acquisition.

Our dream candidate

The ideal candidate has a strong academic background, such as an MSc in agricultural economics, rural development, or a related field. And brings at least five years of hands-on experience managing agricultural VCD projects.

You have a proven ability to design, implement, and report on both qualitative and quantitative studies, including baseline assessments, M&E studies, and rapid value chain appraisals. These insights have enabled you to successfully lead VCD initiatives that bring chain actors together and create resilient, self-sustaining value chains that continue to grow beyond project timelines.   You are results-driven, proactive, and passionate about working in the rural areas of Southeast Asia to create lasting impact. Your project management style is inspirational and detail-oriented, and you thrive in multi-disciplinary teams, contributing your own technical expertise—such as participatory methodologies, farmer extension systems, or farm economics.

With excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, you know how to motivate teams and stakeholders to turn product chains into truly thriving value chains.

Qualifications and skills

  • A MSc degree in agriculture economics, development economics or rural development studies
  • A minimum of 8 years of work experience, of which at least 3-5 years in a position as a successful project manager of a VCD project
  • Work experience in the agri-business sector of Southeast Asia, preferably in Vietnam or Myanmar
  • Strong organizing and planning skills, with attention to details
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong communicator who is culturally sensitive
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently, while being a team player with a hands-on mentality
  • Passion for sustainable food
  • Eager to learn, discover and to travel in the field work sites across Vietnam and Myanmar

Application process

Are you the person we are looking for? Don’t hesitate, please send your motivation letter and a CV to yourcareer@freshstudio.vn. For more information on the position, please contact the Fresh Studio HRM through yourcareer@freshstudio.vn. For more information on Fresh Studio, please continue reading.

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Junior Agronomist

Fresh Studio, the leading agriculture consulting firm of Southeast Asia is looking for a Junior Agronomist

Fresh Studio is the leading agriculture consultancy and R&D firm in Southeast Asia. Our mission is to make our clients successful in the sustainable production and marketing of food. Since 2006, we have worked passionately to achieve this mission and assist our clients to improve all practices from farm to fork. Our professional international and multi-disciplinary team of 60 people works from five offices and two R&D locations. We focus with our business on Vietnam and Myanmar, but also work occasionally outside these two countries.

Over the past fifteen years we have built a multicultural team of experienced and talented professionals that share our mission, vision, and values to further develop the agricultural sector in Asia and Vietnam and Myanmar in specific.  As a growing business, we continue to look for dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can contribute to our team and add value for our projects and clients.

To further strengthen our team of consultants working on improving the production of fruits and vegetables in Vietnam, we are looking for a Junior Agronomist to be based at our Central Highlands (Gia Lai, Dak Lak or Dak Nong) office.

For more information about Fresh Studio, visit our website http://www.freshstudio.vn

I. Job identification

Position              :             Junior Agronomist

Department       :             Crops

Location             :             Central Highlands (Gia Lai, Dak Lak or Dak Nong)

II. Key Organizational Relationships

Report to            :             R&D Director Crops / Corn Production Specialist

Supervise           :             N/A

III. Summary of responsibilities

This position will provide hands-on support to the Corn Production Specialist by assisting with the day-to-day execution of activities related to corn production, farmer engagement, and field data collection.

IV. Duties and responsibilities

1. Support for agricultural extension and knowledge development

  • Support in collecting field data and maintaining farm book records
  • Conduct regular farm visits to monitor compliance and implementation of recommended practices
  • Support trial setup, routine monitoring, and basic documentation
  • Assist in the logistical coordination and delivery of field days, demonstration plots, and farmer meetings
  • Contribute to routine reporting and documentation of extension activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

2. Value chain support activities

  • Participate in collecting relevant data from farmers and local actors to support value chain analysis
  • Support in in the preparation and consolidation of production and cost data for analytical use
  • Provide coordination and logistical support for field evaluations and stakeholder engagements
  • Prepare initial records and activity summaries under the guidance of the Corn Production Specialist.

