Position: State Coordinator – Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Vacancy: 1
Qualifications: Graduate/Post Graduate in Agriculture/Hydrogeology/Water Resource Development /Natural Resource
Management. Candidates with any other qualifications need not apply.
Location: Bengaluru
Last Date: 10th May, 2025
Action for Food Production (AFPRO) is a socio-technical organization working for the upliftment of the rural poor through effective natural resource management. It works in the areas of Agriculture, Food Security, Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation, Watershed Management, Natural Resource Management and Climate Change. AFPRO is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 (Punjab Amendment) Act 1957 as extended to Delhi.
Mission Statement: AFPRO dedicates itself for alleviating rural poverty, through partnerships, networking and collaborations with like-minded Institutions, with a focus on enabling the marginalized and weaker sections of the Society.
Domain Areas of AFPRO: Agriculture, Food Security, Livelihood, Water Sanitation, Watershed Management, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change and Renewable Energy.
Position: AFPRO requires State Coordinator for Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to be stationed at Bengaluru.
Qualifications: Graduate/Post Graduate in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Hydrogeology, Water Resource Development and Natural Resource Management. Candidates with any other qualifications need not apply.
Experience: The above position requires minimum 8 – 10 years of experience in development sector. Should have in depth technical expertise and work experience in Hydrogeology/Water Resource Development-Soil and water conservation, project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, program management skills, fund mobilization and skills in communication with funding partners. The Candidate should have experience in successfully leading the field team, liaisoning with district/state administration, having demonstrated leadership skills in rolling out project interventions in selected villages across the District/State.
Compensation: Depending on Experience and performance in the interview.
Job Description: The position is to lead multidisciplinary team for sourcing projects, capable of fund raising/fund mobilization, effective planning, execution and monitoring of projects and documentation. An understanding of Government policies mainly related to rural development and Corporate Social Responsibility, liaisoning skills and formulation of new projects/programs, project management schemes and completion of task within the stipulated time period. The candidate should be a good team player with multi-tasking ability, especially in communicating with funding partners and other stakeholders.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Planning and implementation of development programs / projects in our domain areas by involving various stakeholders based on the regional needs.
• Networking/ coordination/ liaison with Government/Development agencies in the region for promotion / development of the programs.
• Extending socio-technical services for the effective implementation of Program/Projects related to Agriculture / Natural Resource Management / Climate Change.
• Interact with Heads and team members with funding agencies.
• Conducting Monitoring and Review exercises of the ongoing projects.
• Management and Evaluation of programs / projects
• Preparation of project /technical reports, project proposal and other required project documents.
• Coordinating the activities of multidisciplinary team of professional staff for the services to partners.
The above position requires extensive travel in multiple states.
Please send your application with profile/resume to the Executive Director, Action for Food Production 25/1A Institutional Area, D Block Janakpuri, Pankha Road, New Delhi – 110058 Ph: 28525412 / 28525452 email: jobs@afpro.org, with a copy marked to afproindia@afpro.org Website: www.afpro.org
Apply by 10th May, 2025
