Technical Field Advisor

EWS-KT; Assam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural development organization is seeking a Technical Field Advisor in Assam or Chhattisgarh. This role requires training smallholder farmers on vegetable production techniques and organizing practical training sessions and Field Days. Candidates need a degree in agriculture or horticulture and must have experience in training. A valid driver's license and motorcycle are essential. Join us to make a positive impact and contribute to global food security.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a motorcycle.
• One year of experience as a trainer in extension education.

Responsibilities

• Identify villages for vegetable farming interventions
• Provide technical support to farmers in selected villages
• Train farmers at demonstration plots
• Organize Field Days per year

Skills

Effective knowledge transfer

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication in Hindi or Assamese

Verbal communication in Hindi or Assamese

Education

Diploma or degree in agriculture/horticulture or related field

Job description

Become a Technical Field Advisor in India, and help smallholder farmers feed the world.

Technical Field Advisor – India

Based in Chhattisgarh or Assam

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Place of Work:

Chhattisgarh or Assam, India

About the Role:

East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT) works hand in hand with farming communities in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Philippines, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

To further expand our operations in Assam and Chhattisgarh we are seeking to employ Technical Field Advisors. Technical Field Advisors will focus on supporting our goal of sharing knowledge on improved vegetable production practices with smallholder farmers.

By joining EWS-KT, you will become part of a dynamic team that is committed to making a difference in the lives of farmers and contributing replenish the global food security.

Scope:

Responsible for providing technical knowledge to smallholder farmers on latest vegetable farming techniques and promoting profitable and sustainable farm practices.

Responsibilities:

• Identify villages for our vegetable farming interventions
• Provide technical support on vegetable production techniques to smallholder farmers in 10–15 selected villages per year, working with key farmers to establish 40 demonstration plots per year as practical learning sites for farmers
• Train 1,000–1,200 farmers per year at these demonstration plots, with each farmer attending 2–5 practical training sessions in one season
• Organize 40 Field Days per year

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in agriculture/horticulture, or any other degree with field experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a motorcycle
• One year of experience as a trainer in extension education
• Ability to effectively transfer the vegetable production knowledge to farmers
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the local language (Hindi for Chhattisgarh and Assamese for Assam)

APPLICATION INFORMATION

At EWS-KT, we value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from creative from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position to [emailprotected]

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only applicants who areTritur application will be contacted.