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Post: Agri-entrepreneur Manager (4 positions)
Organization: Reviving the Green Revolution Cell
Location: Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur
Last Date: May 01, 2022
Background: The Tata Trusts conceptualized the Reviving Green Revolution Initiative in 2002, to support diversification in agriculture in Punjab and Tamil Nadu with an aim to attain sustainability of agricultural production and to enhance income of rural communities. A centralized body in the form of Reviving Green Revolution (RGR) Cell was established in Ludhiana, Punjab. The RGR initiative heavily depends upon public and private agricultural institutions for development, validation and popularization of area specific technologies, which have an apparent potential for impact on the livelihoods of rural populations. Further, it works in close coordination with the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, Department of Agriculture (DoA) and the state Governments of Punjab (GoP) and Tamil Nadu (TN), which have been instrumental in up scaling the dissemination of technologies and package of practices developed by PAU, Chandigarh and TNAU, Coimbatore.
RGR Cell is looking for experienced professionals to work as a Agri-entrepreneur Manager (AEM) in the Crop Residue Management (PRANA) program.
Job description:
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Regular field visits to project villages and plan, implement and monitor PRANA project activities as per work plan
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Mapping, capacity building and strengthening of services providers (SPs) / Custom hiring Centers (CHCs) / Agri-entrepreneurs (AEs)
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Conduct continuous situation analysis and changes in farm practices, technologies, information accessed by farmers in project villages and identify gaps and suggesting measures for enhancing profitability in agriculture and sustainability of SPs / CHCs/ AEs.
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Continuous supervising, measurement, record keeping and monitoring of agriculture extension related activities and service providing centers.
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Dissemination of information about the new technologies suitable for the local area.
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Assist Project Manager and the team members for preparing physical work plan.
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Identify training needs of the SPs / CHCs/ AEs for sustainable agriculture development, prepare training module and training literature and conduct training, exposure and workshops.
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Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual project plans and review reports.
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Providing technical information, develop and maintain MIS & various registers or documents.
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Preparing case studies and documenting best practices and impact assessment of SPs / CHCs/ AEs.
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Liaison with the Agriculture Universities / Department, KVKs and other aligned departments essential for carrying out project activities.
Job Holder Specification
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Knowledge:
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Technical expertise in agriculture and business management
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Managing field team and on ground experience of Agri / business management projects
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Skills/Personal traits:
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Results oriented and target driven
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Solution focused, problem solving
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Computer and IT proficient
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Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
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Ability to prioritize, juggle a varied workload, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to network and build relationships at all levels (including rural communities)
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English, Hindi and Punjabi
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Excellent presentation skills
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Good negotiation skills; the ability to challenge colleagues effectively in order to achieve the best outcome
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Experience:
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Minimum 2 years of experience in Agri based program implementation
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Experience of providing detailed reports and updates
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Successful track record of achieving targets
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Experience of data collection and handling
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Managing large and diverse teams
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Qualifications:
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Post graduate degree in Agriculture / Management
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Circumstances:
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Undertake extensive travel to the field and other locations as required
Able to work extended hours and weekend as required
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Emoluments
The position carries a Salary of Rs. 40,000 per month (CTC) + Travel expenses on actual basis.
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Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae to career@rgrcell.org. Only short-listed applicants shall be acknowledged. More details of the organization is available on the website www.rgrcell.org
Executive Director
Reviving Green Revolution Cell |
