Young Professionals (Mission Shakti - Coordination Support Unit)

Project:
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Coordination Support Unit under Mission Shakti Department (MS-CSU) for Handholding Mission Shakti SHGs involved in Millet Food Based & Processing Enterprises under “Shree Anna Abhiyan ”

Locations:
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Any District in Odisha

Reporting to State Level:
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Project Manager/Regional Coordinator

District Level:
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CDAO-Cum-PD ATMA/ DSWO of Concerned Districts

Period of Contract:
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The contract will be for a period of 2 years after an initial probation period of 6 months, and can be extended subject to satisfactory performance and project period extension.

Salary:
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Rs 35,000 to 40,000 per month as CTO (Based on experience)

About Us:
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WASSAN (Watershed Support Services and Activities Network), Hyderabad is a network-based organization focusing on improving the quality of mainstream programs in natural resources management and livelihoods. It engages actively in policy advocacy initiatives at State and National level mainly related to rainfed areas. WASSAN has contributed substantially to development of watershed policies in various States and at the Government of India. WASSAN is also working with various partners in different States as part of RRA Network on rainfed agriculture related agenda.

WASSAN is partnering with the Government of Odisha to implement programs such as Shree Anna Abhiyan, Integrated Farming Systems, etc.

Job Description:
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1. Coordinate with WSHGs, NGOs, other CBOs, WASSAN team, and government officials of Agriculture and other line departments
2. Support WSHGs on millets and food based enterprise, processing enterprise, consumption, institution building and marketing.
3.Work towards developing linkages for market, financial, technical, etc.
4.Coordinate with different partners, collaborators, donors, to strengthen WSHGs
5.Ensure training, reviews, meeting, workshop organisation, program management, monitor project activities and regular handholding support to WSHGs.
6.Prepare reference/reading materials, modules/manuals/posters, IEC materials, videos, articles, etc.
7.Develop M&E plan including preparation of consolidated progress reports and regularly update all the MIS Database
8.Document business plans, DPRs, market plans, successful stories and disseminate through different channels and platforms etc. for the WSHGs
9.Regular field visits to different project locations and conduct regular monitoring/ review meetings with WSHGs and to ensure effective implementation.
10.Represent WASSAN in different forums/workshops/seminars/conferences related to WSHGs activities

Desired Candidate Profile:
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1.Candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree with Minimum 2 Year of work Experience or Master’s Degree in Agriculture or Rural Development/Management/ Development Studies or Social Work
2.Candidate’s age must not be more than 32 years.
3.Preference would be given to candidates having field experience in implementing or supervising & working with WSHGs. Experience of working on millets would be an advantage. Fresher’s may also apply for this position.
4.Candidate must be well versed with MS Office and Google web applications. Basic knowledge in budgeting and accounts will be an additional advantage.
5.Ability to work independently to achieve performance objectives and deliverables; &Work in a team and promote team spirit and culture
6.Candidate should have his/her own bike for commuting and possess a valid driving license.
7. Strong oral and written communication / negotiation skills in Odia (highly preferable), English, and Hindi.

How to Apply:
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Interested People may apply through the Google form: https://forms.gle/LspmyH34rvAUERN77

Last Date to Apply:
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17th December 2025

For any information or queries, please feel free to reach out to us at careersodisha@wassan.org

WASSAN believes in equal employment opportunity and strongly encourages women to apply.

WASSAN retains the right to withdraw the advertisement at any point in time without any further notice or explanation. For more information visit our Official website WASSAN (https://www.wassan.org).