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**Job Description: Agronomist**

**Organisation Type**: NGO (Farmer Development Initiative)
**Location**: Bidar District, Karnataka

**Job Type**: Full-time

**About the Role**

We are seeking a qualified **Agronomist** who can advise on setting up and running a Farmer Development Organisation (FDO) in Bidar. The role will also involve guiding farmers on modern agronomic practices and ensuring the effective implementation of agriculture schemes and development programs.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Advise on establishing, structuring, and managing the Farmer Development Organisation (FDO).
- Provide expertise on crop planning, soil health, water management, and sustainable farming methods.
- Support farmers in adopting best practices to enhance productivity and income.
- Facilitate awareness, enrolment, and implementation of relevant state and central government agriculture schemes.
- Conduct farmer trainings, workshops, and field demonstrations.
- Build partnerships with government departments, NGOs, and stakeholders to strengthen farmer support systems.
- Monitor program outcomes, maintain documentation, and prepare reports for donors and government bodies.
- Travel extensively across Bidar district to engage with farmer groups.

**Qualifications & Skills**
- Master’s degree in Agronomy / Agricultural Science (Bachelor’s with relevant experience may be considered).
- 3-5 years of experience in agricultural extension, NGO work, or farmer development programs.
- Strong knowledge of cropping patterns, soil conditions, and farming systems in Karnataka, especially Bidar region.
- Familiarity with government agriculture schemes and their implementation.
- Proficiency in Kannada and English (local dialect preferred).
- Strong communication, facilitation, and community engagement skills.

**Preferred Experience**
- Experience in setting up or managing Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) or similar farmer collectives.
- NGO/development sector background with experience in donor reporting and program management.

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience in FPO ?
- Do you have experience in NGO ?

Work Location: In person