Desired qualifications:

Minimum Educational Requirement:

  • Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Horticulture, Agricultural Production Technologies, Agricultural Economics, or a related field
  • Background in agronomy; experience with corn production is an advantage

Experience:

  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in agriculture; fresh graduates with a strong desire to learn and grow are encouraged to apply
  • Experience in providing extension services to farmers, such as training of famers and or experience in financial analyse of agricultural production systems is an advantage.

Language:

  • Excellent in both verbal and written Vietnamese
  • Basic English communication skills required; proficiency in English is an advantage
  • Ability to communicate effectively with local communities, including ethnic minority groups in Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk, and Đắk Nông, is an advantage

Special Skills Required:

  • Good communication skills (with local farmers)
  • A strong passion to learn and develop new agriculture technologies and knowledge and make them available for farmers
  • Basic word, Excel, PowerPoint skills
  • Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team
  • Trustworthy

Personal attributes:

  • Enjoy working in an authentic working environment with transparency & passion

IPM Specialist

The leading agriculture consulting and R&D firm of Southeast Asia is looking for a Junior/Senior IPM Specialist

To further strengthen our Vietnam team of agriculture consultants supporting farmers in improving their agriculture practices, we are looking for an IPM Specialist based in Da Lat (Vietnam)

For more information about Fresh Studio, visit our website http://www.freshstudio.vn

I. Job identification

Position title           : Junior/Senior IPM Specialist

Department            : Crops

Location                  : Da lat

II. Key Organizational Relationships

Report to            : R&D Director Crops / R&D Manager Crops

Supervise          : N/A

III. Summary of responsibilities

This position will provide knowledge and agricultural technologies to vegetable farmers. Responsibilities of this position are to support our IPM project activities, such as set up demo crops for IPM, data collection, and training of farmers, and support other project activities as assigned.

IV. Duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Implementation of assigned tasks of Fresh Studio projects in the Lam Dong, ranging from:

  • Data collection from farmers and other parties involved in IPM project
  • Setup and monitor IPM demo crops
  • Provide technical support to farmers and farmer groups
  • Provide training for farmers and farmer groups
  • Arrange field days to share new knowledge and technologies with local farmers and other interested people
  • Support farmers in record-keeping
  • Coordinate and ensure correct installation and operation by farmers and farmer groups of agricultural technologies provided to them

Support any other assigned activities

V. Desired qualifications:

Minimum Educational Requirement:

Graduated from college/university of Horticulture/Agriculture (BSc), experience in the IPM, indoor vegetable production, experience in the natural enemies is an advantage.

Language:

  • Excellent in both verbal and written Vietnamese
  • English communication and writing skills are an advantage

Special Skills Required:

  • At least 2 years’ experience with IPM, vegetable production
  • Good communication skills (with local farmers)
  • A strong passion for learning and developing new agriculture technologies and knowledge and making them available to farmers
  • Basic Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
  • Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team
  • Trustworthy

Personal attributes:

  • Enjoy working in an authentic working environment with transparency & passion

If this sounds good to you then send us your motivation letter, CV detailing your qualifications and previous experience. Please send this to:  yourcareer@freshstudio.vn

Corn Production Specialist

The leading agriculture consulting and R&D firm of Southeast Asia is looking for a Corn Production Specialist

To further strengthen our Vietnam team of agriculture consultants supporting farmers in improving their agriculture practices, we are looking for a Project Corn Production Specialist based in Centrail Highlands (Gia Lai, Dak Lak or Dac Nong)

For more information about Fresh Studio, visit our website http://www.freshstudio.vn

I. Job identification

Position title           : Corn Production Specialist

Department            : Crops

Location                  : Central Highlands (Gia Lai, Dak Lak or Dak Nong)

II. Key Organizational Relationships

Report to            : R&D Director Crops / Senior Corn Production Specialist

Supervise          : N/A

III. Summary of responsibilities

This position will provide knowledge and agricultural technologies to corn farmers to enhance the performance of their corn production.

Responsibilities of this position are to implement Research and Development (R&D) activities, such as trials, data collection and training of farmers related to the production and post-harvest handling of corn intended for animal feed production.

