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Program Lead – Sustainable Agriculture
Organization: SwitchON Foundation
Apply By: 20 Jun 2025
Location: Kolkata(West Bengal)
- Designation: Program Lead – Sustainable Agriculture
- Organization: SwitchON Foundation
- Location: Kolkata (with extensive travel across India)
- Work Experience: Minimum 6-8 years in sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient farming, or rural development
- Language Proficiency: Hindi, English, and Bengali
About SwitchON Foundation
SwitchON Foundation (www.switchon.org.in) is a leading non-profit organization established in 2008. We work across the domains of Sustainable Agriculture & Livelihoods, Renewable Energy Access, and Environment & Climate Change. Our organization is known for its
innovative programs, social enterprises, and scalable impact. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace, with strong representation of women in leadership. Our 175+ member team operates across 10 states, working to bring meaningful change through behaviour change and policy advocacy.
Position Summary
The Program Lead – Sustainable Agriculture will lead and manage the planning, execution, and scaling of SwitchON’s sustainable agriculture programs across multiple regions in India. This role is critical in building resilient agricultural systems, promoting regenerative and climate-resilient practices, and enhancing farmer livelihoods.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management & Implementation
- Lead the design, execution, and scaling of sustainable agriculture and allied livelihood programs.
- Ensure timely delivery of project outcomes aligned with organizational strategy and donor commitments.
- Develop region-specific approaches for ecological agriculture and climate-resilient farming.
- Lead the planning and implementation of field trials for Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) practices.
Team Leadership
- Manage and mentor a team of 10–15 field and technical professionals.
- Foster a high-performance, impact-driven team culture.
- Organize training, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives for staff, farmers, and partners.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, donors, CSR partners, and grassroots organizations.
- Represent SwitchON in key national/regional forums, consortia, and development partnerships.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align CRA initiatives with government schemes and local needs.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Develop and oversee robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Analyze program data to drive decision-making and adaptive management.
- Document outcomes, learnings, and best practices in CRA and regenerative agriculture.
- Ensure timely, high-quality donor reporting and compliance.
Innovation & Knowledge Sharing
- Promote sustainable, organic, and regenerative farming models through pilots and scalable innovations.
- Encourage peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange between farmers and field teams.
- Drive knowledge dissemination for CRA through case studies, manuals, and community education tools.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Education: Master’s in Agriculture / Agronomy
Experience:
- Minimum 6-8 years in agriculture, climate adaptation, or rural development project management.
- Demonstrated leadership in NGOs or the development sector.
- Hands-on experience working with farming communities, FPOs, or government programs (e.g., NRLM, PKVY).
Skills:
- Strong program design and project management capabilities.
- Proficiency in donor engagement, proposal development, and reporting.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Fluency in Hindi, English, and preferably Bengali.
- Knowledge of climate-resilient agricultural practices and ecological farming models.
Reporting Structure
Reports To: Executive Director
Team Size: 10–15 technical and field professionals
Travel Requirements
Extensive travel across Eastern India for field implementation, team supervision, and stakeholder coordination.
Compensation Annual CTC: ₹8 Lakhs
(Compensation will be aligned with experience, qualifications, and current salary.)
Application Process
Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and Cover Letter to: apply@switchon.org.in
Subject Line: Application – Program Lead – Sustainable Agriculture
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