Job Opportunity for Programme Specialist – Agriculture at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) in Dangs, Gujarat

**Job Description: Programme Specialist – Agriculture**

**Location:** Dangs, Gujarat  

**Experience Required:** Minimum 5 years of grassroots agriculture extension work  

**About Us:**  

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) (AKRSP-I), a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), operates in over 30 countries globally. We focus on Agriculture and Climate Change, Work and Enterprise, and Rural Governance across states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra. Our mission is to drive rural development through innovative interventions.

**Key Responsibilities:**

– Liaison with donors and government departments.

– Support team in agriculture projects, including training and capacity building.

– Prepare programme manuals and strategies for effectiveness assessment.

– Enhance productivity through sustainable practices and market linkages.

– Document case studies and prepare programme proposals.

– Engage stakeholders like universities and NGOs for agricultural interventions.

– Manage field data and reporting to donors.

**Skills & Qualifications:**

– Strong knowledge of agriculture.

– Proficiency in Hindi and English.

– MS Office skills and experience with newer technologies.

– Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

**Benefits:**

– Opportunity to work with an internationally renowned NGO.

– Comprehensive training programs.

– Flexible working hours, medical insurance, and leaves including maternity/paternity and earned leaves.

– Diwali break and support during menstrual periods for female employees.

This JD is designed to attract qualified candidates who are passionate about rural development and agriculture.