Job Description

Job Title: District Program Coordinator

Programme: Special program for promotion of millets in Odisha, Shree Anna Abhiyan

Type of Job: Coordination and Technical Support

Role: Coordinating with District Administration, CDAO cum PD ATMA, Line Departments, NGOs and FPOs

Locations: Anywhere of Odisha

Reporting to: Regional Coordinator, Shree Anna Abhiyan

Period of Contract: Contract will be for a period of 2 years after an initial probation period of 6 months, can be extended subject to satisfactory performance and project period extension.

Salary: Annual salary of Rs.4.2 Lakh to Rs.4.8 Lakh (CTC) based on experience

About Us:

WASSAN (Watershed Support Services and Activities Network), Hyderabad is a network-based organization focusing on improving the quality of mainstream programs in natural resources management and livelihoods. It engages actively in policy advocacy initiatives at State and National level mainly related to rainfed areas. WASSAN has contributed substantially to development of watershed policies in various States and at Government of India. WASSAN is also working with various partners in different States as part of RRA Network on rainfed agriculture related agenda.

Job Description:

1. Coordinate with NGOs, Community based organisations and government officials of Agriculture and other line departments in the assigned district.

2. Support NGOs and CBOs on millet production, processing, consumption, institution building and marketing.

3. Ensure training, meeting, workshop organisation, programme management, monitor project activities and regular handholding support to stakeholders.

4. Responsible for daily project management - both organizational and substantive matters – budgeting, planning and general monitoring, feedback of the project.

5. Work in coordination with all district SAA team, Clerk-cum-Accountant, thematic experts and Regional Coordinators under the programme.

6. Responsible for facilitating periodical planning, reviews of the program with stakeholders concerned.

7. Responsible for reporting on project progress vis-à-vis indicators to District Administration, ATMA at District Level and SPMU at State Level.

Desired Candidate Profile:

1. Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Master’s Degree in Agriculture or Allied Science/ Masters or higher degree in Agri-Business/ Economics/ Rural Development/ Rural Management/ Social Work.

2. Candidate must have at least 3 years of field experience in implementing or supervising rainfed agriculture, natural farming, and organic agriculture programs. Experience of working on millets would be an advantage.

3. Candidate must have experience of working with Government Departments and NGOs.

4. Candidate should be self-driven in bringing in new ideas/ innovations with available resources and should have problem solving abilities. Experience of leading a team will be an added advantage.

5. Candidate must be well versed with Ms Office and Google web applications. Knowledge of Gantt charts, preparing and managing monitoring system, and basic knowledge in budgeting and accounts will be an additional advantage.

6. Candidate will be stationed in the district and has to travel extensively for field visits and will be willing to travel to Bhubaneswar and out site state as per programme requirements.

7. Candidate should have his/her own bike for commuting and possess a valid driving license.

Languages:

Excellent writing and speaking skills in English and speaking efficiency in Odiya is a must.

How to Apply:

Interested People may apply through Google Form:

https://forms.gle/QJ7vifmnMh7otoas7

Last Date to Apply: 8th December 2024

More information about the project can be found at www.wassan.org. WASSAN believes in equal employment opportunity and strongly encourages women to apply. WASSAN retains the right to withdraw the advertisement at any point in time without any further notice or explanation.

About Company

Rainfed areas i.e. areas that do not have assured irrigation constitute over half of the area and are lifeline of people in India. Climate risks (droughts in particular), dependence on rains with high variability, undulating and varying topography makes these areas highly vulnerable. Their agro-ecologies range from the low rainfall drylands to high rainfall tribal areas.
Needs in the country.

Underinvestment and policy neglect since the advent of Green Revolution resulted in entrenched poverty, migration and acute farmers’ distress in the rainfed areas. Rainfed ares are also ecologically fragile and threatened by land degradation, groundwater depletion and erosion of biodiversity.

Over 40 years of cumulative government investment on watershed development is less than half of annual fertiliser subsidy

WASSAN works with communities, civil society, research and government institutions in rainfed areas for bringing in prosperity and ecological security of rainfed areas. Small holder farmers, farm workers, women and tribal communities are in focus.

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