Position: Project Coordinator – Water & Sustainable Agriculture Management
Organization: Samarth In Participatory Action Society (SIPA)
Location: Madhya Pradesh
About SIPA:
Samarth In Participatory Action Society (SIPA) is a leading not for profit organization working in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh since 2008. SIPA works with objectives of developing sustainable agriculture, Wate conservation and climate resilient environment. We believe that development should not consider economic development only but it should encompass social equity and environment development also to be comprehensive. For more details on our programs, visit our website: https://sipaindia.in
Program Overview:
This project aims to enhance agricultural water availability and drinking water security in Sehore district by strengthening community-led water management systems, promoting sustainable farming, and leveraging government resources through convergence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement watershed development and agricultural water management interventions.
• Facilitate the formation and capacity-building of Village Development Committees (VDCs), Water User Groups (WUGs), and Village Water & Sanitation Committees (VWSCs).
• Conduct water budgeting exercises and promote sustainable agriculture & water-saving practices.
• Coordinate government convergence (MGNREGA, PMKSY, Jal Jeevan Mission, etc.) to mobilize resources for water conservation.
• Oversee the development of water harvesting structures and soil conservation measures.
• Monitor Rabi crop productivity enhancement and drinking water source sustainability.
• Liaise with Gram Panchayats and local government bodies to integrate project activities into the GPDP process.
• Conduct training sessions for Jal Mitras, farmers, and community groups.
• Prepare progress reports, impact assessments, and documentation for donors and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
• Postgraduate in Rural Development, Agriculture, Water Resources, Social Work, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in rural development, watershed management, or sustainable agriculture projects.
• Experience in government program convergence (MGNREGA, JJM, PMKSY, etc.).
• Strong community mobilization, training, and capacity-building skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, data analysis, and GIS tools (preferred).
• Fluency in Hindi (essential); English (preferred).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV, along with details of their current salary package, expected salary, and two professional references, to hrsipa2008@gmail.com by 20th February 2025.
Job Email ID: hrsipa2008(at)gmail.com
