Project Executive - for Women-owned and managed Solar Irrigation Enterprises Project

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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

• Identification of ISP (irrigation service provider for establishing the solar-based irrigation system to promote the irrigation service as an entrepreneur model.
• Capacity building and helping ISPs to prepare business development plans to run their business in more effective ways.
• 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.
• Ensure effective engagement with functionaries of key stakeholders like Jeevika, the Agriculture Department, and the horticulture department at the Block and District level
• Preparing evidence-based reports for different stakeholders (internal and external).
• Maintenance of high-quality MIS for reporting at different levels.
• Capturing running data of solar-based irrigation systems, irrigated area, benefited farmers number, income generated through providing irrigation service by respective Irrigation service providers.
• Ensuring timely collection of programme data and maintaining on of MIS.
• Preparation of quarterly/half-yearly/annual reports of the respective area

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

• Dynamic and research-oriented
• Must have an eye for details and should work in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Rural irrigation scenario and energy management aspects.
• Experienced in community mobilization aspects
• Experienced in data collection, management, analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Candidates having experience in the area of social enterprise establishment experience will be preferred.
• Pertinent proficiency in computer operations

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