Name of Position : Agriculture and Horticulture Sector Expert
Number of Positions : 1 (one)
Method of Recruitment : Contractual through open market
Age Limit : Candidates should be below 50 years of age as on the date of advertisement.
Location of Posting : Hyderabad
Remuneration (per month) : Rs.1,00,000/- (Consolidated inclusive of all allowances)
Education Qualifications :
Essential :
• A master’s or higher degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture / Agri Business/Agricultural Economics / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry / related field
• Persons with advanced diploma or degree in the
• Agriculture-Horticulture sector, published papers in the relevant field would be preferred.
Desirable :
• In-depth knowledge of Agricultural policies / Programmes and best practices at the state and national level.
• Proficiency in using modern agricultural technologies, precision forming techniques and farm management systems
• Familiarity with climate resilient and sustainable agriculture practices to address environmental challenges
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software allows for data – driven decision making and evidence – based programming.
Experience :
• Minimum 8 years’ extensive experience in
• agriculture and allied sectors
• With a focus on agricultural development, rural development, or agri. business etc.
• Proven track record of successful project implementation and management in the agriculture domain
• Ability to plan implement and evaluate agricultural development projects
• Coordination skills to work with various
• stakeholders including Government agencies,
• Farmer’s associations, NGOs, and private sector partners
• The experience of internship / training will not be considered
Job description / Duties & Responsibilities :
• Maintain synergy between the Planning Department, Lead Knowledge Institution and NITI Aayog.
• To assist State in achieving the objective in collaboration with NITI Aayog and LKI
• Ability to conduct research analyze data and interpret agricultural trends for evidence-based decision making
• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges in the agriculture sector and propose innovative solutions
• Agro processing of herbal products for export-import capacity building with institutional support.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders including farmers, policy makers and rural communities.
• Capacity to design and conduct capacity building programmes for farmers and agricultural stakeholders
• Evaluation and assessment of existing strategies, methodologies, and systems to improve the socio-economic condition of the State.
• Preparation of development strategy, sectoral targets, socio economic goals, State Vision @ 2047, SDG Reports as per the state’s requirement and road map to achieve the same
• Draft policy briefs, presentations, and other documents.
• Coordination with development partners and technical agency concerned.
• Support mechanisms for strengthening horizontal and vertical coordination within Government.
• Coordinate with State officials for preparation of
• project proposals to be taken up for implementation by the State Government.
• Assist State in strengthening the innovation ecosystem.
• Assist State in strengthening the monitoring and evaluation ecosystem.
• Create and facilitate cross learning platforms.
• Documentation of activities and emerging good practices performed by the PIU and DAU.
• Support in preparation of State, regional and sectoral reports on regular basis.
• Support regular updates on progress in State using the Dashboard / portal maintained by NITI Aayog.
• Support in organizing workshops and other events related to the focus sectors, including preparation of inputs for the workshops.
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor (Team Leader) as may be necessary in the interest of the Mission.
Knowledge and Skills :
• Experience in Stake holder management
• Experience in drafting reports and reviewing detailed project Reports
• Prior experience with Government, UN agencies and other international organizations is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience related to National/State planning
• Excellent Analytical & Problem-solving skills
Languages Requirements :
• Excellent verbal and written English, Telugu language skills and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural Environment.
Leave :
• Entitled to have State government enlisted holidays
• Individuals will be entitled to leaves of 18 days in the entire year
Apply Here: : https://planningonboarding.cgg.gov.in/erecruitment