CIFOR-ICRAF
Trees Outside Forest (TOF) Hub is a one-stop source for information and awareness on agroforestry systems. ToF Hub is envisaged as a facilitation center that will provide relevant information and extension support to farmers/stakeholders in ToF Domains like Prevailing and Possible Agroforestry Models, Facilitating QPM sourcing for farmers, and technical guidance/awareness for Agroforestry operations, etc.
The position is responsible for supporting the State team in the implementation of the Tress Outside Forest in India (TOFI) work plan in the given area /state.
Duties and responsibilities
- Coordinating and executing
awareness camps, training sessions, and group discussions for the Tree
Plantation Program. - Conducting field surveys, soil
sampling, and geo-tagging, ensuring comprehensive data collection aligned with
program objectives. - Overseeing the entire tree
planting process, including supervision of planting, aftercare, and
coordination of necessary resources for effective implementation. - Preparing detailed reports
summarizing program activities, outcomes, and challenges encountered. - Assisting State teams in farmer
contact, mobilization efforts, and community engagement. - Demonstrating proficiency in
handling TOF-related machinery and products. - Undertaking any additional tasks
or responsibilities assigned by the State Coordinator to contribute to the
program's overall success.
Education, knowledge and experience
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in community-level field operations, farmer training, and data collection. An experienced person who can work closely with farmers, organizing village/block level meetings, training, and other Trees Outside Forests (TOF) related activities.
• Education: +2/ Graduate in a science subject (preferably biological sciences), Diploma in Agriculture and allied sciences.
• Others: Knowledge of basic computer applications and a valid Two-wheeler driving license is mandatory.
Terms and conditions
• This is a consultancy position.
• The initial consultancy contract will be for 11 months, which is renewable upon satisfactorily performance.
• Work location: Rayagada, Nabarangpur and Koraput district of Odisha, India
• Number of Positions: 4
To apply, please visit our career site at:
To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
CIFOR-ICRAF reserves the right to modify the number of positions, location, or cancel the hiring as necessary.
CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.