Job Opportunity for Programme Specialist – Livelihood at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) in Saran District of Bihar, India

## Programme Specialist – Livelihood

**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 address poverty, hunger, and lack of access to education and healthcare. We are committed to sustainable development and empowering communities to create lasting change.

**Job Location:** Saran District of Bihar, India

**Experience Required:** 2-3 years in the development sector, with experience in working with Livelihood projects.

**Job Description:**

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced **Programme Specialist – Livelihood** to join our team in Saran District of Bihar. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of agricultural extension work, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting functions, particularly in the context of Community Based Organizations (CBOs). 

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Increase household incomes and food availability through diversified crop production, particularly benefiting women.

* Establish a farmer field school to demonstrate best practices.

* Promote organic manure production with farmers to reduce fertilizer costs.

* Facilitate soil testing with institutions and advise farmers in the intervention area.

* Establish a solar-based irrigation model for ensuring assured irrigation to targeted villages.

* Promote natural farming through the establishment of a Bio-Resource Centre.

* Develop vegetable clusters in project villages.

* Organize farmer training on Nutrient Management Practices (NPM).

* Understand the programs, projects, issues, and challenges within the program area.

* Coordinate implementation in the field with the team.

* Share best practices and efforts with relevant government departments.

* Invite government officials to program events.

* Convert government schemes into program initiatives.

* Maintain good relationships with stakeholders and government line departments.

* Perform any other tasks assigned by AKRSP (I) management.

**Skills & Competencies:**

* Strong knowledge of Agri extension work.

* In-depth understanding of monitoring, evaluations, and reporting functions, especially in the context of CBOs.

* Good training and facilitation skills.

* Good liaison skills.

* Community-centric and team handling skills.

* Experience in marketing, FPOs, and capacity building.

* Fluency in both oral and written communication in English & Hindi.

**Benefits:**

* Excellent opportunity to be part of an internationally renowned NGO.

* On-site and off-site in-depth training for all profiles.

* 5 days a week and flexible working hours.

* Medical insurance for all team members, their spouse, and children.

* Maternity and paternity leaves.

* 15 General Leaves in a year. Additionally, there are 16.5 earned Leaves which can be encashed if not availed. There are also 10 declared holidays and 3 optional holidays for all team members. There is Diwali break for 5 days every year. Women team members can avail 2 days of work from home every month during menstrual periods if required.

**We encourage women, LGBTQ+ and differently abled candidates to apply.**