Agriculture Livelihood Expert-meghalaya

**Job Title**: Agriculture cum Livelihood Expert

**Location**: West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya District, India

**Position Type**: Full-Time

**Remuneration**: As per market standards.

**About the Organization**: AROH Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to holistic rural

development in the West Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya District. Our mission is to empower local

communities, preserve the environment, and enhance livelihoods through sustainable agriculture

and other income-generating activities.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Agriculture cum Livelihood Expert to lead

our efforts in promoting sustainable agriculture and livelihood development in the West Jaintia Hills

monitoring agriculture and livelihood programs aimed at improving the socio-economic well-being

of rural communities.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. **Agriculture and Livelihood Program Development**:

- Lead the design and development of agriculture and livelihood programs aligned

with the organization's mission and objectives.
- Conduct needs assessments and market analyses to identify opportunities and

challenges in the agriculture and livelihood sector.

2. **Sustainable Agriculture Practices**:

- Promote sustainable agricultural practices, including organic farming, crop

diversification, soil conservation, and water management.
- Provide technical guidance and training to farmers on improved agricultural

techniques and technologies.

3. **Livelihood Diversification**:

- Identify alternative livelihood opportunities for rural communities, including non
- farm activities such as small-scale enterprise development, handicrafts, and tourism.
- Facilitate skills training and capacity-building programs to enhance income
- generating opportunities for local residents.

4. **Community Engagement and Participation**:

- Build strong relationships with community members, local leaders, and stakeholders

to ensure their active participation in program planning and implementation.
- Facilitate community-led initiatives and empower local institutions to take

ownership of agriculture and livelihood projects.

5. **Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning**:

- Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the progress and impact of

agriculture and livelihood programs.
- Collect and analyze data on program outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Use findings to improve program effectiveness, document success stories, and share

learnings with stakeholders.

6. **Partnership Development and Networking**:

- Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and other

stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise for agriculture and livelihood

development.
- Represent the organization in relevant forums, networks, and partnerships related

to agriculture, livelihoods, and rural development.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Agribusiness, or a related

field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in agriculture, livelihood development, or rural

development projects.
- Strong technical knowledge and expertise in sustainable agriculture practices, crop

management, and livestock farming.
- Experience in livelihood diversification strategies, income generation activities, and value

chain development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with

diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to rural development and improving the lives of marginalized

communities.
- Fluency in [local language, if applicable] is desirable.

along with a photo detailing their relevant experience and passion for rural development in the West

Page.

will be contacted for interviews.