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Position Specialist – Farm-Based, Non-Farm Livelihoods & Climate-Smart Agriculture Reporting To Director – Programs / CEO, ARCH Foundation Project Location: Vadodara, Gujarat About The Organization ARCH (Advanced Resource Centre for Humanitarian) Development Foundation is a non-profit organization (registered as Section 8) located in Vadodara working towards development activities mainly focused on education, women empowerment, skill and livelihood and financial literacy to name a few. We are working in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. For further information, kindly visit our website- www.archfoundation.in Key Responsibilities Design and implement climate-smart agricultural practices including soil health management, integrated pest control, water-efficient irrigation, drought-resilient crop cycles, and agri-waste utilization. Develop and promote scalable models of farm-based livelihoods, such as organic farming, kitchen gardens, livestock rearing, mango grafting, and vermicomposting. Guide and monitor non-farm income-generating activities including technical and non-techincial skill building program, and home-based enterprises. Build capacity of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and community-based organizations on production planning, post-harvest handling, quality control, pricing, and branding. Facilitate market linkages, value chain integration, and enterprise incubation for rural producers. Align project strategies with government programs and schemes (e.g., DAY-NRLM, PMKSY, NABARD initiatives, climate adaptation missions). Collaborate with local governance bodies to ensure convergence, resource mobilization, and long-term sustainability of livelihood interventions. Required Skills And Competencies Demonstrated expertise in climate-smart agriculture or ecosystem-based adaptation is highly desirable. Experience in working with women-led enterprises, FPOs, or producer groups is an advantage. Familiarity with CSR project frameworks, sustainability metrics, and SDG alignment. Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills; ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. Qualification Master’s degree or equivalent in Agricultural Sciences, Rural Management, Natural Resource Management, or related disciplines Experience 5–10 years of progressive experience in farm and non-farm livelihood promotion, preferably with rural and tribal communities Position Availability Immediate Application Process Interested candidates can apply with their updated CV at hiring@archfoundation.in with subject line as “Specialist – Farm-Based, Non-Farm Livelihoods & Climate-Smart Agriculture” Show more Show less
