The Role
Organizes community mobilization, participatory planning, SHG and farmer capacity building, and rural livelihood activities. Identifies agricultural market opportunities, develops production plans, manages activity databases, delivers training on agricultural technologies, coordinates with universities and government institutions, and supports documentation, monitoring, and process strengthening.
Summary Generated by Built In
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India (AKRSP India) is a non-denominational, non-political, non-government organization. AKRSP India was established in 1983 and it seeks to contribute to rural poverty reduction through community involvement and empowerment that leads to efficient management and an improved environment. For more details please visit: https://www.akrspindia.org.in
Education: B.Sc /MSc. Agriculture/B.Tech (Agri. engineering)
Experience: 1- 2 years of grass root experience in rural development sector, Fresher can also apply.
Female candidates will be given priority for the positions.
Skills & Competencies required
- Strong knowledge of rural development programme.
- Good command in English, Hindi and Local language.
- Good command in Computer knowledge & MS office.
- Good field activity organizer and manager.
- Should be efficient in using newer technologies.
- Experienced in community mobilization aspects.
- Good Government Liaison Skills.
Job Profile:
- Community mobilization institution development Participatory planning with stakeholder community and capacity building of SHG Groups, Community, volunteer’s 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 agricultural production for our core beneficiaries.
- Follow up the data base management of existing of activities like goat rearing, vermicompost, group irrigation system, green net house nursery, reason agree culture, conservation agriculture.
- To impart training regarding ongoing activities as well as dissemination of information about new agricultural technologies and methodises among the farmers, establish relationships with agricultural universities and related bodies like KVK, NABARD, Bank 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 and social development.
Key Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.
- On-site and off-site training opportunities.
- 5-day work week.
- Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
- Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.
- 15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).
- 10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.
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We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply
Apply Now: Please submit your application at the earliest through our website –‘Get involved’ section - careers page.
Please note that we will begin the search immediately, and if a suitable candidate is found, we will close the application process!
Skills Required
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Agriculture, or B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering
- 1–2 years of grassroots experience in the rural development sector
- Strong knowledge of rural development programs
- Good command of English, Hindi, and the local language
- Computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to organize and manage field activities
- Ability to use newer agricultural technologies
- Experience in community mobilization
- Government liaison skills
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The Company
What We Do
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) (AKRSP(I)) is a non-denominational, non-government development organization and a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network. It works as a catalyst for rural development, empowering marginalized communities and women through agriculture, climate resilience, livelihoods and enterprise, financial inclusion, natural-resource management, and community institutions across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra, while strengthening local governance and environmental stewardship.
