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 issues related to agriculture, climate resilience, work and enterprise, and rural governance. We are committed to empowering rural communities and promoting sustainable development.

**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:**

* Contribute to increasing household incomes and food availability through diversified crop production, particularly benefiting women.

* Establish and manage a farmer field school to demonstrate best practices.

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

* Facilitate soil testing with institutions and provide advice to farmers in the intervention area.

* Establish a solar-based irrigation model to ensure assured irrigation in targeted villages.

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

* Develop vegetable clusters in project villages.

* Organize farmer training on Natural Pest Management (NPM) practices.

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

* Coordinate with the team for effective field implementation.

* Share best practices and efforts with relevant government departments.

* Invite government officials to program events.

* Advocate for the conversion of government schemes into program initiatives.

* Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and government line departments.

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

**Skills & Competencies:**

* Strong knowledge of agricultural extension work.

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

* Excellent training and facilitation skills.

* Strong liaison skills.

* Community-centric approach and team handling experience.

* Experience in marketing, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and capacity building.

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

**Benefits:**

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

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

* 5-day work week and flexible working hours.

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

* Maternity and paternity leaves.

* 15 General Leaves per year, 16.5 earned leaves (encashable), 10 declared holidays, 3 optional holidays, 5-day Diwali break, and 2 days of work from home per month for women team members during menstrual periods (if required).

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