Job ID: 303091

Project Executive - Agriculture

Grameen Development Services (GDS)

Location: Runni Saidpur Block, Sitamarhi District, Bihar

Apply by: 09 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban

Grameen Development Services (GDS) was established in the year 1993 aiming at socio-economic empowerment of poor and disadvantaged section of society particularly women living in the areas of structural poverty in India through promoting and strengthening the livelihoods. Over a period of more than three decades, GDS emerged as a successful grass-root level professional NGO in the country. Its various livelihood focused initiatives have impacted the lives of approx. 1.5 lakhs rural households in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan. Throughout its development trajectory, GDS has consistently responded to bring the social and development transformation for improving quality of life of people living in these areas. For the purpose, GDS as a learning organization gained relevant experiences by implementing various projects supported by renowned national and international funding agencies.

GDS is initiating a project titled “Promoting integrated climate-resilient farming systems that enables strengthening livelihoods of marginal and smallholding farmers in Runni Saidpur Block of District Sitamarhi, Bihar” covering 3000 small and marginal farming households in Runni Saidpur block of Sitamarhi district. Currently, GDS invites application from suitable candidates for the following vacant positions in the above project;

Job Profile

Having experiences in promoting agriculture focused programmes in rural community, the Project Executive - Agriculture will be leading the agriculture component of the project, will design need based interventions, communication material, organize capacity building of project team and farmers in the project area on sustainable agricultural practices and closely monitor the programme.

Location – Runni Saidpur block, Sitamarhi (Bihar)

Salary – Rs. 40,000/- per month

Qualification and experiences
• Post graduate in agriculture sciences, preferably agronomy, soil sciences or horticulture from a reputed institution
• 5-year experiences in working with grassroot organization directly working with farmers with proven track record and analytical skills.
• Strong commitment to work in rural area
• Good communication skills and computer efficiency

To apply please submit your updated CV accompanied by a cover letter stating the position applied for in subject line to : info@gds.org.in latest by 9th September, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for necessary interview.

Note : GDS is equal opportunity employer and encourages women candidates to apply.

Job Email ID:

info(at)gds.org.in