1. Establishing and promoting a certified organic cotton production system in the project area
2. Building rapport in 10-15 villages for agriculture organic production
3. Collecting data of 500-800 farmers for certification (organic/fair trade)
4. Building understanding of agricultural standards for organic cotton fair trade certification
5. Strengthening and building the capacity of village-level institutions (village-level collection centers, producer groups, etc.) in 10-15 villages
6. Supporting and facilitating in the procurement of organic (lint) cotton and linking it with the supply chain
Skill(s) required
English Proficiency (Written)Google WorkspaceMS-OfficeMS-Word
3. Language proficiency requirements: Being able to read, write and speak English/Hindi
Perks
Certificate Letter of recommendation Flexible work hours Informal dress code Job offer
Additional information
1. Scope and geographical coverage of the project: Sausar, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh.
2. Candidates have to go to the field daily and deal with rural communities for taking the survey.
3. Candidate studying 'development' are encouraged.
Number of openings
3
About SRIJAN (Self Reliant Initiatives Through Joint Action)
SRIJAN (Self Reliant Initiatives through Joint Action) is a not-for-profit organization, registered, as a public charitable trust with the aim to promote strong self-reliant village organizations, partnerships, and enterprises to enhance people's access to natural resources and their capacity to manage them sustainably. We provide an unparalleled opportunity to professionals with the drive and commitment to make a difference in the lives of the underprivileged. We build the capacity of staff members through in-service training, exposure visits, and sponsorship of international programs by reaching out to villages in fourteen districts in four states, namely Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. SRIJAN is engaged in reducing rural poverty and improving water sustainability. Interventions include rehabilitating tanks, watershed management, introducing water-saving technologies such as drip and sprinklers, the introduction of new livestock breeds and crop varieties.
