National Agro Foundation
Website:
nationalagro.org
Job details:
Company Description National Agro Foundation (NAF) is a public charitable trust established in 2000 by Mr. C. Subramaniam, Architect of India’s Green Revolution and Bharat Ratna awardee, to drive rural revival through practical innovations. Guided in its early years by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, NAF focuses on creating prosperous rural clusters through ecologically safe and environmentally sustainable farm and non-farm activities. The foundation works across more than 2,300 villages in 8 states, addressing interconnected socio-economic and environmental challenges in rural communities. NAF promotes natural resource management, rural enterprises, and human resource development, offering field staff the opportunity to contribute directly to rural transformation. The organization actively engages the public through its social media channels, sharing updates and learnings from its on-ground initiatives.
Role Description The Field Staff Agriculture role is a full-time, on-site position based in Sarangarh. The role involves working closely with farmers and rural communities to support sustainable agricultural practices, including crop planning, soil health management, and adoption of improved production technologies. The field staff will conduct farm visits, demonstrations, and training sessions, collect and analyze field data, and provide feedback to project teams for continuous improvement. Responsibilities also include facilitating access to inputs and services, supporting farmer producer groups, and promoting market linkages for agricultural produce. The position requires regular documentation of field activities, coordination with local stakeholders, and participation in review meetings to ensure program goals are met.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in Agriculture and Agricultural Production.
- Effective Communication skills for working with farmers, local institutions, and internal teams.
- Analytical Skills to collect, interpret, and report field data and crop performance.
- Sales and outreach abilities to support input distribution, market linkages, and farmer engagement.
- Diploma or degree in Agriculture or related field preferred.
- Experience working in rural communities or development projects is an advantage.
- Ability to travel within the region and work extensively on the field.
- Basic proficiency in local language(s) of Sarangarh and good written and spoken English are beneficial.
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