AFARM is Hiring Experienced Development Professionals
About AFARM
Action for Agricultural Renewal in Maharashtra (AFARM) is a one of the oldest network of NGOs in Maharashtra with ever expanding membership. AFARM is acting as a platform for NGOs to promote Sustainable and Equitable Development. To that effect, AFARM provides techno-managerial support to these NGOs and therefore, seeks its footprints through these network organizations. As a resource organization, AFARM build the capacity grass root NGOs & other organizations through Action Research, Field Level Implementation Support and Consultancy Efforts to expedite Effective Development of the Poor at grassroots and at policy level.
AFARMs development model is catered around, skill and capacity development, strengthening natural resources either by new interventions or strengthening of existing structures to improve productivity and sustainability of ecosystem and creating mechanisms at community level so it works holistically and it will work for social, economic and environmental sustainability.
AFARM are committed to tackling the key causes of rural poverty by rejuvenating ecosystems and building the community’s resilience to climate change by enhancing water availability, increasing land and agricultural productivity, diversifying livelihoods, empowering women and well-being of vulnerable rural communities.
About Vacancies
AFARM is looking for development professionals having working experience in Natural Resources Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Livestock based livelihoods. Details of the Job openings are as following.Details of the Job Openings in AFARM
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Job Title |
No Of Posts |
Location |
Key Qualification |
Job Profile |
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| Educational Qualification | Experience in Years | Sectorial Experience | |||||
| 1. | Assistant Director-Natural Resources Management | 1 | Pune | M.Tech (SWC)/ B.Tech (Agri.Engg.) | 7 | · Experience in management of NRM based projects. · Deep understanding & knowledge about the functioning & Management of NGO sector in Maharashtra. · Deep understanding of core issues in the area of soil water conservation, water resource development in India. · Experience in GIS & Remote sensing application will be required. · Candidates having experience in Research & Studies in NRM project will be preferred. |  |
| 2. | Sr. Manager – Knowledge Management | 1 | Pune | PG in Rural Management or Development Studies or related discipline. | 7 | · Knowledge Management & Learning Systems · Communication & Knowledge Dissemination · Data Management & Evidence Building · Capacity Building · Partnerships & Networking · Advocacy & External Communication · Policy & Organizational Development | |
| 3. | Business Development Officer | 1 | Pune / Nashik | MBA-Marketing /Agri. Business Management/PG-Diploma in Business Management | 5-7 | · Formal Business Plan Development (feasibility and viability assessment). · Establishing Forward and Backward Linkages. · Market Survey, Market Channel Development, Branding, and Promotion. · Training, Facilitation, and providing Business Development Services (BDS). | |
| 4. | Livestock Officer | 4 | Tuljapur-Dharashiv & Chikhaldara-Amravati | B.V.Sc. / Dip. In Dairy & Animal Husbandry | 3-5 | · Experience in planning & implementation of Animal Husbandry based Livelihood’s initiatives for the poor rural households. · The candidates having experiences of providing veterinary services to dairy, goatry & poultry animal will be given preference. | |
*Annual Compensation will be commensurate with qualification, skills and experience as per the sector norms.
Required Skills & Competencies: applicable to all the above posts.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills in Marathi, English & Hindi (oral & written).
● A basic understanding of agro ecology, development discourse and Indian agriculture.
● Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness to respond to them.
● High openness to learning and ability to build and sustain relationships with multiple stakeholders & partners across public and private spaces.
● Strong ability to create outstanding presentations, work with Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and varied data sets
● Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties.
● Leadership qualities, managerial abilities, excellent organizational skills.
● Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, set priorities, and fulfill responsibilities on time.
● Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally;
● Willingness to travel as required.
How to Apply: Interested candidates with suitability for the post may apply through scan QR Code OR email to career@afarm.org
Application Deadline - 15th November 2025.
To know more about us, do visit us at: www.afarm.org