▷ (Urgent Search) Project Coordinator (agriculture & Livelihoods)

About the Organization Jana Kalyana Samakhya JKS is a registered secular not-for-profit development organization in established in 1991 Over the past three decades JKS has implemented sustainable development initiatives across three districts of Northern Andhra Pradesh and one district in Southern Odisha The organization s work spans multiple sectors including agriculture and livelihood promotion women s empowerment community development environment and natural resource management health and disability inclusion WASH Water Sanitation and Hygiene soil and water conservation education and child rights Through its participatory and community-based approach JKS strives to empower marginalized rural families to achieve sustainable livelihoods and improved quality of life JKS partners with a diverse range of stakeholders including international funding agencies CSR foundations and government departments to design and implement impactful programs that promote inclusive and resilient rural development About the Project Position JKS is launching a new agriculture and livelihoods project in Parvathipuram Manyam district aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices enhancing rural livelihoods and strengthening community resilience To lead this initiative we are seeking a Project Coordinator Agriculture Livelihoods with proven expertise in rural development sustainable agriculture community mobilization and government liaison Key Roles Responsibilities Lead the overall implementation of the new project and ensure effective field-level execution Provide guidance and technical support to Extension Workers for planning and implementing project activities Support in developing community mobilization strategies and Village Development Plans VDPs Monitor the Project Implementation Plan PIP and ensure alignment with fund utilization cycles Track project progress against timelines and budgets taking timely corrective actions when necessary Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements Maintain regular communication with donors and partners providing updates on project milestones and outcomes Support donor relationship management and foster strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders Collaborate frequently with government departments such as Agriculture Horticulture ITDA DRDA MGNREGS and others to align project activities with government schemes and programs Maintain strong relationships with government officials to facilitate project implementation and leverage available resources Prepare quarterly progress reports Annual project closure reports and success stories Strengthen project visibility through social media video documentation Represent JKS and the project at relevant external meetings events and forums Ensure timely internal and external communication including programmatic and financial updates Coordinate effectively with all project teams and support functions to maintain synergy across activities Qualification and Experience Candidates must hold a B Sc or M Sc in Agriculture or a related discipline A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the NGO or development sector specifically in agriculture livelihoods and rural development is required The ideal candidate will have experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects leading field teams achieving measurable results in community-based programs and building strong relationships with government departments Work Location The position is based at Parvathipuram Andhra Pradesh with frequent travel across 4-6 blocks or mandals for field monitoring supervision and coordination with village-level teams Compensation Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications in line with organizational norms Job Type Full-time Pay 30 687 18 - 42 559 82 per month Benefits Commuter assistance Provident Fund Work Location In person