Project Coordinator - Job Description
Job Title: Project Coordinator (PC)
Location:Blocks of Eluru, West Godavari, East Godavari, Nandyal, Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh/ Koraput, Nuapada - Odisa
Reports To:Project Lead/Manager
About the Organisation and the Programme:
ACCESS Development Services is a national livelihoods promotion organization with focus on incubating innovations and sustainable models for livelihoods promotion of the poor. ACCESS operates in 14 states across the country, with programmes in both rural and urban locations, as well as in both farm and the non-farm sector. Currently, ACCESS supports more than 4 lakh households, strengthening their livelihoods and moving those from subsistence to sustainable levels through a clutch of intertwined interventions.
ACCESS Development Services is currently implementing numerous programs in Agri-value chain development, climate resilient agriculture, carbon farming and FPOs; Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana and West Bengal in collaboration with various Public Sector, Philanthropic and CSR agencies. All programs are being managed by respective Team Leaders at State or program level.
Job Summary:
The Project Coordinator (PC) is responsible for overseeing and managing multiple Field Officers (FOs) to ensure the successful execution of the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method and crop input sales. The PC plays a crucial leadership role in setting targets, tracking performance, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring smooth field operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in agricultural field operations, sales management, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Team Management:
• Supervise and support 4-5 Field Officers (FOs), ensuring they effectively manage their LRP teams.
• Set performance targets for FOs and monitor their execution of AWD implementation and sales goals.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess FO and LRP performance and provide hands-on guidance.
• Organize training programs to improve the technical knowledge and sales capabilities of FOs and LRPs.
2. AWD Implementation & Farmer Adoption:
• Ensure that FOs are effectively driving AWD adoption among farmers through their LRP teams.
• Monitor the quality of AWD installations and oversee the collection of Drydown evidence.
• Troubleshoot issues faced by FOs and LRPs in AWD adoption and provide strategic solutions.
3. Sales Management & Business Development:
• Drive sales targets for crop input products like pesticides, herbicides, etc through FOs and LRPs.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to increase farmer adoption of crop amendments.
• Organize village awareness meetings and farmer focus group meetings to promote sales.
4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
• Track and analyze key performance metrics for FOs and LRPs, ensuring targets are met.
• Ensure accurate data collection and submission by FOs and LRPs regarding AWD adoption and product sales.
• Provide weekly reports and insights to the Project Manager on field progress, challenges, and opportunities.
5. Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution:
• Act as the escalation point for operational challenges faced by FOs and LRPs in the field.
• Develop solutions for farmer objections, AWD implementation challenges, and sales hurdles.
SPECIFICATIONS :
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
• 3-8 years of relevant work experience in rural agriculture based projects
• Team management, day to day operation management
• Understanding of agriculture and experience in farmer interactions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively.
• Travelling to production sites and market venues
• Must be proficient in Computers (internet, word and excel)
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION:
Graduate qualification is essential. Qualifications in agriculture or related areas would be highly preferable.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY :
For Andhra Pradesh, Telugu language proficiency is mandatory. For Odisha, Odia language proficiency is mandatory.
COMPENSATION: Salary range in this position is commensurate to industry standards and will be determined based upon the experiences and fixed as per the HR policies of the organization.
To Apply:
Email ids: hr@accessdev.org, shashi@accessdev.org
Apply link: https://forms.gle/Dy6Bs5zPGhXUwJqm6