Krushi Vikas Va Gramin Prashikshan Sanstha (KVGPS) – Buldana, Maharashtra
Organization Profile:
Krushi Vikas Va Gramin Prashikshan Sanstha was established in 1991 for achieving the goal of
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development. It has emerged as a regional and national
development organization, working in areas of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, aimed at the
betterment of rural, semi-rural, and diversifying urban communities that depend on agricultural
and nonfarm-based activities for their livelihood and progress. KVGPS has been serving small
farmers, unorganized rural farm and non-farm laborers, artisans, traditional communities, women,
youth, elders and similar rural communities for more than 27 years in diverse sectors such as
Natural Resource Management, Women Empowerment, Animal Husbandry, Sustainable
Agriculture, Climate Smart Village Program, Sanitation and National Digital Literacy Mission.
Job Description:
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of
projects
Ensure that all assignments are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
and ensuring methodical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate
verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/community
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Meet with community, funding party and senior management to take detailed briefs and
clarify specific requirements of each project
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and
experience levels
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and
long-term goals
Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with staff members
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
Requisite Skills and Aptitude:
Three+ years of experience
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, Marathi and Hindi.
Leadership Skills: You will have to keep your employees motivated, resolve conflicts and
make hard decisions for your employees.
Time Management: You will be working with employees, customers and management, often
spinning multiple plates at once.
Analytical Skills: You will also need analytical skills to be able to solve problems that may
come up during a typical work day. You will be analyzing data and making decisions that
affect the project on a regular basis.
An ability to work with under pressured deadlines, meet targets and maintain professional
disposition while addressing multiple dealings and demands.
