Position: Project Manager Cum Sr Agriculture Expert

Location: Yavatmal District, Maharashtra

Last Date: 07 June, 2026

Action for Food Production (AFPRO) is a socio-technical organization working for the upliftment of the rural poor through effective natural resource management. It works in the areas of Agriculture, Food Security, Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation, Watershed Management, Natural Resource Management and Climate Change. AFPRO is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 (Punjab Amendment) Act 1957 as extended to Delhi.

Mission Statement: AFPRO dedicates itself for alleviating rural poverty, through partnerships, networking and collaborations with like-minded Institutions, with a focus on enabling the marginalized and weaker sections of the Society.

Domain Areas: Agriculture, Food Security, Livelihood, Water Sanitation, Watershed Management, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change and Renewable Energy.

Position: Applications are invited for the position Project Manager Cum Sr Agriculture Expert at Yavatmal District, Maharashtra. This position is for implementation of the projects related to Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Resource Management and Livelihoods.

Educational Qualification: Graduate/Post Graduate in Agriculture/Water Resource Management/Social Development and any other relevant subject. Should be well-versed with Project Management, Sustainable Agriculture and rural development etc. Experience in sustainable farming particularly on Cotton crop would be an added advantage.

Experience: Having 8 - 10 years of experience in NRM, Sustainable Agriculture and Rural development.

Job Description

The candidate will be required to lead a multidisciplinary team for effective planning, execution and monitoring of projects related to Sustainable farming and rural development. Deep understanding of projects and policies related to Rural Development supported by Government, Corporate groups and international agencies.

The above positions may require extensive travel to project locations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall implementation of the project.
• Develop long-term strategy and overall plan for implementation of the program.
• Responsible for monitoring, planning and reporting of overall activities, guiding the team for implementation.
• Coordination with funding partner and concerned line departments.
• Ensure that administration process and records are well organized, maintained and updated.
• Develop linkages with other government and funding agencies for convergence.
• Responsible to achieve overall outcome and impact of the project.
• Develop project documents and project reports.
• Organize meetings, seminars, workshops and other official events.
• Training and Capacity Building of Field Staff.
• Networking with relevant organizations for coverage of good practices and advocacy areas.
• Represent and participate in resource mobilization and collaboration opportunities at various levels.

Skills Required:

• The applicant should be able to make project proposals and budget, professional presentations, etc.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and presentation skills in English, Hindi and Marathi.
• Skills in facilitating consultations, workshops, and grass-roots engagements.
• Excellent computer skills in the respective field.

AFPRO always encourage female candidate to apply for the post.

Please send your application with profile/resume, current salary, expected salary to the Executive Director, Action for Food Production 25/1A Institutional Area, D Block, Pankha Road, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058 Ph: 28525412 / 28525452 email: jobs@afpro.org with a copy marked to aro.anr@afpro.org, afprodel@gmail.com

Apply by: 07 June, 2026