District Programme Coordinator (DPC) – WASSAN

Apply by 31st Aug 23 

WASSAN emerged in 1996 as a network of CSOs in the context of the Participatory Watershed Development Program of the Government of India; with a mandate to scale up successful community managed natural resources development innovations, building capacities of the CSOs involved and to provide an interface of CSOs with the Government in shaping up this program.

WASSAN was subsequently registered as a Public Trust in 1999. The focus has been in the drought prone areas, small and marginal farmers, tribal communities in economically marginalised geographies of the country. WASSAN has specialised in designing, supporting and implementing large scale projects with Government and other agencies.

Programme: Special programme for promotion of millets in Odisha, (Odisha Millets Mission)

Type of Job: Coordination and Technical Support

Role: Coordinating with District Administration, CDAO cum PD ATMA, Line Departments, NGOs and FPOs

Locations: Anywhere of Odisha

No. of position: 10

Reporting to:Regional Coordinator, Odisha Millets Mission

Period of Contract: Contract will be for a period of 2 years after initial probation period of 6 months, can be extended subject to satisfactory performance and project period extension.

Salary: Annual salary of Rs.4.2 Lakh to Rs.4.8 Lakh (CTC) based on experience

Job Description:
1. Coordinate with NGOs, Community based organisations and government officials of Agriculture and other line departments in the assigned district.

2. Support NGOs and CBOs on millet production, processing, consumption, institution building and marketing.

3. Ensure training, meeting, workshop organisation, programme management, monitor project activities and regular handholding support to stakeholders.

4. Responsible for daily project management – both organizational and substantive matters – budgeting, planning and general monitoring, feedback of the project.

5. Work in coordination with all district OMM team, Clerk-cum-Accountant, thematic experts and Regional Coordinators under the programme.

6. Responsible for facilitating periodical planning, reviews of the program with stakeholders concerned.

7. Responsible for reporting on project progress vis-à-vis indicators in the log-frame to District Administration, ATMA at District Level and SPMU at State Level.

Desired Candidate Profile:
1. Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science or Master’s Degree in Agriculture Science or Rural Development or Social Work or Economics

2. Candidate must have at least 3 years of field experience in implementing or supervising rainfed agriculture, natural farming, and organic agriculture programmes. Experience of working on millets would be an advantage.

3. Candidate must have experience of working with Government Departments and NGOs.

4. Candidate should be self-driven in bringing in new ideas/ innovations with available resources and should have problem solving abilities. Experience of leading a team will be an added advantage.

5. Candidate must be well versed with Ms Office and Google web applications. Knowledge of Gantt charts, preparing and managing monitoring system, and basic knowledge in budgeting and accounts will be an additional advantage.

6. Candidate will be stationed in the district and has to travel extensively for field visits and will be willing to travel to Bhubaneswar and out site state as per programme requirements.

7. Candidate should have his/her own bike for commuting and possess a valid driving license.

Languages: Excellent writing and speaking skills in English and speaking efficiency in Odiya is a must.

How to Apply: Interested People may apply through Google Form: https://forms.gle/GSEgQSt68gjj9sBB9

Last Date to Apply 31st August 2023

Note:
More information about the project can be found at www.milletsodisha.com and www.wassan.org. WASSAN believes in equal employment opportunity and strongly encourages women to apply. WASSAN retains the right to withdraw the advertisement at any point in time without any further notice or explanation.