Job Description

About The/Nudge: The/Nudge is an action institute working towards a poverty-free India, within our lifetime. We partner with governments, markets, and civil society to build resilient livelihoods for all. We are a collective of some of India\'s best leaders and entrepreneurs from across the industry, academia, government, and development sectors. About the New Direct Impact Agriculture Program: Agriculture is the backbone of India\'s economy, with small farmers playing a crucial role. The agricultural and allied sector employs 45% of the total workforce. Small and Marginal farmers form 86% of total farmers in India and a substantial number of them are below poverty line and are struggling to secure adequate income for basic sustenance. The New Direct Implementation Agriculture program will focus on building a scalable, sustainable, climate resilient model to increase smallholder farmer income. The Position: Contractual position for 2 years (1 year with 1 year of extension) Join our dynamic team as an Agricultural Field Officer, where your passion for agriculture meets the world of research, farmer engagement and on-ground implementation. If you have a strong agricultural background, love working in the field, and excel at interacting with farmers, this is the role for you. Location of Posting: Rural regions in Karnataka or Telangana, including districts in the respective States. What will you do This is a purely field-based job and requires at least 18-20 days of field visits to different blocks and villages without dependency on any agency/organization/ individual. The role requires a high level of community engagement skills, especially with small and marginal farmers in households. You will be the facilitator on the field and must demonstrate a high level of empathy, integrity, flexibility, transparency, accountability and commitment. You will report directly to the Agriculture Expert and related Project Officer. You will be responsible for: Ensuring the day-by-day implementation of agricultural project activities and follow up with the users regarding the progress of the activities. Conduct on-site data collection related to livelihood data, crop yields, farming practices, and environmental conditions. Utilize digital tools and technologies to gather, record, and analyze agricultural data. Conduct surveys and interviews with farmers to understand their needs, challenges, and preferences. Providing guidance to farmers related to package of practices, good farming practices, pest management practices, Organic and natural farming practices. Monitor and report on crop health, pest infestations, and other factors affecting agricultural productivity. Providing customized technical support to the users throughout the project life cycle, helping them to apply techniques promoted in the training, problem-solving during the implementation. Organize training sessions and workshops for farmers on farming techniques, sustainable practices, and project specific practices. Collaborate with local communities to understand their agricultural needs and concerns. Ensuring project activities are completed in a timely manner, with delivery of quality outputs, and achievement of outcomes with maximum impact Performing any other tasks related to the project when assigned by the supervisor(s). Who are we looking for in this role A Graduate BSc in Agriculture or Horticulture is a must, BSc Horticulture and experience in regenerative or natural farming will be given preference. 2-3 years of work experience in agriculture, with a strong understanding of crop management, soil health, and pest control. Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure and be solution-oriented In depth knowledge of Organic, natural farming practices. Good interpersonal skills and a high degree of self-discipline, commitment and motivation. Good knowledge of common computer programs, particularly MS Office. Proficient in using digital tools for data collection and analysis. Able to work independently and with remote supervision. Knowledge of Kannada and/or Telugu is a must, and other local languages is preferred

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