Agriculture Extension Officer – Tanager

Apply by 5th Nov 22

Tanager is an international nonprofit that connects smallholder producers and private businesses to co-create new ways of realizing life-changing economic and social opportunities. Our process builds on years of technical expertise, on-the-ground presence and public/private partnerships to unite economic growth with social innovation. Together, we are ushering in an era of equitable market systems that combine profitability with the power to address urgent challenges in poverty, malnutrition, and gender inequity.

Overview:

Tanager brings the right people to the table in India, from smallholder producers to major consumer brands and everyone along the supply chain, to improve the productivity and profitability of Indian farmers and strengthen sustainable supply chains. We combine technical expertise and business perspective to assess markets, analyze supply chains, and pilot new technologies and tools in collaboration with market leaders such as Mars Wrigley Confectionary, Walmart, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the UNDP, and thought leaders such as the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), NABARD, and the Sustainable Food Lab. We help farmers to increase their incomes through the supply of quality production to higher value markets. We also solve complex agricultural problems to create value for farmers and other members of the supply chain.

Pursuant to its mission, Tanager is seeking experienced and talented professionals in the Agriculture Extension Officer position, for its PSFPO: Promotion & Stabilization of Farmer Producer Organizations project based in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. The Agriculture Extension Officer will be responsible for providing extension services to project farmers from time to time and motivate them to adapt the Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) for improved quality & yield of their produce. This Position is for Districts of Odisha.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identification & Registration of farmers:

• Assist Cluster Manager in identifying villages and farmers with the help of the Community Resource Persons (CRPs).
• Support & guide the CRPs in conducting awareness programs through night meetings with audio visual displays.
• Registration of target farmers in project area, with focus on women.

Providing Extension Services:

• Organize crop related GAP trainings in coordination with Sr. Extension Officers as per the crop calendar, beside arranging, exposure visits, farm field visits
• Provide extension & advisory services to farmers on regular basis as per the workplan.
• Facilitate soil testing and recommend the correct use of fertilizer and pesticide doses.
• Train farmers for keeping records of their crops and assist them in filling Farmer’s Diary and Farmer Activity Report.
• Sensitize the farmers about the benefits available to them under various Government Schemes.
• Motivate the project farmers for collective marketing
• Participating in other project activities as and when required as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

Education and Experience

• Graduate in the Field of Agriculture.
• Minimum 2 Years of experience in agriculture extension services.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good computer skills in a Windows based environment i.e.-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Internet, Online Form Filling
• Good communication skill, basic Knowledge of English, fluency in written and spoken Odia and Hindi is required.
• Ability to interact with all levels of stakeholder in a professional manner.
• Must have a valid driving license
• Willingness and ability to travel within the state, as necessary.
• Must be Indian citizen.

How to apply

To Apply

Please submit your resume to Indiarecruitment@tanagerintl.org no later than 5th November 2022. Please include the position title in the subject line. The resume and related application documents shall be provided as a single attachment. Please include long-term employment history and any relevant short-term consulting work. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone. Only those candidates considered for an interview, will be contacted. Tanager is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.