Agriculture Officer

About the position:

Seeking a candidate skilled in sustainable agriculture, soil productivity, and crop management, with experience in developing Farmer Field School (FFS) modules. He/ She should be able to analyze data, conduct research on climate-adaptive practices, and collaborate with research institutes. Should be good in Proposal writing and contributing to publications too.

Number of Openings: 

2 (Dungarpur, Baran)

Job profile/ Scope of Work:

• Develop systems to address gaps in agriculture interventions at farm level such as SCI method of cultivations for various crops and on improving soil productivity
• Preparing Farmers field school (FFS) modules for all relevant Agriculture Interventions.
• Design and develop sustainable crop management practices and provide support in their uptake at field level
• Good knowledge of policy analysis and quantitative data analysis but should have the flexibility to do qualitative data analysis, too (if required); skill in developing of tools for investigation (quantitative and qualitative)
• Conduct review of literature to identify intervention on climate adaptive agriculture practices and support in their demonstration at field level and further upscale.
• To collaborate with different teams, universities, research institutes to undertake various studies. Support in undertaking extension works from research institutes such as ICRISAT, state universities, CRIDA etc., at field level
• Contribute to research papers and articles preferably in peer review journals and publications
• Assists and also write proposals to various donors and institutes for research funding on carbon capture model.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.Sc or M.Sc in Agronomy /Extension /Entomology
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant field experience
• Knowledge of Local Language and Hindi preferred.
• Experience in development sector would be added advantage.
• with relevant 3-5 years of Experience in relevant fields