Specialist – Farm-Based, Non-Farm Livelihoods & Climate-Smart Agriculture

Position:

Specialist – Farm-Based, Non-Farm Livelihoods & Climate-Smart Agriculture

Reporting To:

Director – Programs / CEO, ARCH Foundation

Project Location:

Vadodara, Gujarat

About the Organization:

ARCH (Advanced Resource Centre for Humanitarian) Development Foundation is a non-profit organization (registered as Section 8) located in Vadodara working towards development activities mainly focused on education, women empowerment, skill and livelihood and financial literacy to name a few. We are working in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. For further information, kindly visit our website- www.archfoundation.in

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement climate-smart agricultural practices including soil health management, integrated pest control, water-efficient irrigation, drought-resilient crop cycles, and agri-waste utilization.

Develop and promote scalable models of farm-based livelihoods, such as organic farming, kitchen gardens, livestock rearing, mango grafting, and vermicomposting.

Guide and monitor non-farm income-generating activities including technical and non-techincial skill building program, and home-based enterprises.

Build capacity of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and community-based organizations on production planning, post-harvest handling, quality control, pricing, and branding.

Facilitate market linkages, value chain integration, and enterprise incubation for rural producers.

Align project strategies with government programs and schemes (e.g., DAY-NRLM, PMKSY, NABARD initiatives, climate adaptation missions).

Collaborate with local governance bodies to ensure convergence, resource mobilization, and long-term sustainability of livelihood interventions.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Demonstrated expertise in climate-smart agriculture or ecosystem-based adaptation is highly desirable.

Experience in working with women-led enterprises, FPOs, or producer groups is an advantage.

Familiarity with CSR project frameworks, sustainability metrics, and SDG alignment.

Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills; ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Qualification:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Agricultural Sciences, Rural Management, Natural Resource Management, or related disciplines

Experience:

5–10 years of progressive experience in farm and non-farm livelihood promotion, preferably with rural and tribal communities

Position Availability:

Immediate

Application Process:

Interested candidates can apply with their updated CV at hiring@archfoundation.in with subject line as “Specialist – Farm-Based, Non-Farm Livelihoods & Climate-Smart Agriculture”