Job Description
Position Requirements Masters degree or minimum 16 years of education in Rural Development, Agriculture, NTFP, Social Sciences, or related field
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and government liaison
Proven experience in leading and managing teams
Experience in agriculture and allied activities value chains
Strong leadership and team management capability
Strategic planning and execution skills
Skills in developing vale chains around agriculture and allied commodities
Excellent community engagement and facilitation ability
Stakeholders liasoning and convergence
Ability to troubleshoot complex field challenges and drive solutions
Fluency in Telugu (mandatory); working knowledge of Hindi and/or English
Willingness to work extensively in rural and remote locations
Job Description
The Assistant Program Lead will provide strong field leadership for agriculture allied activities and NTFP-based livelihood interventions in Amrabad
The role requires strategic planning, intensive team leadership, stakeholder management, community engagement, and strong execution capability to ensure high-quality project delivery
Key responsibilities include the following Lead end-to-end implementation of agriculture allied activities and NTFP interventions at field level
Develop and refine field-level strategies aligned with project goals
Lead, mentor, and strengthen field teams; build their technical and managerial capacities
Support teams in resolving field-level challenges and removing bottlenecks
Drive intensive community engagement processes with rural communities and local institutions
Establish and manage stakeholder relationships, including liaison with government departments and local administration
Oversee data collection, data processing, monitoring, and evaluation processes
Ensure timely reporting, compliance, and achievement of project milestones
Ensure that S M Sehgal Foundations vision, mission, values, culture, policies, and procedures are adhered to
Undertake any other responsibility assigned by management as per organizational requirements