Position: District Coordinator

Organization: Watershed Support Services And Activities Network (Wassan)

Period of Contract:
Contract will be for a period of 3 years after initial probation period of 6 months but can be extended.
Salary:
Rs.30000 to Rs.40000 per month based on experience.
Job Description:

The District Coordinators is-
1. Expected to coordinate with NGOs, Community organisations and government officials in the villages of the project area located in 4 Districts of Odisha.

2. Expected to support NGOs on millet production, processing, consumption and marketing.

3. Ensure training management, monitor regularly and provide handholding support.

4. Will be responsible for daily project management - both organizational and substantive matters – budgeting, planning and general monitoring of the project.

5. Will be responsible for facilitating monthly review of the program by District Administration and ATMA.

6. Will be responsible for reporting on project progress vis-à-vis indicators in the log-frame to ATMA at District Level and State Secretariat at State Level.
Desired Candidate Profile:
1. Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science with MBA or Master’s Degree in Agriculture Science or Rural Development or Social Work with good writing skills in English.

2. Candidate must have at least 3 years of field experience in implementing sustainable or organic agriculture project. Experience of working on millets would be an advantage.

3. Candidate must have experience of working with NGOs and Government officials.

4. Candidate should be self-driven in bringing in new ideas.

5. Candidate must be well versed with Ms Office; knowledge of Gantt charts, indicator preparation, and basic knowledge in budgeting and accounts will be an additional advantage.

6. Candidate will be stationed in the district and has to travel extensively for field visits and will be travel to Bhubaneswar.

Languages:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Odia is a must. Working knowledge of Hindi is an advantage.