Job Opportunity for Project Coordinator-Gender/Agriculture at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in Wankaner

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

• Collaborate with teams to implement the that promote gender equality and empowerment of women farmers in agriculture. This includes integrating gender-sensitive approaches into project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Based on the ongoing analysis and assessment, suggest adjustments to the project and make recommendations to develop, improve and/or modify the priorities, the strategies, and work plans of the project to ensure gender sensitivity.
• Ensure the effective application of the Results Based Approach, and monitoring achievement of results on gender equality.
• Provide training and capacity-building support to staffs, agricultural extension workers, farmers, and other stakeholders on gender-sensitive agricultural practices,
• Engage with government agencies, local NGOs, and other stakeholders to promote gender equality and social inclusion in agriculture.
• Contribute to knowledge generation on gender issues in agriculture. This may involve documenting best practices, lessons learned, and success stories, as well as disseminating findings through reports, and presentations.
• Monitor and contribute to evaluate the impact of agricultural programs on gender equality outcomes. Collect and analyse data to assess progress, identify gaps, and inform adaptive management strategies.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced University Degree (masters or equivalent) in one of the social sciences, preferably with specialization in womens and gender studies or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Experience of working in agriculture, rural development, or gender equality programs, preferably in Gujrat context. Experience in gender analysis, mainstreaming, and capacity building is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies required

• Five years’ experience in gender in development, agricultural extension, agricultural economics, or a related field of social science.
• Strong understanding of gender issues and their implications for agricultural development, including knowledge of gender frameworks.
• Experience in project management in the public or private sectors.
• Must be able to travel field area as required.