Project Coordinator – Agriculture

Accessdev; Sundargarh; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCESS Development Services in Sundargarh, Odisha, seeks an experienced professional to lead agriculture-based livelihood interventions with tribal and smallholder farmers. You will plan activities, mentor field staff and coordinate with government and NGOs to promote climate-resilient farming and bio-input production.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, farmer field schools, vermicomposting and multi-layer farming, supported by bio resource centres and community entrepreneurs.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Agriculture / Horticulture or related discipline is essential.
• Post Graduate qualification in Agronomy / Agricultural Extension / Rural Management would be highly preferable.
• 5-6 years of relevant work experience in implementing agriculture/farm livelihood programmes with smallholder farmers.
• Hands-on experience in organic/natural farming, bio-input production, vermicomposting, bio resource centres, multi-layer farming and Farmer Field Schools is essential.
• Proficiency in Odia is essential; good working knowledge of English for reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively, as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to be based in Sundargarh and travel extensively to project villages; a valid two-wheeler driving licence is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Computers (internet, word and excel).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement agriculture interventions as per the annual work plan, in coordination with the Project Lead.
• Set up and run Bio Resource Centres for bio-input production, with a sustainable model managed by SHGs/community entrepreneurs.
• Promote vermicomposting units and multi-layer farming models, including farmer selection, demonstrations and handholding.
• Set up and facilitate farmer field schools, cold storage units and conduct farmer trainings, demonstrations and exposure visits.
• Train and mentor Community Resource Persons (Krishi Mitras) for last-mile extension support.
• Coordinate with the PC – NRM, KVKs and government departments for productive water use and convergence of schemes.
• Maintain and prepare progress reports and case studies for donor reporting.

Skills

Agri project delivery

Organic farming

Bio-input production

Vermicomposting

Farmer Field Schools

Training skills

Education

Graduate or Post Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture

Post Graduate in Agronomy/Agricultural Extension/Rural Management preferable

Tools

Word

Excel

Internet

Job description

About the Organisation and the Programme:

ACCESS Development Services is a national livelihoods promotion organization with focus on incubating innovations and sustainable models for livelihoods promotion of the poor. ACCESS operates in 14 states across the country, with programmes in both rural and urban locations, as well as in both farm and the non-farm sector. Currently, ACCESS supports more than 3 lakh households, strengthening their livelihoods and moving those from subsistence to sustainable levels through a clutch of intertwined interventions.

ACCESS Development Services is currently implementing numerous programs in Agri-value chain development, climate resilient agriculture, natural resource management, carbon farming and FPOs in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana and West Bengal in collaboration with various Public Sector, Philanthropic and CSR agencies. All programs are being managed by respective Team Leaders at State or program level. In Sundargarh district of Odisha, ACCESS is implementing an integrated rural livelihoods programme with tribal and smallholder farming households, combining natural resource management (watershed development, water harvesting and solar-powered micro irrigation) with sustainable, climate resilient agriculture (bio-inputs, multi-layer farming and farmer field schools) and women enterprises (poultry, mushroom, mini-food processing) to enhance farm productivity and household incomes.

Project Summary:

You will be responsible for planning and implementing the agriculture-based livelihood interventions of the project in Sundargarh district, promoting sustainable, low-cost and climate resilient farming practices among tribal and smallholder farmers. Your specific responsibilities will be to:

• Plan and implement agriculture interventions as per the annual work plan, in coordination with the Project Lead.
• Set up and run Bio Resource Centres for bio-input production, with a sustainable model managed by SHGs/community entrepreneurs.
• Promote vermicomposting units and multi-layer farming models, including farmer selection, demonstrations and handholding.
• Set up and facilitate farmer field schools, cold storage units and conduct farmer trainings, demonstrations and exposure visits.
• Train and mentor Community Resource Persons (Krishi Mitras) for last-mile extension support.
• Coordinate with the PC – NRM, KVKs and government departments for productive water use and convergence of schemes.
• Maintain and prepare progress reports and case studies for donor reporting.

Skills and Competencies:

• Minimum 5-6 years of relevant work experience in implementing agriculture/farm livelihood programmes with smallholder farmers in the development sector.
• Hands-on experience in organic/natural farming, bio-input production, vermicomposting, bio resource centres, multi-layer farming and Farmer Field Schools is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in training and capacity building of farmers using participatory and adult learning methods.
• Experience of working with tribal communities; prior work experience in Odisha would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Odia is essential; good working knowledge of English for reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively, as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to be based in Sundargarh and travel extensively to project villages; a valid two-wheeler driving licence is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Computers (internet, word and excel).

Education & Qualification

Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Agriculture / Horticulture or a related discipline is essential. Post Graduate qualification in Agronomy / Agricultural Extension / Rural Management would be highly preferable.

Compensation:

Salary range in this position is commensurate to industry standards and will be determined based upon the experiences and fixed as per the HR policies of the organization.

ACCESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to providing an environment of fairness, and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. ACCESS values diversity and inclusion, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age and disability.

Deadline is [31 st October 2026].