Project Coordinator

Sehgal Foundation; Nagarkurnool; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focusing on rural development is seeking a Project Coordinator in Amrabad, Nagarkurnool, to manage agricultural and NTFP interventions and lead a dedicated field team. Candidates should have a graduate degree in Agriculture or related fields, with at least 2 years experience in agriculture and excellent community engagement skills. Fluency in Telugu is mandatory, and preference will be given to those who can join immediately. A competitive salary is offered, with strong encouragement for women applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in agriculture or rural livelihoods.
• Experience in project management is necessary.
• Willingness to work extensively in villages and remote areas.
• Experience working with rural communities.
• Experience in project management.
• Fluency in Telugu (mandatory).
• Working knowledge of Hindi and/or English.
• Strong leadership and community engagement skills.
• Willingness to work extensively in villages and remote areas.
• Ability to lead teams and ensure timely project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage field implementation of project activities related to agriculture.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and targets.
• Lead and supervise the field team for effective implementation.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and targets.
• Support aggregation and market linkages for cotton and NTFP.
• Facilitate linkages with traders, FPOs, ginners, and other market actors.
• Lead and supervise the field team to ensure effective village-level implementation.
• Maintain reporting, documentation, and progress tracking.
• Perform any other duty assigned for promoting the vision and mission of the organization.

Skills

Fluency in Telugu

Strong leadership skills

Community engagement skills

Team management

Telugu fluency

Education

Graduate in Agriculture / Rural Development / Social Sciences

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.

Position

Project Coordinator

Location

Amrabad, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in agriculture, rural livelihoods, or related sectors.

Position Requirements

• Graduate in Agriculture / Rural Development / Social Sciences or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in agriculture, rural livelihoods, or related sectors
• Experience in cotton production and marketing will be preferred
• Experience working with rural communities is essential
• Experience in project management
• Fluency in Telugu (mandatory)
• Working knowledge of Hindi and/or English
• Strong leadership and community engagement skills
• Willingness to work extensively in villages and remote areas
• Ability to lead teams and ensure timely project execution

Job Description

The Project Coordinator will manage implementation of agriculture, allied activities, and NTFP (Non‑Timber Forest Produce) interventions in Amrabad and be responsible for managing the team and project execution within the timeframe.

Key responsibilities

• Manage field implementation of project activities related to agriculture, allied activities, and NTFP
• Promote improved agronomic practices as required in the project.
• Facilitate exposure visits, field demonstrations, and farmer meetings
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and targets
• Support aggregation and market linkages for cotton and NTFP
• Facilitate linkages with traders, FPOs, ginners, and other market actors
• Lead and supervise the field team to ensure effective village‑level implementation
• Maintain reporting, documentation, and progress tracking
• Perform any other duty assigned for promoting the vision and mission of the organization.

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 in link – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5TCLeaecBK-tTSS04imCUcxA9IUGp9Y1Yazy4HB3bN1lYkg/viewform 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.