Field Assistant

Sehgal Foundation; Nagarkurnool; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rural development organization in Telangana is seeking an Assistant Program Lead to implement agriculture and integrated village development projects at the grassroots level. This role requires fluency in Telugu and extensive fieldwork in rural areas. Candidates will lead project strategies, mentor teams, and engage closely with local communities to drive agricultural initiatives and ensure effective execution. Competitive salaries are offered, and preference is given to women candidates.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Telugu is mandatory.
• Willingness to work extensively in rural areas.
• Willingness to work extensively in rural areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of agriculture allied activities.
• Develop and refine field-level strategies aligned with project goals.
• Drive intensive community engagement processes with rural communities.
• Support teams in resolving field-level challenges and bottlenecks.
• Drive intensive community engagement with rural communities and local institutions.
• Establish and manage stakeholder relationships, including liaison with government departments and local administration.
• Oversee data collection, processing, monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Ensure timely reporting, compliance and achievement of project milestones.
• Adhere to Sehgal Foundation’s vision, mission, values and policies.

Skills

Fluency in Telugu

Basic working knowledge of Hindi and/or English

Job description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Every person across rural India deserves to lead a more secure, prosperous, and dignified life. With that vision in mind, Sehgal Foundation’s mission is to strengthen community‑led development initiatives to achieve positive social, economic, and environmental change across rural India. With support from the partners, S M Sehgal Foundation (Sehgal Foundation) designs and promotes rural development interventions that create opportunities, build resilience, and provide solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in India’s poorest communities.

S M Sehgal Foundation invites applications for the position of Assistant Program Lead.

Location: Amrabad, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana

Position Requirements:

• Fluency in Telugu (mandatory)
• Basic working knowledge of Hindi and/or English
• Willingness to work extensively in rural areas

Job Description:

The Field Assistant will support the implementation of agriculture and integrated village development projects at the grassroots level in Amrabad. The role involves close coordination with rural communities, local institutions, and project teams to ensure effective execution and follow‑up of activities.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Lead end‑to‑end implementation of agriculture allied activities and NTFP interventions at field level
• Develop and refine field‑level strategies aligned with project goals
• Lead, mentor, and strengthen field teams; build their technical and managerial capacities
• Support teams in resolving field‑level challenges and removing bottlenecks
• Drive intensive community engagement processes with rural communities and local institutions
• Establish and manage stakeholder relationships, including liaison with government departments and local administration
• Oversee data collection, data processing, monitoring, and evaluation processes
• Ensure timely reporting, compliance, and achievement of project milestones
• Ensure that S M Sehgal Foundation’s vision, mission, values, culture, policies, and procedures are adhered to
• Undertake any other responsibility assigned by management as per organizational requirements

Deadline for applying: February 10, 2026

Compensation: Salaries at S M Sehgal Foundation are highly competitive. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to apply: For your application to be successfully submitted, kindly fill the Google form provided at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwEnoH4u-cP8MIOi-yliktZpsS2M29eT_Kq9eZ9LNi2l7uSQ/viewform and https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbBZWq68taF8Odq52p9Fr5-pw3cbzWE54N35QFm_uUvj0RCA/viewform?pli=1

Preference will be given to candidates who can join immediately. Candidates from underrepresented groups, especially women, are encouraged to apply.