Programme Specialist (Agriculture and Agri-Business)

AGA Infra Projects Private Limited; Vyara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (employee + family)

Leave policy including holidays

Job summary

AKRSP(I) in Vyara, Gujarat, invites applications for the Programme Specialist – Agriculture & Agri-Business. The role focuses on planning, implementing, strengthening and monitoring agriculture interventions, engaging farmers, FPOs and government bodies to improve productivity and market opportunities.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree and a minimum of five years’ relevant experience, with emphasis on agribusiness, FPOs, and climate-resilient practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Management/Development, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in development sector.
• Experience in FPOs, agri-business, market linkages, value-chain development and farmer institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor agriculture and agri-business programmes as per project objectives, plans and budgets.
• Coordinate with Area/Programme Managers and field teams for effective programme implementation.
• Monitor progress, quality, outputs and outcomes and take corrective actions as required.
• Promote sustainable, regenerative, climate-resilient agriculture practices and provide technical support and training.
• Lead demonstrations and scaling of relevant agriculture interventions.
• Support formation, strengthening and development of FPOs and farmer institutions; facilitate linkages with buyers and financial institutions.
• Develop linkages with government departments, banks, NABARD and other stakeholders.
• Build field team capacity and organize training, exposure visits, and farmer learning activities.
• Maintain MIS, databases, and required documentation; ensure timely reporting and compliance.

Skills

Plan & implement programmes

Monitoring & evaluation

Stakeholder management

Training & capacity building

Communication skills

Data management

Education

Master’s in Agriculture or related field

Tools

MS Office

MIS tools

Job description

Programme Specialist (Agriculture and Agri-Business)

5 Years

Vyara

Full-Time

Location : Vyara, Tapi, Gujarat

Position Summary:

The Programme Specialist – Agriculture & Agri-Business will be responsible for planning, implementing, strengthening and monitoring agriculture and agri-business interventions. The position will work closely with farmers, farmer groups, community institutions, FPOs, field teams, government departments, technical institutions, market actors and other stakeholders to improve agricultural production and productivity, promote sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, strengthen farmer institutions and develop viable market and agri-business opportunities.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Management/Development, or other relevant/allied disciplines.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the development sector.


• Experience in FPOs, agri-business, market linkages, value-chain development and farmer institutions will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and monitor agriculture and agri-business programmes as per project objectives, plans and budgets.


• Coordinate with Area/Programme Managers and field teams for effective programme implementation.


• Monitor progress, quality, outputs and outcomes and take corrective actions where required.


• Sustainable Agriculture & Technical Support


• Promote sustainable, regenerative and climate-resilient agriculture practices.


• Provide technical support and training on improved agriculture practices, technologies, crop management, IPM, INM and biodiversification.


• Lead demonstrations and scaling of relevant agriculture interventions.


• FPO & Agri-Business Development
  
  
  
  • Support formation, strengthening and development of FPOs and farmer institutions.
  
  
  • Develop business plans and support FPOs in input procurement, aggregation, processing, packaging and marketing.
  
  
  • Identify market opportunities and facilitate linkages with buyers, suppliers, financial institutions and other value-chain stakeholders.
  
  
  
  


• Stakeholder & Government Linkages


• Develop linkages with Agriculture Departments, KVKs, agriculture universities, banks, NABARD, SFAC, NGOs and other stakeholders.


• Represent AKRSP(I) in relevant agriculture, FPO and agri-business forums.


• Capacity Building
  
  
  
  • Build the capacity of field teams, farmers, FPOs and community institutions.
  
  
  • Organize training, exposure visits, demonstrations and farmer learning activities.
  
  
  
  


• MIS, Reporting & Documentation
  
  
  
  • Maintain programme MIS, databases, FPO records and required documentation.
  
  
  • Ensure timely reporting, field documentation, case studies and success stories.
  
  
  • Support procurement, compliance and vendor management as per organisational policies.
  
  
  
  


• Field & Other Responsibilities
  
  
  
  • Undertake regular field visits to clusters, villages and project locations.
  
  
  • Work closely with the Area Manager/Programme Manager and support achievement of project objectives.
  
  
  • Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by AKRSP(I) management.
  
  
  
  


• Strong knowledge of agriculture, sustainable agriculture and agri-business/value-chain development.


• Understanding of FPOs, farmer institutions and market linkages.


• Strong training, facilitation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.


• Good planning, analytical, monitoring and reporting skills.


• Knowledge of procurement, compliance, MIS and documentation.


• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant programme systems.


• Good communication skills in English and relevant local language.


• Willingness to travel extensively to field locations.


• High ethical standards and transparency


• Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.


• On-site and off-site training opportunities.


• 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.


• Diwali break for 5 days every year.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Required Skills

Conflict Resolution Evaluation MIS tools Programme Monitoring Communication Data Management training reporting, and presentation. data analysis software (SPSS, STATA, or similar)