Agriculture Engineer

WHO ARE WE: Tata Steel Foundation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel Limited and was instituted on August 16, 2016. With over 1500 members spread over ten units and six states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Punjab, the Foundation is a CSR implementing organization focused upon co-creating solutions, with tribal and excluded communities, to address their development challenges. The organization is committed to playing a larger role in India's sustainable development by embedding wider economic, social, and environmental objectives through its programmes and is underscored by a vision to create an enlightened and equitable society.

Location of Posting : Joda, Odisha

Employment Type : Contractual

Purpose of the Role: Apply knowledge of engineering technology and agriculture science towards resolving problems and issues concerned with water, land & farm sectors that enhances soil health and promotes sustainable farming practices.

Key Deliverables:

• Conduct site surveys to identify potential sites for watershed development projects.
• Design and cost estimation of soil and water conservation measures.
• Formulation, planning, implementation and monitoring of watershed and climate proofing projects.
• Develop detailed project plans in consultation with local communities and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating with government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations to obtain necessary approvals and permissions for project implementation.
• Provide technical assistance and training to local communities and project partners in areas such as soil conservation, water management and crop cultivation.
• Supervising the construction of various structures required for watershed development, such as check dams, farm ponds and contour trenches.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of the project and making necessary adjustments to ensure project objectives are met.
• Collect and analyse data related to the project, such as soil and water quality, vegetation cover and crop yields.
• Prepare and maintain project MIS to track progress and for further review by management and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards during project implementation.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote the project and its objectives to the local community and other stakeholders.

Technical Skill Sets:

• Community Engagement and Institutional Building
• Data-driven Planning and Monitoring
• Stakeholder and Partnership Management
• Resource Mobilization and Scheme Linkages
• Livelihood Diversification and Allied Activities

Behavioral Skill Sets:

• Aligned to TATA Values(Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Pioneering, Unity & Respect)
• Strong Interpersonal Skills and Collaborative Approach
• Self-Motivated, Result-oriented, Sensitive to cultures & diversity
• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
• Accountability and Ownership

Minimum Qualification: A full-time B.Tech/M.Tech degree in Agriculture/Civil Engineering from a reputed Institute.

Work Experience: 3-8 Years of relevant experience