Development Trainee

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India (AKRSP India) is a non-denominational, non-political, non-government organization. AKRSP India was established in 1983 and it seeks to contribute to rural poverty reduction through community involvement and empowerment that leads to efficient management and an improved environment.

L ocation : Programme field location (rural) across:

• •Gujarat: Dangs, Narmada, Surendranagar, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Devbhumi Dwarka, etc.
• •Madhya Pradesh: Khandwa, Burhanpur, Khargone, Barwani, etc.
• •Bihar : Muzffarpur, Sitamarhi etc.
• •Maharashtra : Pimpalner

PHASE 1: DEVELOPMENT TRAINEE (First 6 months)

During the first six months, the Development Trainee will focus on learning and orientation through structured training and guided field exposure. The trainee will participate in all induction and capacity-building sessions under the Aarambh Programme and develop an understanding of AKRSP India’s mission, values, policies, and programmes. The role involves community immersion through village stay and visits, household interactions, and participatory exercises to understand local contexts and development needs. Trainees will learn and support the use of participatory tools such as PRA, FGDs, and mapping exercises under guidance. They will gain exposure to key areas including agriculture, livelihoods, governance, water, health, and climate change. The trainee will assist field teams in routine activities, documentation, basic data collection, and record maintenance. Regular reflection, reporting, and learning documentation will be an integral part of the role. Performance during this phase will be assessed based on learning orientation, field engagement, ethical conduct, teamwork, and readiness for transition to the Development Organiser role.

PHASE 2: DEVELOPMENT ORGANISER (AFTER ABSORPTION)

Key Responsibilities:

• •Develop an understanding of the social and economic status of village communities and target groups
• •Understand agro-climatic zones and village-level natural resources such as agriculture, livestock, water, and forests
• •Conduct participatory exercises (PRA, need assessments) for different community groups including women, youth, farmers, and landless households
• •Facilitate and strengthen community institutions and collectives
• •Support execution of development interventions, including in:
• •Natural farming
• •Horticulture and vegetable gardening
• •Forestry and plantation activities
• •Implement agri-allied interventions such as sericulture and beekeeping
• •Support high-tech agricultural interventions including greenhouse and polyhouse cultivation
• •Develop model crop demonstration plots and organise farmer trainings on improved natural farming practices
• •Implement programmes and projects as per approved implementation strategies
• •Prepare training materials and IEC (Information, Education and Communication) resources for community capacity building
• •Undertake documentation including case studies, photo and video documentation, MIS updates, household-level and Village Institutions/CBO-level records
• •Assist the team in preparation of progress reports, project reports, and other documentation
• •Perform day-to-day team functions and contribute to effective teamwork
• •Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech / Civil Engineer / Agri Engineer / B.sc Agri. / MBA – Agri Business

Experience: 0 to 2 years of experience. Freshers can also apply

Required Skills & Competencies:

• •Good communication and interpersonal skills
• •Strong interest in working with rural communities
• •Basic understanding of planning, design, and execution of development interventions
• •Basic knowledge of data handling and report writing
• •Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Some of the other key benefits:

• •Opportunity to work with a renowned NGO.
• •On-site and off-site training opportunities.
• •5-day work week.
• •Comprehensive medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• •Maternity and paternity leave as per organizational policy.
• •15 General Leaves and 16.5 earned leaves annually (earned leaves can be encashed if not utilized).
• •10 declared public holidays and 3 optional holidays.

We strongly encourage women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and specially abled candidates to apply

Apply Now: Please submit your application at the earliest through our https://aga.keka.com/careers/

Please note that we will begin the search immediately, and if a suitable candidate is found, we will close the application process!