As an Operations Manager for a large-scale agroforestry project in Gurdaspur, you will be responsible for overseeing the on-ground execution from start to finish. Your role will encompass engaging with farmers, managing a field team, and ensuring the technical aspects of the plantation activities are up to standard. Your key responsibilities will include mobilizing and engaging farmers through village awareness meetings, leading a team of 10 or more individuals, supervising daily plantation activities, managing the procurement and quality control of seedlings and fertilizers, as well as ensuring proper documentation and compliance with project standards. To excel in this role, you should have prior experience in agroforestry and rural programs, fluency in Punjabi with a strong local presence, and proficiency in MS Excel and reporting. The job is full-time with a schedule that may require day, evening, or morning shifts. Your success in this position will be greatly influenced by your ability to effectively communicate with farmers. Therefore, how comfortable you are in this aspect will be a crucial consideration. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, with at least 2 years of experience in agriculture, field sales, and agroforestry. The job is based in Gurdaspur, Punjab, and involves a 75% travel requirement. The work location is in-person, and the application deadline is on 10/05/2025.,
As an Operations Manager for a large-scale agroforestry project in Gurdaspur, your role will involve farmer engagement, team management, and technical oversight of plantation activities. You will be responsible for mobilizing and engaging farmers, leading a field team, managing procurement and quality control of seedlings & fertilizers, as well as ensuring documentation and compliance with project standards. Key Responsibilities: - Mobilize and engage farmers, conduct village awareness meetings. - Lead a field team of 10+, supervise daily plantation activities. - Manage procurement and quality control of seedlings & fertilizers. - Ensure documentation and compliance with project standards. Requirements: - Experience in agroforestry & rural programs. - Fluency in Punjabi; with a strong local presence. - Proficient in MS Excel & reporting. In this role, you will need to have a Bachelor's degree (Preferred) and at least 2 years of experience in Agriculture, Field sales, and Agroforestry. Being located in Gurdaspur, Punjab is required, and you should be willing to travel up to 75% of the time. The job type is Full-time and the work location is in person. Please note the application deadline is 10/05/2025.,