Action for Agricultural Renewal in Maharashtra

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50 Years of Advancement in Rural Development

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AFARM is Hiring Experienced Development Professionals

About AFARM

Action for Agricultural Renewal in Maharashtra (AFARM) is a one of the oldest network of NGOs in Maharashtra with ever expanding membership. AFARM is acting as a platform for NGOs to promote Sustainable and Equitable Development. To that effect, AFARM provides techno-managerial support to these NGOs and therefore, seeks its footprints through these network organizations. As a resource organization, AFARM build the capacity grass root NGOs & other organizations through Action Research, Field Level Implementation Support and Consultancy Efforts to expedite Effective Development of the Poor at grassroots and at policy level

AFARMs development model is catered around, skill and capacity development, strengthening natural resources either by new interventions or strengthening of existing structures to improve productivity and sustainability of ecosystem and creating mechanisms at community level so it work holistically and it will work for social, economic and environmental sustainability.

AFARM are committed to tackling the key causes of rural poverty by rejuvenating ecosystems and building the community’s resilience to climate change by enhancing water availability, increasing land and agricultural productivity, diversifying livelihoods, empowering women and well-being of vulnerable rural communities.

To know more about us, do visit us at: www.afarm.org

Details of the Job Openings in AFARM
Sr No
Job Title
No Of Posts
Location
Key Qualification
Job Profile
Annual Compensation* ( including Social Benefits) in Lakh Rs.
Educational Qualification Experience in Years Sectorial Experience
1. Manager (Monitoring & Evaluation) 1 Pune PG in Stastics/Economics/Rural Management 7-10 • Creation of strong monitoring and evaluation framework and related tools at the programme and organizational levels.
• Exp. in leading the organization’s M&E department, working closely with the Executive Director, Programme Directors, and Program Managers to drive the organization’s mission forward. 		7.5 to 8.50
2. Manager Communication & Public Relation 1 Pune PG in Development studies /Developmental Communication/ /Journalism/Mass Communication 7-10 • Functional Exp. in public relations in Development sector preferably in Natural Resources Management, Agriculture & rural livelihoods.
• Skilled in media and digital communications work.
• Proven track record of designing and executing successful public relations campaigns
• Knowledge of print production, audio visual production, voice recording 		7.00 to 8.00
3. Project Manager-cum-Sr. Watershed Engineer 1 Dhule M.Tech (SWC or WRM) / B.Tech (Agri.) 7-10 • Planning and Implementation of Integrated Watershed Development Project
• Engineering Surveys, Structural & Hydrological Design & Cost estimation of Soil & Water Conservation works.
• Team Management.
• Communication with Funding Agency.
• Preparation of Periodical Qualitative Report & Documentation.
• Proficiency in Auto Cad & GIS & Other software’s 		7.00 to 8.00
4. Project Manager-cum Sr. Agronomist 1 Pune M.Sc./B.Sc. Agri. 7-10 • Planning & Implementation of climate change adaptation projects with emphasis in climate resilient agriculture.
• Team Management.
• Communication with Funding Agency.
• Preparation of Periodical Qualitative Report & Documentation. 		7.00 to 8.00
5. Project Engineer 2 Pune,
Latur		 B.Tech (Agri.) / B.E. (Civil) 5 • Engineering Surveys, Structural & Hydrological Design & Cost estimation of Soil & Water Conservation (SWC) works.
• Supervision, quality control, MB Preparation of SWC works.
• Proficiency in GIS & Other software’s. 		5.00 to 6.00
6. Agriculture Officer 5 Pune,
Osmanabad,
Dhule,
Yavatmal,
Latur		 B.Sc. Agri./ Diploma (Agri) 3-5 • Training & Extension services to farmer groups in the areas of Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Resilient Agriculture.
• Proficiency in Agro. Biodiversity promotion including horticulture, agro forestry, Slivi-pasture.
• Agri. Business development of small producers & promotion of producer collectives. 		5.00 to 6.00
7. Livestock Officer 4 Latur,
Osmanabad,
Pune		 B.V.Sc. / Dip. In Dairy & Animal Husbandry 3-5 • Exp. In Planning & Implementation of Animal Husbandry based livelihood development project.
• Training & extension services to poultry, goatry & dairy farmer/ micro entrepreneurs.
• Development cadre of Pashusakhi – Para veterinarian for door step Veterinary Services. 		5.00 to 6.00
8. Business Development Officer 1 Pune PGDBM/MBA-(ABM or Marketing) 5 • Rural entrepreneurship development & promotion of business of farmer collectives / FPOs.
• Market Survey, Market Channel Development, Brand Promotion, Forward and backward linkages.
• Training & Capacity Building of FPO’s. 		6.00 to 7.00
9. Technical Supervisor 2 Dhule B.Tech (Agri.) / Diploma (Civil) 3 • Engineering Surveys
• Site Supervision, quality control.
• MB Preparation & billing of SWC works. 		4.50 to 5.00
10. Community Organiser 2 Pune,
Dhule		 MSW/BSW 5 • Community Mobilisation, Community Institution building, Capacity development in natural resources management based livelihood development. 4.25 to 4.75

*Annual Compensation will be commensurate with qualification, skills and experience as per the sector norms.

Required Skills & Competencies: applicable to all the above posts.


● Excellent written and oral communication skills in Marathi, English & Hindi (oral & written).
● A basic understanding of agro ecology, development discourse and Indian agriculture.
● Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness to respond to them.
● High openness to learning and ability to build and sustain relationships with multiple stakeholders & partners across public and private spaces.
● Strong ability to create outstanding presentations, work with Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and varied data sets
● Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties.
● Leadership qualities, managerial abilities, excellent organizational skills.
● Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, set priorities, and fulfill responsibilities on time.
● Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally;
● Willingness to travel as required.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may please send their CV with cover letter briefing her / his suitability for the post by email to career@afarm.org latest by 10th April 2024.