Job Description

Job Title : District Coordinator

Code : DC061124


Project : Comprehensive Project on Rice Fallow Management 2024-25


AboutMSSRF The M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) was


established in 1988 as a not-for-profit trust by Professor M. S.


Swaminathan. The Foundation aims to accelerate the use of modern


science for agricultural and rural development, aswellas the


adaptation and dissemination of technology to improve lives and


livelihoods oftribal and rural communities. MSSRF follows a pro-poor,


pro-women and pro-natureapproach and applies appropriate science


and technology options to address practical problems faced by rural


populations in agriculture, natural resources, food and nutrition.





The Foundation works in the areas of Integrated Coastal systems


management, Agro-biodiversity, Conservation and sustainable use of


natural resources, Ecotechnology and Agriculture, Health and


Nutrition / Economics, with application of cutting-edge biotechnology


and digital technologies across programme areas. MSSRF is currently


working in six states of India. Please visit our website for more


information. http://www.mssrf.org


o Undertake and perform activities as assigned for


implementation of Comprehensive Project on Rice Fallow


Management in the assigned District.


o Regular coordination with District level officials and PRI


member for smooth implementation of the project


o Finalization of Crop wise and Block wise target area in


consultation with District Level Officials.


o Finalization of GP, Village, and Farmers for Cluster


Demonstration of different crops in consultation with Block


Coordinator.


o Build capacity of community stakeholders in terms of


participatory planning, appropriate training, awareness and


knowledge sharing with the State Coordinator.


o Ensuring timely supply of seeds and other inputs to the Block


Head quarter.


o Ensuring regular field monitoring with District level officials.


o Establish strong coordination with District and block level PRI


members and Officials from Agriculture Department.


o The District Coordinator will be responsible for implementing


various activities and preparing project reports for the district.


o Any other task assigned by the Supervisor and Director


Academic Qualification Post Graduate in any discipline or M.Sc / B.Sc in Agriculture


Desirable Qualification o The candidate should have basic computer knowledge of


documentation


• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in pulses

cultivation
• Candidate should possess a two-wheeler and DL

Age Below 45 years


Remuneration Negotiable
Duration 8 months


Locations Nayagarh, Gajapati, Kandhamal and Khordha Districts of Odisha


Number of Positions 4 (Four- one in each district)


Mode of Application Walk in Interview at

State Liasioning Office


M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation


At: Madhusudan Nagar


Plot Number- 102, Second Floor, Unit-4, Bhubaneswar, Odisha


Contact No: 8249733629


Date of Walk-in-Interview: 20 November 2024



Walk in Interview at

Office of the Director


M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation


(Tribal Agro-biodiversity Centre)


At-Phulabad, PO: Umuri


Jeypore-764002


Phone: 06854-295695


Date of Walk-in-Interview: 26 November 2024



Date and Time of Walk-

in-Interview

20 November 2024 (Registration at 10.00AM to 11.00AM)



At State Liasioning Office

M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation


At: Madhusudan Nagar


Plot Number- 102, Second Floor, Unit-4, Bhubaneswar, Odisha


Contact No: 8249733629


(For Nayagarh, Khordha and Kandhamal Districts)



26 November 2024 (Registration at 10.00AM to 11.00AM)



At Office of the Director


M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation


(Tribal Agro-biodiversity Centre)


At-Phulabad, PO: Umuri


Jeypore-764002


Phone: 06854-295695


(For Gajapati District)

Location Tribal Agro-biodiversity Centre, M S Swaminathan Research


Foundation, Jeypore, Odisha


(Place of posting shall be at the district level of above-mentioned


districts)