COWBERRY is looking for an experienced and result-oriented State Coordinator – Natural Farming Project to oversee and manage natural farming operations across six districts of Gujarat. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in agriculture, natural farming practices, farmer engagement, field operations, data management, and team coordination.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating district-level activities, managing farmers and field teams, monitoring project progress, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and driving the effective implementation of natural farming initiatives across all assigned districts.

Key Responsibilities

1. State-Level Project Management

- Oversee and coordinate natural farming project activities across six assigned districts.
- Develop implementation plans, monitor progress, and ensure timely achievement of project targets.
- Coordinate with district coordinators, block coordinators, field executives, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure smooth execution of field activities in line with organizational goals and project requirements.

2. Agriculture & Natural Farming Operations

- Demonstrate practical, hands-on knowledge of agriculture, natural farming, organic farming practices, and sustainable agricultural methods.
- Guide field teams and farmers on natural farming techniques, adoption practices, and implementation processes.
- Monitor farming activities, farmer adoption rates, and progress at the field level.
- Identify field-level challenges and implement practical solutions in coordination with relevant teams.

3. Farmer Management & Engagement





- Manage and monitor farmer networks across all six districts.
- Ensure accurate farmer registration, documentation, profiling, and database maintenance.
- Conduct regular field visits to assess farmer engagement, farming practices, and project progress.
- Build strong relationships with farmers, farmer groups, FPOs, and other agriculture-related stakeholders.
- Address farmer concerns and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.

4. Team Management & Coordination

- Lead, guide, and monitor the performance of the entire project team across the assigned districts.
- Allocate responsibilities, define priorities, and track individual and district-level performance.
- Conduct regular review meetings with district and field teams.
- Ensure accountability, discipline, effective communication, and timely execution of assigned activities.
- Identify training requirements and support the capacity building of field personnel.

5. Data Management & Reporting

- Manage and consolidate project data from all six districts, including farmer details, registrations, field visits, farming activities, and progress reports.
- Ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timely submission.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and project performance updates.
- Track district-wise targets,



achievements, farmer coverage, and team productivity.
- Analyse data to identify gaps, monitor performance, and support data-driven decision-making.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation & Compliance

- Conduct regular field visits across assigned districts to verify ground-level implementation and reported data.
- Monitor project KPIs, milestones, and operational deliverables.
- Ensure adherence to project guidelines, documentation standards, and reporting protocols.
- Identify implementation gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide regular updates on project performance, risks, challenges, and achievements to management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in agriculture, natural farming, organic farming, rural development, or agricultural project management.
- Proven hands-on experience in agricultural field operations and farmer engagement.
- Experience managing multi-district projects, field teams, and large farmer databases will be preferred.
- Robust understanding of natural farming practices, agricultural operations, and rural field-level challenges.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, MIS reporting, and data management tools.
- Gujarati communication skills are essential; Hindi and English proficiency will be an added advantage.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the six assigned districts.

Pay: ₹21,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 State Coordinator (Surat)
🏢 Cowberry Industries
📍 Surat