Coordinator-Agroforestry

WWF India; Assam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WWF India invites applications for an agroforestry specialist to design and establish models tailored to hilly Assam and jhum-affected terrain. You will integrate tree, plantation, and horticulture components and support farmers from site selection to phased planting.

You will coordinate with KAAC and other government bodies, researchers, and farmer groups to ensure participatory design, local adoption, and scalable impact across project villages in Assam.

Qualifications

• Strong technical grounding in agroforestry model design for hilly/upland terrain.
• Ability to assess native tree species and translate ecological knowledge into practical farmer guidance.
• Sound market and supply-chain analysis skills for rubber, bamboo, and horticulture commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt agroforestry models suited to hilly agriculture and jhum-affected terrain, integrating tree, plantation, and horticulture components.
• Support farmers directly in establishing agroforestry models on their land, including site selection, layout planning, and phased implementation.
• Draw on a working knowledge of the jhum farming system including rotation cycles, fallow periods, and community land-use norms to ensure models are locally appropriate and adoptable.
• Lead assessment of native tree species suitable for the region, considering ecological fit, farmer utility, and compatibility with agroforestry models.
• Maintain a working reference list of recommended species by site/terrain type for use in planning and farmer engagement.
• Conduct market analysis for the uptake of rubber, bamboo, and other horticulture commodities in the region.
• Analyze and recommend which crops to promote across project villages, balancing market viability, ecological suitability, and farmer capacity.
• Conduct supply chain analysis for horticulture crops, including rubber, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for smallholder market access.
• Coordinate with the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and other government bodies as the primary institutional engagement points.
• Coordinate with research organizations, KVKs, and other technical partners on agroforestry, nursery, and crop-specific guidance.
• Engage community structures and farmer groups to ensure participatory model design and uptake.
• Coordinate regularly with the WWF-India Delhi office on strategic alignment, reporting, and technical inputs.
• Ensure all Outcome 3.1 activities are implemented on schedule and within allocated budgets, flagging risks/delays early to the Project Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of nursery output, farmer uptake of agroforestry models, and market/supply-chain progress.
• Contribute to donor and internal reporting as required.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager/supervisor in support of project objectives.

Skills

Agroforestry design

Stakeholder coordination

Market analysis

Budgeting & reporting

Community engagement

Travel willingness

Project coordination

Job description

• Develop and adapt agroforestry models suited to hilly agriculture and jhum-affected terrain, integrating tree, plantation, and horticulture components.
• Support farmers directly in establishing agroforestry models on their land, including site selection, layout planning, and phased implementation.
• Draw on a working knowledge of the jhum farming system including rotation cycles, fallow periods, and community land-use norms to ensure models are locally appropriate and adoptable.

Agroforestry Model Design & Establishment

• Develop and adapt agroforestry models suited to hilly agriculture and jhum-affected terrain, integrating tree, plantation, and horticulture components.
• Support farmers directly in establishing agroforestry models on their land, including site selection, layout planning, and phased implementation.
• Draw on a working knowledge of the jhum farming system including rotation cycles, fallow periods, and community land-use norms to ensure models are locally appropriate and adoptable.

Nursery Management & Planting Material

• Apply technical understanding and hands‑on experience in nursery management to establish and oversee nurseries for agroforestry species.
• Coordinate procurement and preparation of quality seedling/planting material for rubber, bamboo, native trees, and horticulture crops.
• Apply silvicultural and horticultural best practices across nursery operations and field establishment.

Native Species Assessment

• Lead assessment of native tree species suitable for the region, considering ecological fit, farmer utility, and compatibility with agroforestry models.
• Maintain a working reference list of recommended species by site/terrain type for use in planning and farmer engagement.

Market Analysis & Crop Promotion Strategy

• Conduct market analysis for the uptake of rubber, bamboo, and other horticulture commodities in the region.
• Analyze and recommend which crops to promote across project villages, balancing market viability, ecological suitability, and farmer capacity.
• Conduct supply chain analysis for horticulture crops, including rubber, identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for smallholder market access.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and other relevant government bodies as the primary institutional engagement points.
• Coordinate with research organizations, KVKs, and other technical partners on agroforestry, nursery, and crop‑specific guidance.
• Engage community structures and farmer groups to ensure participatory model design and uptake.
• Coordinate regularly with the WWF-India Delhi office on strategic alignment, reporting, and technical inputs.

Project Management & Reporting

• Ensure all Outcome 3.1 activities are implemented on schedule and within allocated budgets, flagging risks/delays early to the Project Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of nursery output, farmer uptake of agroforestry models, and market/supply‑chain progress.
• Contribute to donor and internal reporting as required.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager/supervisor in support of project objectives.

Requirements

Strong technical grounding in agroforestry model design for hilly/upland terrain.

• Ability to assess native tree species and translate ecological knowledge into practical farmer guidance.
• Sound market and supply‑chain analysis skills, particularly for rubber, bamboo, and horticulture commodities.
• Strong stakeholder coordination skills across autonomous council/government, research, and community actors.
• Good planning, budgeting, and reporting discipline.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working with hill/tribal communities preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Assam, including Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong, and outside as required