Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)
## Development Organizer (Agriculture)
**Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)** is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of rural communities in India. We work in partnership with local communities to promote sustainable development through a variety of programs in the areas of agriculture, rural governance, and work and enterprise.
**Job Location:** Santalpur Block, Patan District and Vav Block – Banaskantha District, Gujarat, India
**Experience Required:** 1-2 years of experience in relevant field. Freshers are also encouraged to apply.
**Job Description:**
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated **Development Organizer (Agriculture)** to join our team in Gujarat. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of rural issues, experience in community mobilization, and a commitment to improving the livelihoods of farmers.
**Responsibilities:**
* Community mobilization, institution development, and participatory planning with stakeholders.
* Capacity building of Self Help Groups (SHGs), community members, volunteers, and institutions.
* Understanding community needs and core issues of rural development in the context of livelihood activities.
* Identifying potential markets and developing a plan for agricultural production for beneficiaries.
* Following up and managing databases for ongoing activities such as goat rearing, vermicompost, group irrigation systems, green net house nurseries, regenerative agriculture, conservation agriculture, kitchen gardens, and landless gardens.
* Imparting training on ongoing activities and disseminating information about new agricultural technologies and methodologies among farmers.
* Establishing relationships with Agricultural Universities and related bodies like KVK, NABARD, and Banks.
* Ensuring documentation related to the program in the respective area.
* Supporting the strengthening of process documentation and monitoring systems.
* Participating in other livelihood activities.
**Skills & Competencies:**
* Good understanding of rural issues.
* Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment with attention to detail.
* Experience in community mobilization aspects.
* Working experience in livelihood-based projects focusing on farmer income.
* Proficiency in computer operations.
**Qualifications:**
* B.Sc. Agriculture, MBA-Rural Management/Development, Agribusiness, or allied technical qualifications.
**To Apply:**
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) website.
To apply for this job please visit www.akrspindia.org.in.
