Development Organiser (Livelihood)

AGA KHAN RURAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME (INDIA); Khandwa; On-site; INR 279,000 - 335,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for employee and/fam

5-day work week

Leave encashment

Public holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) invites applications for the Development Organiser role to execute field programs, maintain records, and support capacity-building for livelihood enhancement and community empowerment.

The position requires MSc Agriculture/Engineering/MBA in Agribusiness/Rural Management with 3+ years grass root rural development experience, and strong Hindi/English communication. Contract tenure with medical insurance benefits and a 5-day work week.

Qualifications

• MSc Agriculture / Engineering / MBA in Agribusiness/Rural Management required.
• Over 3 years grass root experience in rural development preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and digital tools; strong field activity organizer.

Responsibilities

• Implement program plans and monitor field activities and compliances.
• Achieve programmatic targets on time and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Ensure community participation and gender inclusion in activities.
• Plan and conduct trainings for community and field workers; manage MIS and reports.
• Timely payments to labor and suppliers; settle advances and bill vouchers.
• Perform any other task assigned by AKRSP (I) management.

Skills

Rural development

Agriculture/Livelihood knowledge

MS Office

Field coordination

Tech adoption

Hindi/English bilingual

Education

MSc Agriculture

Engineering

MBA in Agribusiness/Rural Management

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Data reporting tools

Job description

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)

Vacancy: 01

Qualification: MSc. Agriculture/Engineering /MBA in Agribusiness/Rural Management

Experience: over 3 years of grass root experience in rural development

Job Type: Contract

Position Summary - The Development Organiser will ensure effective field-level execution of project activities, maintain accurate records and reports, support capacity-building initiatives, and contribute to achieving project objectives related to livelihood enhancement and community empowerment.

• Strong knowledge of rural development Programme.
• Strong technical knowledge of agriculture/livelihood practices and systems.
• Good command over MS Office and digital tools.
• Good field activity organizer.
• Ability to adopt and promote newer technologies and innovations.
• Proficiency in Hindi and English (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in a team

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for implementing program plans, including specific themes, and monitor project activities and compliances at the field level
• Ensuring programmatic targets are achieved on time
• Cost effectiveness of works
• Quality work execution and result oriented work execution
• Ensure community participation in activities
• Ensure institutional perspective in program
• Ensure women participation in all activities
• Following the implementation strategies in all activities
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and facilitate training programs and related activities for community and field Para worker.
• Timely payments to labour and suppliers for respective vertical
• Timely settlement of advances
• Ensure timely reports and MIS
• Ensure timely settlement of all bill vouchers
• Any other task assigned by AKRSP (I) management.
• Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.
• On-site and off-site training opportunities.
• 5-day work week.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees, 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.

Required Skills

training Monitoring Conflict Resolution reporting Data Management MS Power Point Skill Development reporting, and presentation. Communication Documentation

Remuneration - As per qualification and experience (Rs 25,000.00 to 30,000.00)