VI. Duties and responsibilities

a) Agricultural extension and knowledge development

  • Data collection form farmers and other parties involved in a corn supply chain
  • Setup and monitor trials related to corn production and drying of corn
  • Provide technical support to corn farmers and farmer groups
  • Develop and provide training to corn farmers and farmer groups
  • Arrange field days to share new knowledge and technologies to local corn farmers and other interested persons
  • Support any other assigned activities

b) Value chain analysis & value chain development

  • Mapping of current corn supply chain
  • Analyse the characteristics and financial performance of all actors active in the corn supply chain from input supply till the delivery of corn at an animal feed mill
  • Identification of bottlenecks or opportunities to enhance the current corn supply chain and create a value chain
  • Cost benefit analysis and financial analysis of investments to enhance corn production and post-harvest management (drying)

V. Desired qualifications:

Minimum Educational Requirement:

  • Graduated in Horticulture or Agriculture production technologies / economics (BSc)
  • MSc level is an advantage

Experience:

  • At least 5-year experience related to corn production and or post-harvest management of corn
  • Experience in providing extension services to farmers, such as training of famers and or experience in financial analyse of agricultural production systems is an advantage.

Language:

  • Excellent in both verbal and written Vietnamese
  • Good English communication in verbal and writing communication

Special Skills Required:

  • Good communication skills (with local farmers)
  • A strong passion to learn and develop new agriculture technologies and knowledge and make them available for farmers
  • Basic word, Excel, PowerPoint skills
  • Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team
  • Trustworthy

Personal attributes:

  • Enjoy working in an authentic working environment with transparency & passion

If this sounds good to you then send us your motivation letter, CV detailing your qualifications and previous experience. Please send this to:  yourcareer@freshstudio.vn

Irrigation System Specialist

The leading agriculture consulting and R&D firm of Southeast Asia is looking for an Irrigation System Specialist

Fresh Studio is the leading agriculture consultancy and R&D firm in Southeast Asia. Our mission is to make our clients successful in the sustainable production and marketing of food. Since 2006, we have worked passionately to achieve this mission and assist our clients to improve all practices from farm to fork. Our professional international and multi-disciplinary team of 60 people works from five offices and two R&D locations. We focus our business on Vietnam and Myanmar but also work occasionally outside these two countries.

Over the past fifteen years, we have built a multicultural team of experienced and talented professionals who share our mission, vision, and values to further develop the agricultural sector in Asia and Vietnam and Myanmar in particular.  As a growing business, we continue to look for dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can contribute to our team and add value to our projects and clients.

To further increase our positive impact on the agribusiness sector of Southeast Asia, we are looking for an Irrigation System Specialist to be based in our Da Lat City office.   

The ideal applicant

You are a professional with a proven track-record in irrigation systems and have an interest in working for a multinational company. You graduated with the major of Mechanical Engineer and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career path in this sector. You bring a high degree of professionalism and enthusiasm to your job.  

For more information about Fresh Studio, visit our website http://www.freshstudio.vn

I. Job identification

Position              :             Irrigation System Specialist

Department       :             R&D Crops

Location             :             Dalat, Lam Dong

II. Key Organizational Relationships

Report to            :             R&D Manager Crops

III. Roles and responsibilities

  • Provide system recommendations/advice to to meet the specific needs of clients, ensuring effective solutions
  • Manage the installation, maintenance, and upgrades of irrigation systems to maintain high performance and efficiency
  • Create and develop innovative irrigation systems, focusing on both new designs and improvements to existing systems
  • Identify and target potential clients to grow the business and increase market reach
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of related agricultural technologies and products, such as films, seeds, and substrates
  • Conduct research and client surveys to understand their needs for agricultural products and technologies, ensuring timely updates of client information
  • Perform other related tasks/duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

IV. Desired qualifications:

Experience  

Minimum 3 year of relevant experience with irrigation system      

Special Skills required           

  • Excellent in both verbal and written Vietnamese
  • Basic English skill
  • Can use graphics software (AutoCAD)
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
  • Well organized, precise and accurate
  • Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team
  • Passionate about agriculture and a drive to explore unpaved paths
  • Trustworthy
  • Enjoy working in an authentic working environment with transparency & passion

Education Technical College degree or BSc. degree, preferable with a major in mechanical engineer

  • If this sounds good to you then send us your motivation letter, CV detailing your qualifications and previous experience. Please send this to:  yourcareer@freshstudio.vn

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