Assistant Director-Agriculture

Job Description

Experience in Managing NRM, Agriculture and Livelihood Development Projects funded by CSR. Deep understanding & knowledge about the functioning & Management of NGO sector in Maharashtra. Experience in promotion of packages of practices of sustainable agriculture, climate smart agriculture, integrated farming system in rain-fed regions & agri. business development of small producers & promotion of producer collectives/ cooperatives/ producer company will be given preference. Job Title : Assistant Director-Agriculture Station Headquarter : Pune No. of Posts : 1 Educational Qualification : M.Sc. / B.Sc. Agriculture 1. Minimum 7 years of experience in Managing NRM, Agriculture and Livelihood Development. Projects funded by CSR. Deep understanding & knowledge about the functioning & Management of NGO sector in 2. Candidates having working experience in promotion of packages of practices of sustainable agriculture, climate smart agriculture, integrated farming system in rain-fed regions & agri. business development of small producers & promotion of producer collectives / cooperatives / producer company will be given preference. 3. Strong communication skills in English & Marathi (written and verbal) to effectively correspond with a diverse 4. Data Management & Documentation Skill. Proficient in M.S. Office (Excel, Power Point & Word). 5. Willing to travel extensively in Rural Maharashtra. 6. Able to handle workload and work to tight schedules and work well with teams and lead as required under the Job Profile: Assist the Director in planning, implementing and monitoring agricultural development programs. Act as a key link between the Management level and the field-level implementation. Assist the Director in Design & develop strategies & plans for the promotion of Sustainable agriculture, Climate Smart agriculture, integrated farming system in rain-fed regions & Agri. Business development of small producers & promotion of producer collectives / cooperatives / Producer Company. Assist in Design & develop proposals for potential donors for resource mobilization. Program Implementation: Overseeing and coordinating the execution of various agricultural schemes, projects and initiatives at the field level. This includes ensuring adherence to guidelines, quality standards, targets and Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitoring the progress and impact of agricultural programs. This involves data collection, analysis and reporting to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Coordination: Liaising and coordinating with various stakeholders, including field teams & HO team members Technical Guidance: Providing technical advice and support to agricultural officers, extension workers, and farmers on improved agricultural practices, crop management, pest and disease control, soil health, and other Project Planning and Development: Assisting in the formulation of agricultural development plans and project proposals based on local needs and priorities. This may involve conducting surveys, feasibility studies, and Input Management: Overseeing the supply and distribution of essential agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and farm machinery. Ensuring quality and timely availability. Resource Material Development: Create high-quality training resources covering diverse agricultural development topics tailored for AFARMs target groups. Participate, contribute and share acquired expertise and experiences with the staff, project partners, agencies and communities. Cooperate & participate in Monitoring & Evaluation related projects as may be required within the organization.