Job Description

Mahila Abhivruddhi Society (APMAS)

Position : 01 Project Officer \xe2\x80\x93 (Crop Husbandry) - FPOs
Location : Vaishali - Bihar About MAS: Mahila Abhivruddhi Society (APMAS) is a national level technical resource organization
working for the advancement of people\xe2\x80\x99s institutions such as women self-help institutions, farmer
institutions, and other community-based organizations that believe in and respect the spirit of self-help
and keep it as a guiding principle. It works closely with the state governments and key stakeholders in
the development sector towards achieving poverty reduction and socio-economic empowerment of
the marginalized and the poor. Overall Purpose of the Job: Plan and coordinate with the project team, FPO-CEO and BoDs for
enhancing the production, productivity of the FPO members, provide agriculture extension services
etc. Key work deliverables

• Conduct baseline and related studies as necessary for the project / FPOs

• Collect and analyze crop data for the FPO members.

• Work on methods and approaches to enhance both agriculture production and productivity of

the FPO members.

• Conduct Crop demonstration, Farmer Field Schools, Awareness programs, and other relevant

trainings / activities related to agriculture and allied sector

• Prepare crop calendar for each FPO, IEC materials, modules, manuals, etc.

• Work on developing the commodity value chain approach for the FPOs.

• Liaison with various stakeholders like KVKs, Agriculture extension officers, and other value

chain players.

• Coordinate with Project Manager and participate in the monthly meeting for review, planning,

and effective implementation

• Take part in FPO Board of Director meetings and Farmer meeting and do extensive field visits

in the FPO operational area.

• Work closely and report to APMAS FPO team
  

Eligibility Criteria

• Post-Graduate in Agriculture or Allied field from a recognized University.

• With five years of relevant work experience in the areas of crop production techniques,

technology intervention and working with FPOs/Large Farmers\' Groups etc.

• Strong oral and written communication / negotiation skills in Hindi and English

• Ability to work independently to achieve performance objectives and deliverables

• Work in a team and promote team spirit and culture

Interested candidates may please apply on the \xe2\x80\x98APMAS-HR recruitment page\xe2\x80\x99 http://apmas.in/apmas/hr or may visit APMAS vacancies page at http://www.apmas.org/vacancies.php Note: APMAS is an equal opportunity employer. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. All selections are on merit. Qualified women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.