Livelihood Integrator

ABOUT Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation

Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF) was set up by the Government of India as an independent society under the Ministry of Rural Development, to scale up civil society action in partnership with the central and state governments. The Union Cabinet decided to form Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF) through a cabinet decision on 3rd September 2013 to ensure better implementation and outreach of the government schemes and programmes in partnership with civil society organizations. It came into existence as an independent society on 10th December 2013 with an initial sanctioned amount of INR 500 crore to be allocated in two installments to create the corpus of this new society.

Role Description:

The Livelihoods Integrator will lead the design, coordination, and integration of livelihood interventions with a strong emphasis on agriculture-based solutions. The role aims to strengthen the resilience, food security, and economic well-being of target communities by promoting sustainable, climate-smart, and market-oriented agricultural practices alongside other livelihood strategies.

Report To:

• Team Leader

Nature of Employment:

• This is a project-specific position offered as a full-time contract with benefits. Renewal is possible, depending on project extension and availability of funds.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1.        Program Design & Integration:

• Lead the integration of agriculture-focused activities into broader livelihoods programming.
• Ensure alignment with market opportunities, community needs, climate change adaptation, and gender and youth inclusion strategies.
• Technical Support & Capacity Building:
• Provide technical guidance on agriculture, agri-business, and rural livelihoods.
• Facilitate training, workshops, and mentorship for project teams, local partners, and beneficiaries.

1. 2.        Market Systems Development:

• Identify value chains and promote linkages between smallholder farmers and markets.
• Support entrepreneurship initiatives, input supply systems, and business development services.

1. 3.        Innovation and Sustainability:

• Promote climate-smart agriculture, regenerative practices, and digital tools were feasible.
• Strengthen local institutions, cooperatives, and farmer organizations for long-term sustainability.

1. 4.        Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL):

• Collaborate with the MEL team to design indicators, monitor progress, and document learnings.
• Contribute to adaptive management through regular feedback loops and innovation.

1. 5.        Coordination and Representation:

• Represent the livelihoods program in technical meetings, clusters, government forums, and with donors.
• Collaborate closely with sectors like WASH (Water /sanitation and Hygiene) , Education, Nutrition, and Protection to maximize impact.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, or related fields.
• At least 4–6 years of experience working on agriculture and livelihoods programs in humanitarian, recovery, or development contexts.
• Proven expertise in areas like sustainable agriculture, value chain development, climate-smart practices, and/or agribusiness.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, governments, or private sector in livelihood interventions.
• Familiarity with participatory approaches, gender-responsive programming, and market systems development.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work eAectively in multicultural and remote environments.

COMPENSATION OFFERED:

• The remuneration package is budgeted for a range of INR 55,000/- to 60,000 /- per month.
• The oAer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and salary history.

Languages

• Good command of speaking, reading, and writing in English and Telugu is required.
• Competencies in Hindi language will be an advantage.

For more information, please check the link: Livelihood Integrator

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