Project Manager-sustainable Livelihood

Designation Project Manager - Sustainable Livelihood Agriculture Organization SwitchON Foundation Location Maharashtra with extensive travel across Eastern Western India Work Experience Minimum 6-8 years in agriculture renewable energy climate change or rural development projects flexible to 4-5 years for exceptional candidates Compensation Up to 5 Lakhs per annum Fixed Variable Pay Commitment Bonus aligned with experience qualifications and current salary Language Proficiency Hindi English and preferably Marathi Position Summary The Project Manager - Sustainable Livelihood Agriculture will lead and manage SwitchON s sustainable agriculture and livelihood projects across Maharashtra The role requires a strong grounding in farmer institution strengthening value chain development compliance support and project management with the ability to build partnerships with government CSR NGOs and academic institutions The position will also play a key role in mentoring field staff and enabling FPOs SHGs to become market-ready compliant and self-sustaining Key Responsibilities Project Management Implementation Design and implement sustainable agriculture and livelihood projects aligned with program goals Manage project budgets timelines compliance and reporting to donors and management Regularly review and monitor day-to-day operations of FPOs and farmer institutions Ensure alignment of field activities with project targets and donor requirements Institutional Strengthening Capacity Building Strengthen farmer institutions FPOs SHGs and develop agriculture value chains Support FPOs in compliance licenses business operations and governance systems Facilitate training mentoring and exposure visits for field staff FPO leaders and community members Partnerships Stakeholder Engagement Build and manage partnerships with district administration government departments CSR partners NGOs and academic institutions Promote scheme convergence and leverage government CSR resources for FPOs and rural communities Represent SwitchON Foundation in regional forums meetings and collaborations Monitoring Evaluation Reporting Develop and track project MIS M E frameworks and dashboards Document progress prepare reports and share insights with internal teams and external donors Conduct periodic reviews and impact assessments for continuous program improvement Qualifications Experience Skills Education Master s degree in Rural Development Agribusiness Management Environmental Science Social Science or related fields Experience 6-8 years of relevant experience in agriculture climate change renewable energy or rural development projects Experience in strengthening FPOs compliance management market linkages and farmer institution building Flexible to 4-5 years for candidates with demonstrated field leadership and partnership-building skills Skills Strong project management partnership building and stakeholder engagement Expertise in community mobilization and farmer institution building Proficiency in data tracking M E systems reporting and documentation Excellent communication skills in Hindi English and preferably Marathi Ability to travel extensively 40-50 for field supervision training and stakeholder engagement Nice-to-Have Skills Knowledge of renewable energy integration in agriculture Exposure to policy advocacy and digital agriculture tools Reporting Structure Reports To State Lead - Maharashtra Direct Reports 5-10 field staff community mobilizers and project officers Travel Requirements 40-50 travel across Eastern Western India for field visits training and partnership meetings Compensation Annual CTC 5 Lakhs per annum Fixed Additional Benefits Variable Pay Commitment Bonus Compensation will be aligned with experience qualifications and current salary Reimbursement Official travel stay and logistics as per organizational policy Application Process To apply please complete the application form and upload your updated CV and cover letter via the link - https forms gle NmTGoJeumhFeSKkj8 About SwitchON Foundation Established in 2008 SwitchON Foundation is a pioneering non-profit organization committed to driving sustainable development through climate-resilient agriculture clean energy green livelihoods and industry decarbonization With a passionate team of over 175 professionals we operate across 10 states in India empowering communities with climate-smart technologies and practices Recognized as a Great Place to Work SwitchON Foundation takes pride in its inclusive and diverse workplace with strong representation of women in leadership roles Our impact is amplified through innovative programs social enterprises and strategic policy advocacy Learn more at www switchon org in Job Type Full-time Pay Up to 500 000 00 per year Benefits Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Work Location In person Speak with the employer 91 7044059893