Junior Agriculture Officer jobs in Bhubaneswar at Orissa Tribal Empowerment & Livelihoods Programme Plus

Odisha PVTG Empowerment and Livelihoods Improvement Programme (OTELP) invites application for the position Junior Agriculture Officer

Qualification: A graduate/post-graduate in Agriculture allied sciences like Agriculture , Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering., Diary Engineering, Fishery, Veterinary Sciences , Animal Husbandry etc.

Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in rural development sector Must be a computer literate Ability to write and communicate in English and Odia language Ability and willingness to travel extensively in the programme areas

Job Description: Liaising with the Agriculture & Horticulture & Animal Husbandry/ Fisheries Department in developing cropping and farming systems including horticultural crops keeping in view the traditional farming practices of the tribal people, new opportunities to increase farm production and the household income, and overcome seasonal household food insecurity; Developing key extension messages and designing demonstrations for promoting improved cultural practices and livestock practices in the context of micro-project areas. Liaising with the NGO Staff for feedback on the agriculture and horticulture and livestock development needs.

Consolidated Remuneration: Rs.20,000 per month

Age Limit: Maximum age limit would be 45 years of age as on 01.10.2021

Programme focuses on empowering the tribals and enabling them to enhance their food security, increase their incomes and improve their overall quality of life through more efficient natural resource management based on the principles of improved watershed management and more productive environmentally sound agricultural practices and through off-farm/non-farm enterprise development.