Team Member- Promoting Alternate Livelihoods
Location – Dhenkanal, Odisha
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Include Additional Certification Required if any
Master’s degree in Agriculture or Agri-business management and 3 years’ experience – desirable
OR
Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agri-business, or BBM with 5 years’ experience
Experience in working on commercial agriculture, plantations – especially in a commercial/business set up
Experience in reputed organization-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with farmers and community members.
Ability to work independently in remote or rural locations
Willingness to travel frequently within the designated area, site, and head offices
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices and renewable energy solutions
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in data collection and reporting
Roles & Responsibility
1.Finalizing clusters for energy plantation
Assessing potential for energy plantation – majorly Napier grass but also high biomass sorghum, halophytes, and assessing quantum of agri-residue
2. Rapport building and Farmer outreach:
Create awareness about effective sustainable management of agricultural waste (paddy straw, sugarcane residue, etc.) and energy plantation.
Provide information and training on energy crop cultivation, best practices, and benefits.
Assist farmers in selecting suitable energy crops for their land and guiding them through the planting process.
3. Demonstration plots
Identify suitable area for preparing demo-plot for energy plantation
Work with partners/ NGOs/ governmental agencies to build demo-plots
4. On-going mobilization
Assist farmers and guiding them through the planting process.
Support in managing agri-residue
5. Facilitating input linkages
Support farmers in securing inputs like seed, water, fertilizer and provide information on best practices
6. Facilitate linkages with market
7. Social Development Activities:
Organize community development initiatives such as education, healthcare, and other improvement projects based on location specific needs.
Foster positive relationships with local stakeholders, including community leaders, NGOs, and government agencies.
Promote sustainable practices, environmental conservation, and renewable energy awareness within the community.
8.Data Collection and Reporting:
Gather data on energy plantation progress, crop yields, and community development impacts.
Prepare regular reports and updates to share with the management team.
Collaborate with colleagues to assess the effectiveness of energy plantation and social development programs.
9. Any other dynamic activities and responsibilities
10. Travel to other field locations and HO
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