State Lead-sustainable Agriculture

Designation State Lead - Sustainable Agriculture Livelihoods CRA FPO Program Maharashtra Organization SwitchON Foundation Location Maharashtra Vidarbha Nagar Region field-based with state-level travel Work Experience 10-12 years in sustainable agriculture livelihoods and FPO promotion Compensation Up to 8 Lakhs Fixed Variable Pay Commitment Bonus Travel stay reimbursements as per policy Language Proficiency Fluency in Hindi English Marathi preferred Position Summary SwitchON Foundation is seeking a seasoned professional to lead its Climate Resilient Agriculture CRA and Farmer Producer Organization FPO program in Maharashtra The State Lead will be responsible for spearheading FPO strengthening promoting sustainable agriculture practices building partnerships and driving scale-up across the state This role requires a blend of strategic leadership program management and grassroots expertise to ensure that SwitchON s mission of empowering smallholder farmers and building climate resilience is realized in Maharashtra Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Lead planning and execution of FPO strengthening and CRA initiatives across Maharashtra Ensure state programs align with SwitchON s overall mission and priorities FPO Livelihood Strengthening Support FPOs with legal financial and governance compliance Build sustainable business models market linkages etc Climate Resilient Agriculture Introduce and scale regenerative and low-chemical farming practices Promote soil health crop diversification and access to sustainable inputs Link farmers with schemes and incentives for climate-smart practices Facilitate adoption of decentralized renewable energy DRE solutions in agriculture Women Farmer Collectives Strengthen SHGs and women farmers participation in FPOs Facilitate access to mechanization through custom hiring centers and innovations Partnerships Convergence Build collaborations with government departments Agriculture NRLM NABARD etc private sector and NGOs Drive convergence with state and central schemes for maximum impact Team Leadership Capacity Building Manage and mentor district teams for effective ground-level implementation Organize training workshops and exposure visits for farmers FPO leaders and women entrepreneurs Monitoring Reporting Track outcomes such as farmer income adoption of practices and FPO growth Ensure timely documentation reporting and dissemination of knowledge Innovation Scale-Up Identify and pilot new models in agri-value chains Scale successful interventions across regions Qualifications Experience Skills Educational Qualification Bachelor s Master s in Social Sciences Economics Public Policy Agriculture Rural Development or related fields Experience Minimum 10-12 years of experience in sustainable agriculture livelihoods and FPO strengthening Proven expertise in project management value chain development and stakeholder partnerships Skills Attributes Strong leadership and strategic thinking Expertise in FPO governance compliance and business planning Knowledge of Climate Resilient Agriculture practices and DRE-powered solutions Experience in donor CSR and government partnerships Financial literacy and agri-business planning Excellent communication documentation and negotiation skills Familiarity with digital tools Google Suite MIS Kobo dashboards Reporting Structure Reports To General Manager Direct Reports 4-5 district state-level staff Travel Requirements 50-60 travel across Maharashtra Occasional travel to Kolkata for reviews coordination Compensation Up to 8 Lakhs per annum Fixed Variable Pay Commitment Bonus Travel stay reimbursements as per policy Full-time role field-based Application Process Interested candidates are invited to apply by filling out the application form here About SwitchON Foundation Established in 2008 SwitchON Foundation is a pioneering non-profit organization committed to driving climate action through sustainable agriculture clean energy clean air advocacy and sustainable cities With a dedicated team of over 175 professionals we work across 10 states in India to empower communities with climate-smart solutions Recognized as a Great Place to Work SwitchON fosters an inclusive and diverse culture with strong representation of women in leadership Our impact is delivered through innovative programs social enterprises and policy advocacy creating long-term scalable change To learn more visit Job Type Full-time Pay 50 000 00 - 65 000 00 per month Benefits Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Work Location In person