Agriculture Expert

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Who we are

WOTR (Watershed Organisation Trust) emerged from the Indo-German Watershed Development Programme (IGWDP) in 1993, where we pioneered the large-scale mobilisation of communities to regenerate the landscapes they live in and harvest the rain that falls on them (also called watershed development). Today, WOTR is working across 8 states of India and has touched over 8 million lives in the last 32 years, and is a globally recognised non-profit and think tank that addresses the whole rural ecosystem as a cohesive entity, through landscape, watershed and natural resources management, ecology and biodiversity conservation, water resources management, climate resilient agriculture, livelihood diversification, women’s empowerment, nutrition, health, drinking water and sanitation. Further information at: www.wotr.org

The opportunity:

Agriculture Expert is responsible for developing and implementing sustainable agriculture practices on the field. The role involves to assess their current cropping practices, develop and implement sustainable agriculture plans, and build the capacity of project staff on sustainable agriculture practices. Agriculture Expert will also be involved in promoting efficient water management, climate-resilient agriculture practices and value chain development through different technologies and practices.

As an Agriculture Expert, you will

• Conduct sustainable agriculture assessments to identify their current practices and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement sustainable/ climate resilient agriculture plans in consultation with WOTR agriculture thematic head
• Provide technical assistance and support to community and staff member on all aspects of sustainable agriculture, including soil management, water management, crop management, pest and disease management, and post-harvest management.
• To identify and access resources for sustainable agriculture.
• Build the capacity of project staff and community on sustainable agriculture practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of sustainable agriculture plans in the field and track the output and outcomes.

Apply if you have:

• Masters’ degree in agriculture, horticulture, agronomy or related fields
• 3+ years of relevant experience in working with organizations on agriculture development projects
• Experience in working with different stakeholders such as government agencies, research institutions, NGOs, the private sector, etc

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Technical knowledge of sustainable farming systems, efficient water management, climate- resilient agriculture practices, and value chain development
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Training and facilitation skills
• Documentation and reporting skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Adaptability and flexibility.

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