Development Organiser - Agriculture

Location: Mangrol Maliya Block of Junagadh District

Education: Bachelors degree in agriculture/Horticulture /Agriculture Graduate

Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience in organic farming or certification-related work preferred

Skills & Competencies required

• Position Summary: The Field Staff will be responsible for mobilizing and supporting farmers in the process of organic certification. The role involves field visits, farmer training, record-keeping, internal inspection, and coordination with certification agencies to ensure compliance with organic standards (e.g., GOPKA, NPOP, PGS, NOP)

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  Skills:

• Field mobilization and farmer engagement.

• Record keeping and documentation.

• Training and communication skills.

• Understanding of organic certification processes (GOPKA/PGS/NPOP/NOP)

• Knowledge of local crops, farming practices, and organic input preparation.

• Good communication skills in local language and basic computer knowledge.

• Willingness to travel extensively in rural areas.

Job Profile

• 1. Farmer Mobilization & Awareness

• Identify and register farmers interested in organic farming and certification.

• Conduct village-level meetings and awareness sessions on organic farming and certification benefits.

• Support farmers in forming Internal Control Systems (ICS) groups or clusters.

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  2. Field Monitoring & Record Maintenance

• Conduct regular farm visits to monitor organic practices and crop status.

• Maintain detailed farmer-wise records, including farm maps, input usage, and cultivation data.

• Ensure that farmers follow organic standards and avoid prohibited inputs.

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  3. Internal Inspection & Documentation

• Conduct internal inspections of farms as per organic certification protocols.

• Assist in preparing inspection reports, conversion status, and compliance documentation.

• Maintain updated records for audit and certification purposes.

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  4. Training & Capacity Building

• Organize training sessions on organic production techniques, composting, bio-inputs, and pest management.

• Demonstrate preparation of organic inputs (Jeevamrut, Beejamrut, Vermicompost, etc.).

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  5. Certification Coordination

• Support the ICS Manager or Coordinator in data compilation for certification agencies.

• Assist in scheduling external inspections and facilitating field verification.

• Help in submission of required documents and follow-up for certification approval.

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  6. Reporting & Communication

• Prepare daily/weekly field activity reports.

• Report progress, challenges, and farmer feedback to the project coordinator.

• Maintain transparency and timely communication with all stakeholders.

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  Key Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.

• On-site and off-site training opportunities.

• 5-day work week.

• Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

• Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.

• 15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).

• 10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.

• Diwali break for 5 days every year.

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  We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply

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  Apply Now: Please submit your application at the earliest through our website –‘Get involved’ section - careers page.

• Please note that we will begin the search immediately, and if a suitable candidate is found, we will close the application process!