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Description:
ABT Society is seeking to recruit young professionals for exciting career opportunities in rural development in Tamilnadu.
Project:
The ABT Society (ABTS) is the ‘community development’ wing of Sakthi Group of Companies which aims at improving the socio-economic status of the farmers through various welfare activities and offer them livelihood opportunities both on and off farm across the different districts of Tamilnadu.
Responsibilities:
- Grass-root institution building - formation of groups among the milk producers esp. women/small and marginal farmers and landless agricultural labourers
- Create sustainable economic opportunities in dairying and allied activities amongst the farming community.
- Capacity building/training of Group members/linking with institutions - Developing training modules
- Micro credit linkages for IGAs - Educating towards positive credit history - ensuring proper repayment of loans
- Setting up model income generation units- on-farm, off-farm and non-farm livelihood activities
- Mobilizing resources and interfacing with government departments and other stakeholders for the holistic development of the rural communities.
- Thematic clustering of the farmers
- Maintenance of MIS – Groups/ farmers
- Convergence of Government schemes
- Promote extension activities
- Undertake surveys and studies as and when assigned
Qualification:
Graduates or Post Graduates in social sciences/rural management/agricultural science.
Experience & Skills required:
3-7 years of working experience in grass-root institution building, capacity building and setting up income generation units is preferred. Since the nature of assignment involves interaction with farmers and milk producers, fluency in Tamil is a must. This position requires stay in and around the place of work.
Remuneration:
Will commensurate with the qualification and experience & will not be constraint for deserving candidate.
Last Date for Application: Interested candidates may apply by December 31, 2011 to the below mentioned address.
Contact details:
The Asst. General Manager – HR & Admin,
ABT Industries,
62, Dr. Nanjappa Road,
Coimbatore- 641 018
email: : abtsociety@abtfoods.com
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