District Development Consultant (DDC)

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About the Organization

NABARD is India’s apex development bank, established in 1982 under an Act of Parliament to promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development. In its journey of more than four decades, the premier development financial institution has transformed lives in Indian villages through agri-finance, infrastructure development, banking technology, promotion of microfinance and rural entrepreneurship through SHGs & JLGs and more. It continues to aid in nation building through participative financial and non-financial interventions, innovations, technology and institutional development in rural areas.

Job Description

District Development Consultant will work in close coordination with NABARD Regional Office, District Administration, Local Governments and Community Based Organizations in the district to generate positive outcomes in the areas of Natural Resource Management, Financial Inclusion, Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Infrastructure and Technology Adoption for Rural Development.

• Identify the needs of the districts through consultation with various stakeholders and prepare annual work plans and proposal for the district.
• Ensure proper implementation of NABARD funded projects in the areas of Agriculture, Rural Infrastructure, Rural Entrepreneurship etc.
• Act as a point of liaison between NABARD, District Administration, Local Self Government Institutions, Financial Institutions and NGOs/CBOs to ensure desired outcome for the development projects.
• Provide Capacity building and Handholding Support to NGOs, SHGs and FPOs to ensure local economic development.
• Facilitate preparation and implementation of District Credit Plan including strategic planning for financial inclusion of marginalized groups.
• Enhance credit linkages and partnership between farmers and financial institutions for developing an inclusive financial ecosystem.
• Coordinate with Regional Rural Banks and District Central Cooperative banks for enhancing the business operations of NABARD in refinance and direct finance.
• Carry out periodic monitoring of the outputs/outcome of the project by collection and analysis of data/feedbacks from the ground.
• Prepare periodic analytical progressreport
• Maintain a data base of the district and progress of difference

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• MBA/ PGDM/MSW/Post Graduation in Rural Development or related subjects (Two-year full time/regular) from reputed institutions/Universities. Any graduation in case of officers retired from State/Central Government services, Banks and Public Financial Institutions with proven records of accomplishment.

Experience

• Five Years Post Qualification Experience in Development Projects Preferably with exposure of working at District or sub-district level in the rural areas. Other Requirements Good command in written and spoken English. Proficiency in MS Word /Excel and PowerPoint with excellent drafting and report preparation skills.

Age

• Preferably below 35 years, (Relaxation will be given to the Officersretired from State/Central Government services, Banks and Public Financial Institutions with proven records of accomplishment).

Last date for submission of online applications 09 November 2025 Midnight

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