Manager Extension / Plantations

Dy. Manager/Manager Extension/ Plantations (agroforestry)

Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

The candidate must be of Punjabi descent and proficient in the Punjabi language.

Qualification

B.Sc., Agri/ Forestry or M.Sc., Agri/ Forestry with specialization of preferably Extension/ Agronomy/ Horticulture. or M.Sc., Botany

Relevant experience :

8+ years of experience in plantation management, preferably in eucalyptus or similar tree crops. Experience in agricultural extension services is highly desirable.

Key Skill:

- Strong knowledge of eucalyptus plantation management, including silviculture, pest and disease management, and sustainable land use practices.

- Familiarity with agroforestry systems and extension methodologies.

- Proven ability to work with farmers, rural communities, and multi-disciplinary teams.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify technical information for diverse audiences.

- Proficiency in MS office and GIS tools.

- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Special Skills required:

- Good communication skill, outgoing personality, capabilities to influence clients

- Socially adept and excellent Team Skills

- Able to provide quality leadership to a large team of field operations.

Role & Responsibility:

- Develop and implement extension programs to educate and assist local farmers in eucalyptus cultivation, management practices, and market opportunities.

- Conduct field visits to assess and provide technical guidance to farmers, addressing issues related to plantation growth, pest control, irrigation, and overall field management.

- Organize farmers training sessions, village level meetings and demonstration plots to promote best practices in eucalyptus farming.

- Develop informational resources and disseminate knowledge on eucalyptus cultivation techniques, plantation management, and sustainability practices.

- Establish strong relationships with local farmers and community stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and mutual benefits.

- Collaborate with research institutions, universities, and agricultural experts to stay updated on new techniques, trends, and innovations in eucalyptus farming.

- Collect field data and assess the performance of different eucalyptus clones under varying conditions to ensure optimal yield and disease resistance.

- Regularly monitor the performance of the plantation and extension programs, providing progress reports to senior management.

- Maintain records of plantation activities, crop yields, inputs, and extension outcomes.

- Build and maintain relationships with local farmers, community organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and industry stakeholders.

- Manage and supervise a team of field extension officers.

- Develop the annual operating plan and control costs.