www.chetnaorganic.org.in Chetna Organic Agriculture Producer Company Ltd Hyderabad : Quality Control & Certification Officer

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Chetna Organic Agriculture Producer Company Ltd (COAPCL) Hyderabad / Secunderabad : Quality Control & Certification Officer (Reporting to the CEO)
Website: http://www.chetnaorganic.org.in

Keywords: Job is based on Hyderabad and involves working in rainfed regions of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Western Orissa

Designation: Quality Control & Certification Officer (Reporting to the CEO)
Experience: 1 - 6 Years
Location: Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Compensation:
Chetna offers a good compensation package comparable to the best in the industry. Salary will commensurate with experience and skills. Selected candidate shall be expected to work from the CHETNA ORGANIC office at Barkatpura, Hyderabad.
Education:
UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization
PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization
Industry Type: NGO/Social Services
Functional Area: Production, Maintenance, Quality
Posted Date: 03 Jul 2009

Job Description:

Function:-

Organise and support Organic & Fair Trade Certification processes for project farmers

Core Responsibilities:-

1.) Oversee and manage all certification related issues/processes in Chetna field areas;
2.) Ensure smooth flow of communications between certification agencies and the operators in Chetna;
3.) Put in place quality certification systems and procedures in Chetna;

Specific Tasks: -

A) Training/capacity building

1.) Prepare training calendar, training curriculum and training plans for successful implementation of Internal Control System (ICS) in all the field operational areas/regions;
2.) Orient and train the staff on - ICS operational principles & guidelines, Organic and Fair Trade standards & practices and facilitate understanding of the same as articulated in the ICS manual;
3.) Train and support staff and cooperatives on proper utilization of Fair Trade premiums in an appropriate and transparent and undertake periodic tracking for the same;
B) Documentation & Information Support

1.) Collate quarterly summary reports, farmers’ lists and other documentation related to certification from different clusters;
2.) Ensure that total documentation structure is in place, incl. putting in place all necessary formats/templates, periodic updating and modification of certification documents, etc;
3.) Support external advisors and internal auditors through providing them with clear information on standards and ICS guidelines and market needs;

C) Field Support

1.) Scan and cross verify appropriate/adequate sample (forms, field ICS documents and farm diaries) and facilitate necessary corrective action, improvements and appropriate decision making (in consultation with the state level Coordinators);
2.) Undertake random field audits (based on risk assessment and internal inspection reports) for an appropriate sample size - in consultation with the state/cluster/district coordinators;
3.) Random checking of all the required and statutory documents relating to ICS/certification and giving feedback;
4.) Support state coordinator in planning, review and processing of ICS/certification documents and follow-up;
5.) Support field teams in identification of potential field based monitors for group certification);
D) Program Support

1.) Coordinate with external certification agencies for Organic and Fair Trade (FLO-cert and FLO-e.v) to organize and put in place necessary certification processes;
2.) Selection of appropriate external consultants and facilitate contracts;
3.) Provide clear inputs to program on issues related to admission of farmers, conversion status and compliance, non-compliance, corrective action and sanctions;
4.) Draft necessary documents, case studies and reports that may help to enable certification policies in favour of small farmers;
5.) Monitor child labour policy adopted by the Chetna groups;
6.) Any other tasks as may be assigned by the line manager to support program development;

Desired Candidate Profile:

Required Qualification:-

1.) University level education (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (Agriculture, Basic Sciences, etc.)
2.) Fluency in English (both verbal & written form)
3.) Ability to read, write and converse in Hindi and any other regional language (Telugu and /or Marathi and /or Oriya)
4.) Excellent communication skills, team player, flexible and proven ability of working in a multi-cultural environment;
5.) Excellent computer skills (use of MS Office and data analysis).
6.) Good analytical skills and ability to take clear and decisions;

7.) Motivation for working on sustainable/organic farming and farmer centred issues
Desirables:-
1.) Past experience of working in certification related issues/projects
2.) Familiar with one or more of the following certification schemes: Organic, Eurepgap, SA 8000, Fair Trade, ISO 9000 or equivalent
3.) Prior experience in social auditing and /or organic auditing.
4.) Understanding of the agricultural sector and agriculture trade policies

Application of exceptional candidates would be considered even if they do not meet all qualification criterion

Chetna is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates may apply before 18th July 2009, with a letter of interest to chetnaorganic@gmail.com and / or jobs@chetnaorganic.org.in.

Company Profile:
Chetna Organic is a well recognized/reputed and growing organic and fair trade cotton supply chain initiative (Farm-2-Fashion House). It aims to enhance livelihood options of smallholder farmers in the rain-fed regions of India by supporting them to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and providing them linkages with ethical markets, which also includes partnering with international/national retail chains, fashion labels, companies and brands.

COAPCL is the marketing arm of Chetna, which works towards collective marketing of cotton and food crops of Chetna’s member farmers and facilitating all necessary certification for realising such marketing activity. For more information on Chetna visit www.chetnaorganic.org.in.

