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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 Description

• Community mobilization, institution development, participatory planning with stakeholders, community and Capacity Building of SHG groups, community, volunteers and institutions.
• Understand the community and core issues of rural development in context with livelihood activities for the field area Identification the potential market and develop a plan of agriculture production for our core beneficiaries.
• Follow up and database management of existing of activities like Goat rearing, Vermicompost, Group Irrigation System, Green Net House Nursery, KVS, Conservation Agriculture, Kitchen and Landless Garden etc.
• To impart training regarding ongoing activities as well as dissemination of information about new agricultural technologies and methodologies among the farmers. Establish relationships with Agricultural Universities and related bodies Like RAU, Pusa, NABARD, Banks etc.
• Ensuring documentation related to the programme of the respective area.
• To support in strengthening process documentation and monitoring systems.
• Participation in other livelihood activities.

Benefits:

• Excellent opportunity to be part of Internationally renowned NGO.
• On site and off-site in-depth training for all profiles.
• 5 days week and flexible working hours.
• Medical insurance for all team members, their spouse, and children.
• Maternity and paternity leaves.
• 15 General Leaves in a year. Additionally, there are 16.5 earned Leaves which can be encashed if not availed. There are also 10 declared holidays and 3 optional holidays for all team members. There is Diwali break for 5 days ever year. Women team members can avail 2 days of work from home every month during menstrual periods if required.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• B.Sc. Agriculture, MBA-Rural Management/Development, Agribusiness, Allied Technical Qualification
• Experience: 1-2 years, fresher can also apply

Skills & Competencies required

• Good understanding of rural issues
• Must have an eye for detail and should work in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Experienced in community mobilization aspects
• Working experience in livelihood-based projects focusing on farmer income
• Pertinent proficiency in computer operations

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