Development Organiser – Agriculture

Location

Blocks of Surendranagar District, Gujarat

Education

Graduate in Agriculture / Agricultural Engineering / Rural Development / NRM (masters preferred)

Experience

3-5 years of experience in agriculture/livelihood projects in rural areas.

Skills & Competencies required

• Knowledge of crop management, irrigation technologies, soil & water conservation, and FPO strengthening.

• Experience in working with SHGs, FPOs, and women federation farming systems.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong facilitation and community mobilization skills.

• Technical expertise in sustainable agriculture and irrigation systems.

• Value chain development and market linkage understanding.

• Good planning, monitoring, and reporting skills.

• Proficiency in local language and MS Office/Excel.

Job Profile

1. Programme Implementation & Planning:

• Prepare season-wise and block-level agriculture development plans (kharif, rabi, summer crops).
• Facilitate adoption of improved agronomic practices, seed systems, and soil fertility management.
• Promote irrigation efficiency (solar-based group irrigation, drip/sprinkler systems, land levelling).
• Ensure input support (seeds, fertilizers, bio-inputs) through SHGs/FPOs/federations.

2. Sustainable Agriculture & Climate Resilience:

• Promote agroforestry, intercropping, and integrated farming models.
• Build awareness on climate-smart agriculture, crop rotation, and water-use efficiency.
• Introduce organic/natural farming practices and low-cost technologies.

3. Community Mobilization & Institution Building

• Mobilize farmers into Producer Groups, FPOs, and SHG collectives for collective action.
• Strengthen farmers’ group for crop planning, procurement, and marketing, coordination with FPSs.
• Support participatory planning through PRA, crop calendars, and village-level agriculture committees (Farmers Field Schools). 

4. Training & Capacity Building

• Design and conduct training modules on improved crop practices, pest management, and soil health.
• Organize Farmer Field Schools (FFS), exposure visits, and demonstrations on model farms.
• Build technical knowledge of community cadres (para-extension workers).

5. Value Chain & Market Linkages

• Facilitate value chain development for key crops (vegetables, millets, pulses).
• Support aggregation, processing, and collective marketing through FPOs/federations.
• Build partnerships with input suppliers, agri-tech companies, and market players.

6. Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain village-wise data on crop coverage, irrigation systems, input distribution, and yield improvements.
• Track programme outcomes (income enhancement, productivity, reduced migration, sustainability).
• Prepare progress reports, case studies, and success stories for internal and donor reporting.

7. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with agriculture departments, KVKs, ATMA, Agriculture University, ATMA and other line departments.
• Facilitate convergence with government schemes.
• Represent the programme at block/district-level agriculture and livelihood forums

Key Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.
• On-site and off-site training opportunities.
• 5-day work week.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.
• 15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).
• 10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.

We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply