Agronomist

We are looking for agriculture graduates to mobilise farmers for capacity-building and training programmes. The role involves identifying and enrolling farmers, building trust in rural communities, and ensuring strong attendance and follow-through in training sessions.

Key Responsibilities

•Identify, contact, and enrol farmers, FPO members, and SHGs for training programmes in assigned villages and blocks.

•Conduct village meetings, door-to-door visits, and awareness campaigns on programme benefits.

•Coordinate with Gram Panchayats, KVKs, agriculture departments, FPOs, and local leaders for outreach and venue support.

•Collect and verify farmer data (landholding, crops, contact details, documents) and maintain accurate records in registers or mobile apps.

•Organise training logistics: venue, schedules, attendance, and material distribution.

•Support trainers during sessions and help translate technical content into local, farmer-friendly language.

•Follow up after training to track adoption of practices and gather feedback.

•Meet monthly mobilisation and attendance targets and submit daily/weekly field reports with photos and geo-tagged evidence.

Qualifications

•Essential: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Agriculture (or allied fields such as Horticulture or Agronomy).

•Experience: 1–3 years in farmer mobilisation, agri-extension, FPO work, or rural development. Freshers with strong field aptitude are welcome.

Skills & Competencies

•Fluency in the local language (mandatory), plus working Hindi/English.

•Good communication and persuasion skills with rural communities.

•Basic knowledge of crop practices, government agri schemes, and farmer welfare programmes.

•Comfortable with smartphone apps, WhatsApp, and basic data entry.

•Willingness to travel daily to villages. A two-wheeler and a valid driving licence are preferred