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ACCESS Development Services is a national livelihoods promotion organization with a focus on incubating innovations and developing sustainable models for livelihoods promotion of the poor. To this end, ACCESS is structured uniquely to work at all levels of the value chain implementing programmes on the ground (Tier I), working with Civil Society Organizations, Government Departments, Corporate sector, and Multilateral / Bilateral Agencies (Tier II) as also undertaking national initiatives to influence and support policy initiatives and strengthening the enabling environment (Tier III). ACCESS, with its head office in Current Delhi has a pan-India presence having state offices in 9 states and 26 project offices.

Project Summary:
ACCESS Development Services is currently implementing numerous programs in Agri-value chain development, climate resilient agriculture, carbon farming and FPOs; Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana and West Bengal in collaboration with various Public Sector, Philanthropic and CSR agencies. All programs are being managed by respective Team Leaders at State or program level.

In this regard we are inviting applications from self-driven professionals who will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple Field Officers (FOs) to ensure the successful execution of the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method and crop input sales. The PC plays a crucial leadership role in setting targets, tracking performance, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring smooth field operations.



The ideal candidate will have strong experience in agricultural field operations, sales management, and team leadership.

Responsibilities:
1. Leadership Team Management

- Supervise and support 4-5 Field Officers (FOs), ensuring they effectively manage their LRP teams.
- Set performance targets for FOs and monitor their execution of AWD implementation and sales goals.
- Conduct regular field visits to assess FO and LRP performance and provide hands-on guidance.
- Organize training programs to improve the technical knowledge and sales capabilities of FOs and LRPs.

2. AWD Implementation Farmer Adoption

- Ensure that FOs are effectively driving AWD adoption among farmers through their LRP teams.
- Monitor the quality of AWD installations and oversee the collection of Drydown evidence.
- Troubleshoot issues faced by FOs and LRPs in AWD adoption and provide strategic solutions.

3. Sales Management Business Development

- Drive sales targets for crop input products like pesticides, herbicides, etc through FOs and LRPs.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to increase farmer adoption of crop amendments.
- Organize village awareness meetings and farmer focus group meetings to promote sales.

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Performance Monitoring Reporting

- Track and analyze key performance metrics for FOs and LRPs, ensuring targets are met.
- Ensure accurate data collection and submission by FOs and LRPs regarding AWD adoption and product sales.
- Provide weekly reports and insights to the Project Manager on field progress, challenges, and opportunities.

5. Problem-Solving Conflict Resolution

- Act as the escalation point for operational challenges faced by FOs and LRPs in the field.
- Develop solutions for farmer objections, AWD implementation challenges, and sales hurdles.

Skills and Competencies:

1. 3-8 years of relevant work experience as mentioned above.
2. Team management, day to day operation management
3. Understanding of agriculture and experience in farmer interactions
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively.
5. Travelling to production sites and market venues
6. Must be proficient in Computers (internet, word and excel)

Education Qualification:

Graduation is mandatory and degree in agriculture or related fields are highly preferred.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is commensurate to industry standards and will be determined based upon experience set of the candidate and the HR policies of the organization.

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📌 Project Coordinator - Mitti Labs (Andhra Pradesh)
🏢 ACCESS Development Services
📍 Andhra Pradesh