Job Opportunity for Development Organizer (Livelihood) at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in Dhule

About the Organization

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) is a non-denominational, non-government development organization. AKRSP(I) works as a catalyst for the betterment of rural communities by providing direct support to local communities. AKRSP(I) is active in over 3255 villages of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra. It has impacted lives of over 3.5 million people from marginalised sections of society. Over 80% of the households impacted by AKRSP(I)’s work belong to marginalised communities like tribals, dalits, and minorities. Over 60% of beneficiaries are women who form a core group for program interventions.

Job Description

• Plan and implement efforts towards strengthening processes & activities formulated under Project.
• Capacity building of goat and Poultry rearers by ensuring delivery of key training modules on goat and Poultry health and management, women’s empowerment, community institutions etc. at the village/hamlet level
• Promotion and strengthening of goat and poultry producer groups and support in the promotion of farmers producer company.
• Support to Pashu Sakhis in mobilization of community and their supply chain management.
• Provide handholding support to the Pashu Sakhis in the updation of data in the Project MIS, highlighting any challenges faced for corrective action.
• Ensure timely reporting of field activities (training data, project activity data, etc.)
• Support in reporting of quarterly/half yearly/annual reports for the project.
• Ensure documentation and data recording on all project activities.
• Identification and documentation of best practices.
• Ensure timely supply of project material at field level.
• Timely submission of expenditure to the cluster office and ensure timely settlement of all bills and vouchers.
• Submit a monthly report of activities undertaken, adequately detailing challenges faced and corrective action taken, and also submit a plan for the following month
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the organization from time to time.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

B.Vsc, / PG in rural development /MSW/ Graduate +Diploma in Veterinary

Experience:

2 years of multidisciplinary experience in promoting livelihood / community development projects

Skills & Competencies required

• Strong presentation and information management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with small ruminant projects would be an added advantage.
• Passion for working with communities in Rural Areas.