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Project Consultant for vertical farming

candor general trading llc
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Mid-Senior
AED 40,000/month
3 months ago
ArabicPMPProject Management
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Full-time \| Permanent \| Leadership Role

Salary

Performance-based incentives (Funding + Subsidy + Project Execution)

Job Description

Vayu Agritech is launching its flagship division, Vayu Vertical Farming, focused on building next-generation, technology-driven farming infrastructure in the UAE.

We are seeking a highly experienced professional to lead this division as Head of Vertical Farming

This is a founding leadership role responsible for funding, execution, and scaling of large-scale vertical farming operations aligned with UAE food security initiatives.

Government Relations & Subsidy Acquisition

  • Liaise with UAE authorities including:
  • Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
  • Abu Dhabi & Dubai Agriculture and Food Safety Authority
  • Secure agriculture subsidies, grants, and food security incentives

Project Financing & Banking

  • Structure and secure up to 100% project financing
  • Prepare bankable DPR, feasibility reports, and financial models
  • Manage relationships with UAE banks and financial institutions

Vertical Farming Project Leadership

  • Lead end-to-end execution of Hydroponic / aeroponic farming systems
  • Oversee design, development, and operations

Technology & Optimization

  • Implement

• Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

  • Smart farming systems (IoT, automation)
  • Optimize yield, energy usage, and water efficiency

Strategic Growth & Partnerships

  • Lead investor discussions and joint ventures
  • Develop partnerships with retail chains, distributors, and export markets

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, or related field (Mandatory)
  • Master’s Degree (Agri / MBA / CEA) (Preferred)

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

  • GlobalG.A.P.

Experience Requirements (Mandatory)

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in UAE
  • Proven experience in:
  • Vertical farming / hydroponics
  • Commercial-scale agricultural projects
  • Strong track record in:
  • Securing UAE government subsidies
  • Structuring high-value bank financing for just
  • Successfully delivered at least 2 vertical farming projects in UAE

Language Requirements

  • Fluent in English (mandatory)
  • Knowledge of Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu (strong advantage)

Key Skills

  • Government relations (UAE)
  • Financial structuring & project funding to just very fresh company ( freshly incorporated)
  • Vertical farming systems expertise
  • Leadership & stakeholder management
  • Investor communication

Why Join Vayu Agritech

  • Founding leadership role
  • Direct involvement in UAE food security initiatives
  • Opportunity to build a global agri-tech brand
  • High-impact, high-growth environment

How To Apply

  • Interested candidates with relevant UAE experience are invited to apply with:
  • Updated CV
  • Project portfolio (if available)
  • Details of subsidies / funding handled
  • Indeed Optimization Tags (Add in platform)
  • Vertical Farming
  • Hydroponics
  • Agriculture UAE
  • Project Finance
  • Government Relations
  • Food Security
  • Agritech
  • Progect end to end to execution

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to AED40,000.00 per month

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