Project Coordinator- Sustainable Agriculture

**Job description**

Designation - Project Coordinator - Sustainable Agriculture

Organization - SwitchON Foundation

Location - Kolkata, West Bengal

Experience
- 2+ yrs of experience

**About SwitchON Foundation & its Programs**

SwitchON foundation () is an award winning not-for-profit working since 2008 in the sectors of Sustainable Agriculture / Livelihoods, Renewable Energy Access and Environment & Climate Change. We are a leader in building social enterprises and ecosystems to create scalable and replicable impact. Two of our flagship programs are:
SwitchON foundation is certified as a **Great Place to Work**, and what makes us so ?
- An equal opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Above 50% of the workforce are women in managerial and leadership roles
- Follows a unique approach from influencing behavior to informing policy with a strong team of 175+ spread across 10 states.

1) Empowering the Energy - Water
- Agriculture Nexus in East India (EEWA)
- The Empowering Energy Water Agriculture (EEWA) program addresses the interlinkage between food, water, and energy in India, with the ultimate goal of achieving sustainable development of the marginalized communities

2) Clean Air Sustainable Cities (CASC)
- The Clean Air & Sustainable Cities(CASC) program promotes public participation, influences policy change, collaborates with the government bodies, fosters awareness among children, youth, and civil society to combat air pollution and climate change.

We have expanded our focus from farmer livelihood development in India by promoting renewable energy solutions, organic farming practices and farmer producer organizations using regenerative agriculture promotion, to upskilling and capacity building, empirical research, policy advocacy and dissemination of information.

Watch our Story - 15 Years of Impact and Innovation () and view our latest annual report ()

**Responsibilities**
- Conduct project administration duties including the coordination of events, event planning, participant invites and registrations, materials preparation, materials distribution and all tracking of event details.
- Maintain records of all documents and correspondence related to projects.
- Track and monitor project activities.
- Produce, review and distribute reports.
- Support Project Manager to deliver on time & on budget.
- Act as a point of contact for clients, as required.
- Gather and analyze information to support project l development and project implementation
- Partnership Management - Develop and manage partnerships with NGO, government agencies bodies etc.
- Working on planning, plantation, an organic certification documentation and support inspection
- Visiting the project area and monitoring organic practices.

**Qualifications & Skills**
- B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Agriculture.
- B.Sc / M.Sc. in Horticulture (Preferred in Vegetable Science).
- Strong communication skills. & Coordination Skills
- Organizational skills, including an ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Reporting skills
- Good Monitoring and Evaluation skills
- Accountability Skills
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Flexible, highly motivated self-starter.
- Fluency in written and spoken English & local language
- Knowledge of Organic farming practices.

Open to travel.

Experience
- 2 +yrs of experience.

CTC-: Up to 2.5 Lacs

(Compensation package will be in line with qualification, experience and last salary drawn)

**Salary**: ₹250,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

- Kolkata, West Bengal: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person