Field Associate

Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the Gram Panchayat and other partner institutions involved in the project
• Identify and enroll new participants into the program
• Assist farmers with implementation (plantation / drip installation) and monitoring of the fields throughout the year
• Conduct field surveys with community members and other rural landowners
• Help the Field Manager to liaise with local bodies and government officials
• Be the primary contact point between the Field Manager and farmers to maintain a healthy relationship
• Maintain a log of inputs provided to the farmers and oversee nursery management
• Other related duties or work as assigned by the Field Manager

Requirements

• Bachelordegree and above; background in the agriculture sector, rural development, or social work is a major advantage
• Good interpersonal skills and fluency in Marathi, Hindi, and English; proficiency in Marathi is mandatory
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Flexible, self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious relationships within communities
• Attention to detail and ability to adapt to unstructured or fast-changing circumstances
• Basic Excel skills required
• Should be able to do documentation using a smartphone
• Ability to manage high-level relationships with farmers
• Ability and willingness to work in challenging field conditions
• Willingness to travel to multiple project locations in rural areas
• Valid drivers license and a motorcycle is mandatory