Job highlights

- Facilitate formation and functioning of Task / Technical Support Groups (TSG) and Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC). .

Support Gram

Panchayat (GP)-level NRM planning and integration into local development plans. . Support BMCs in developing GP / village-level Green Landscape Management Plans,and ensure BMC composition norms (one-third women members

- Minimum Qualifications

Role Purpose

ICRISAT seeks applications from a agile and motivated professional for one vacancy of Consultant - District Support Officer - under the Transforming Agrifood System programme and the Socio-economics, Inclusion and Impact cluster. Facilitation of Task/Technical Support Groups (TSG), Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC), and Gram Panchayat-level planning is essential to embed NRM plans within local governance structures across the DNP landscape. The objective of the assignment is to facilitate community institution engagement and NRM planning at the Gram Panchayat level.

The work location is Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Key Responsibilities

- Facilitate formation and functioning of Task/Technical Support Groups (TSG) and Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC).

- Support Gram Panchayat (GP)-level NRM planning and integration into local development plans.

- Support BMCs in developing GP/village-level Green Landscape Management Plans, and ensure BMC composition norms (one-third women members; SC/ST representation where present).

- Support the Gram Panchayat Support Unit (GPSU),



including quarterly review of GP-level GLMP implementation, with CRPs providing secretarial assistance.

- Coordinate community-level prioritization of NRM works and livelihood interventions.

- Support monitoring of NRM plan implementation at village level.

- Provide the technical guidance outlined for the Community Institutions/Rural Livelihoods Expert under Outcome 2 of the Project Document.

- Liaise with the District Support Officer on field-level issues and community feedback.

Minimum Qualifications

- Masters degree in Rural Development, Social Work, Agriculture, or a related field.

- Minimum 5 years of community facilitation experience in NRM/livelihood programmes.

- Demonstrated experience facilitating community institutions (SHGs, BMCs, TSGs) and GP-level planning processes.

- Experience in Rajasthans rural governance context preferred.

- Participatory facilitation and community mobilization skills.

- Working knowledge of Panchayati Raj planning processes.

- Fluency in Hindi/Rajasthani.

Terms of Appointment

This is a contract role for 12 months (01 years). It may be renewed based on performance and the Institute s continuing need for the position.

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