Job Title: Social Worker – Agriculture & Livelihood
Location: Ladwa Village (Economic Development Component)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in agriculture/community development
Education: Diploma/Graduate in Agriculture, Rural Development, or related field
Reporting To: Onsite Program Incharge
Position Summary
The Social Worker – Agriculture & Livelihood supports the field-level implementation of sustainable agriculture, natural farming, farmer mobilization, and livelihood enhancement interventions. The role focuses primarily on:
- Sustainable farming promotion
- Farmer capacity building
- Producer Group strengthening
- Government scheme facilitation
- Agriculture demonstrations and livelihood support
Key Responsibilities
- Farmer Mobilization: Mobilize farmers and rural households for project activities; conduct regular farmer meetings, awareness sessions, and training programs.
- Sustainable Practices: Promote natural farming, organic composting, climate-resilient agriculture, and multi-layer farming systems.
- On-Ground Trials: Support the establishment of Bio Resource Centres (BRCs) and set up local agricultural demonstration plots.
- Capacity Building: Organize technical workshops, specialized training, and exposure visits for local farmers.
- Livelihood & Markets: Facilitate the formation and strengthening of grassroots Producer Groups (PGs) and assist with market linkage opportunities.
- Scheme Facilitation: Assist individual farmers and households in accessing government agriculture benefits and livelihood schemes.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate beneficiary records, track field data, submit progress reports, and document agricultural success stories.
Required Skills
- Community Engagement: Strong farmer mobilization, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of sustainable, climate-resilient, and natural farming practices.
- Operations: Solid field coordination, ground-level execution, and practical problem-solving capabilities.
- Reporting: Proficient in project documentation, record-keeping, and clear community communication.
Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month
Experience:
- Agriculture/ community development: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Hisar District, Haryana (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
