Program Officer/Senior Program Officer

• Collaborate with SCSTE, Meghalaya, Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and state institutions to deploy AI-enabled agricultural solutions.
  
• Provide technical and operational support for pilot projects across selected districts and agro-climatic zones.
  
• Coordinate regularly with state, district, and block officials to ensure smooth project execution, monitoring, and reporting.
  
• Coordinate with ICAR, KVKs, and agricultural universities to validate crop advisories and AI models.
  
• Support developing state-specific AI knowledge based on local crops, farming practices, pest management, and climate resilience.
  
• Engage with government departments, research bodies, FPOs, NGOs, and extension workers to promote AI advisory adoption.
  
• Organize Training of Trainers (ToT), capacity-building workshops, and field demonstrations for stakeholders and farmers.
  
• Provide on-field support, monitor AI solution performance, troubleshoot challenges, and collect user feedback.
  
• Align with internal technical teams, consultants, and external partners to achieve project milestones.
  
• Assist in integrating AI solutions with departmental databases, weather systems, and digital extension platforms.​
  
• Willingness to travel within the state or nationally, as required.
  
• Document project outcomes, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  

Requirements

• Master's degree in Agriculture, Entomolgy, Agri-Business, or related disciplines.
  
• 2–6 years of agri-sector experience, preferably with government, research institutes, NGOs, or development organizations.
  
• Experience implementing digital agriculture, AgTech, AI/ML advisory systems, or ICT-based extensions.
  
• Deep understanding of Meghalaya's farming systems, hill agriculture, agro-climatic conditions, and major crops.
  
• Experience collaborating with government stakeholders, KVKs, ICAR, FPOs, or community organizations.
  
• Knowledge of agricultural extension, crop production, pest management, and climate-smart agriculture.
  
• Familiarity with mobile advisories, data collection apps, GIS solutions, or AI decision systems.
  
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, communication, training, documentation, and coordination.
  
• Ability to work independently in the field and travel extensively across Meghalaya.
  
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Khasi, Garo, or local languages preferred.
  

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, OPD Coverage, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance.
  
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Annual Health Check-Ups, Onsite Medical Centers, Emergency Support System.
  
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Travel Reimbursement for Expectant Mothers during Last Trimester, Paternity Benefit, Day Care Support Program
  
• Mobility Benefits - Travel Policy, Relocation and Deputation benefits,
  
• Statutory Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment
  
• Other Benefits – Unlimited Leave Policy, Professional Development Policy, Referral Bonuses, Internet and Telephone Allowance.