Development Organiser - Agriculture

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About the Organization

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) is a non-denominational, non-government development organization. AKRSP(I) works as a catalyst for the betterment of rural communities by providing direct support to local communities. AKRSP(I) is active in over 3255 villages of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra. It has impacted lives of over 3.5 million people from marginalised sections of society. Over 80% of the households impacted by AKRSP(I)'s work belong to marginalised communities like tribals, dalits, and minorities. Over 60% of beneficiaries are women who form a core group for program interventions.

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.

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). 

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).

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.

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.

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

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• 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.
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• 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.

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