Company Description ChildFund India is a child-focused development organization that supports children across diverse ages and geographies, recognizing that their needs change over time. The organization works to ensure that children grow up healthy, educated, skilled, protected, and climate-aware so they can achieve key developmental milestones. ChildFund India integrates health, education, child protection, youth skilling, and sustainability into a comprehensive, needs-based programmatic approach.

Its work is grounded in community engagement and long-term partnerships that aim to improve overall child and youth well-being.

Role Description This is a full time, on-site Consultant–Agroforestry Expert role based in Dindigul.

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Nadu. The Consultant–Agroforestry Expert will design and implement agroforestry models suited to local ecological conditions and community needs, focusing on climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods. Day-to-day tasks include conducting field assessments, advising on species selection and farm layout, and providing technical guidance to project teams and community members. The role involves developing training materials and delivering capacity-building sessions for farmers and youth on agroforestry practices, soil health, and water management.



The consultant will also monitor project outcomes, document lessons learned, and support reporting and proposal development related to sustainable agriculture and climate-aware programming.

Qualifications

- Strong expertise in agroforestry systems, sustainable agriculture, and climate-resilient farming practices.
- Applied experience in land use planning, soil and water conservation, and biodiversity-friendly farm management.
- Demonstrated skills in field research, data collection, and analysis related to agriculture and rural livelihoods.
- Ability to design and deliver training, workshops, and extension support for farmers, youth, and community groups.
- Experience working with NGOs or development agencies on community-based or child-centered livelihood projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and practical guidelines.
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Agroforestry, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local stakeholders, and to work on-site in rural and peri-urban areas.

📌 Consultant-Agroforestry Expert (Dindigul)
🏢 ChildFund India
📍 Dindigul