Job Summary:

Launched by TechnoServe in August 2026, this four-year programme aims to promote certified organic guar production among rainfed guar-growing farmers in Bikaner district. The programme will engage 4,000 farmers and aims to improve guar productivity through the adoption of organic farming practices aligned with NPOP (National Programme for Organic Production) and NOP (National Organic Program) certification standards.

The intervention focuses on three key components:

1. Build the capacity of 4,000 farmers on organic guar production practices, including proper documentation and record-keeping of farming activities.
2. Demonstrate positive organic agricultural practices and support farmers in adopting these practices across their guar production systems and scale the interventions as per project design .

Facilitate the certification of guar production in accordance with NPOP and NOP standards, enabling farmers to access certified organic markets and potentially improve the market value of their guar crop.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:





The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating training and capacity building on certified Organic Guar cultivation practices for registered farmers in the program. Specific responsibilities include:
- Lead and oversee the overall implementation of the Organic Guar Program in the designated project area, ensuring effective planning, coordination, quality delivery, stakeholder engagement, and timely achievement of program objectives and certification requirements.
- Build the capacity of Field Extension Officers (FEOs) on rain-fed organic Guar agronomy and sustainable crop production practices.
- Support the development, review, and periodic revision of training modules, lesson plans, and learning materials on certified organic Guar agronomy.
- Plan and schedule farmer training and Training of Trainers (ToT) programs in alignment with the rain-fed Guar production cycle, and provide technical training and guidance

📌 Senior Associate (Bikaner)
🏢 TechnoServe
📍 Bikaner