Qualification in Details:

1. Essential: A minimum of Bachelors in the Social Sciences preferably in Economics, Public Policy, Governance, social science or rural management related discipline. 
 
2. Desirable: Minimum master’s Degree in social sciences preferably in Economics, Public Policy, Governance, social science or rural management related discipline with relevant professional qualification and necessary knowledge to undertake the assignment.  BSc Agriculture background preferred
 
3. Experience: 
 a. Minimum 8 years of working experience in large implementation project, donor assisted projects or development agencies with focus on project management, institutional development and capacity building of non-profit organisation; partnership development and management with private sector and government institutions and development sector public sector institutions. 
b. Experience in managing agriculture and convergence sector-based livelihood project will be preferred
c. Experience in managing dairy/ poultry/ goat rearing/ bee keeping/ warli art activities/ skills-based livelihood project will be preferred. 
 
4. Knowledge and Skills: 
 a. Working knowledge and skills in IT (MS office) is a prerequisite for the assignment. Preference will be given to the candidate possessing high quality of professional excellence in result-based project management. Being part of a dynamic team, he/ she must be able to perform effectively as a good team member and equally capable to undertake independent assignments.
 b. Basic understanding of technical requirement of agriculture/dairy/poultry/goat rearing/ bee keeping/ warli art activities will be an additional advantage.
 c. Extensive knowledge of convergence and knowledge of functioning of government systems related to tribal and rural development.