Executive Name: Siddharth Tripathy

Address:
chetna organic
103 damyanti enclave, bus depot lane barkatpura
HYDERABAD,Andhra Pradesh,India 500026

Email Address: chetnaorganic@gmail.com,jobs@chetnaorganic.org.in

Telephone: 91-40-27566958

Reference ID:
CO-CPC/07/2009

Keywords: Job is based on Hyderabad and involves working in rainfed regions of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Western Orissa

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CUURRICULAM VITAE

JAMEEMA JILLAPEGU
Email : jameemaj AT gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:-
To secure a challenging position where I can effectively contribute my skills, knowledge and education with an opportunity for an upbeat career growth based on my merit and to promote the growth of the organization.
Years of Work Experience: 2 years 5 months

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Currently working at Directorate of Oil Palm Research (formerly National Research Centre for Oil Palm, Pedavegi., as a Training Associate since 26th May 2008, under the project “ISOPOM” funded scheme entitled “Strengthening of Training on Oil Palm Production”.
o Nature of work is that assisting to conduct the training programmes and involving in identifying training needs of farmers and officers and capacity building of professionals, (Agriculture/Horticulture officers, Scientist, Teachers of Agricultural Universities and Extension workers of Private Entrepreneurs) awareness campaigns, interface meets, field visits and farming community involved in oil palm development.
o Training programmes being conducted are Oil Palm production technology, Oil Palm Nursery Management, Plant protection in Oil Palm, Oil Palm Hybrid seed production and soil and leaf nutrient analysis for officers. Oil Palm cultivation, Oil Palm plant protection and water and nutrient for Oil Palm for farmers.
- I worked as Research Associate for a period of four months ( 1st February 2008 to May 2008) Under Command Area Development Agency (CADA) Project entitled Farmer Field School(FFS) demonstrations and capacity building activities to farmers at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rudrur, Nizamabad District.
- Nature of work was to conduct the Farmer Field School (FFS) demonstrations and capacity building activities to farmers under Nizamsagar project command area. Conducting 25 FFS demonstrations to 25 Water Use Association (WUA) villages on Integrated Crop Management in Rice (ICM). Regular visits to farmer’s fields, conducting group discussions, training programmes to farmers and WUA members based on gap identified in each village.
- I worked as a Technical Person in one year project under Central Sector Scheme on Preparation for Plant Variety Protection and DUS testing through ICAR-SAU system during 2nd March 2007 to 31st January 2008 at Directorate of Oil Seeds Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
- Nature work was raising of experimental crop in the field and recording of observations for quantitative and qualitative traits in the field and laboratory for varietal characterization and evaluation of different genotypes in castor, sunflower and safflower.
- In addition to this I have done a tissue culture work on nodal culture in Pongamia Pinnata at DOR, Rajendranagar.
- Worked in All India Co-ordinated Rice Improvement Programme during Kharif, 2004 at Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed University, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Nature work was raising of experimental paddy crop in field then identification of promising lines based on ideotype characteristics.

THESIS WORK
Title of M. Sc Dissertation: Studies on Genetic divergence for quality & grain yield in Basmati rice germ plasm.
Description: In my thesis study was undertaken to measure the forces of differentiation at intra and inter cluster levels and determine the relative contribution of each component trait to the total divergence. Thus it helps in the selection of genetically divergent parents for exploitation in hybridization programme. Main objects of my thesis are
1. Evaluation of nature and extent of Genetic Variability available in the basmati rice germplasm based on quantitative and quality characters.
2. Estimation of genetic parameters (PCV, GCV, Heritability and Genetic Advance).
3. Estimation of genetic distance among 34 genotypes of Basmati rice.
4. Selection of genetically divergent parents for hybridization programme.

Seminars / training programmes participated
- Participated in 8th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers Congress at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on Feb 2006.
- Presented a Scientific Research Paper on Induced Mutations for the Improvement of Yield and Quality Traits in Urd bean at Bioved Research and Communication Centre, Allahabad.
- Attended a one week training programme during 27th June to 3rd July 2008 on “Oil Palm Production Technology” at National Research Centre for Oil Palm, Pedavegi.

Computer Skills : M S Office.

Personal Skills
- Dedication & sincerity in work and hardworking by nature.
- Can communicate in English, Telugu and Hindi languages effectively.
- Can maintain good relationship with others.

ACADEMIC:- M.Sc (Agriculture) in Genetics and Plant breeding from Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad with an aggregate of 9.85/10.0.

Declaration:- I hereby declare that the information furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date:

(JAMEEMA JILLAPEGU)

[jameemaj@gmail.com]

sir, this jameema, M.Sc Agriculture in palnt breeding. currently working as a training associate at Directorate of Oil PAlm research, prdavegi. iam interested to do the job in your company. if any vvecancy is available please give me an opportunity to work.
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CUURRICULAM VITAE
JAMEEMA JILLAPEGU
Email : jameemaj AT gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:-

To secure a challenging position where I can effectively contribute my skills, knowledge and education with an opportunity for an upbeat career growth based on my merit and to promote the growth of the organization.
Years of Work Experience: 2 years 5 months
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Currently working at Directorate of Oil Palm Research (formerly National Research Centre for Oil Palm, Pedavegi., as a Training Associate since 26th May 2008, under the project “ISOPOM” funded scheme entitled “Strengthening of Training on Oil Palm Production”.
o Nature of work is that assisting to conduct the training programmes and involving in identifying training needs of farmers and officers and capacity building of professionals, (Agriculture/Horticulture officers, Scientist, Teachers of Agricultural Universities and Extension workers of Private Entrepreneurs) awareness campaigns, interface meets, field visits and farming community involved in oil palm development.
o Training programmes being conducted are Oil Palm production technology, Oil Palm Nursery Management, Plant protection in Oil Palm, Oil Palm Hybrid seed production and soil and leaf nutrient analysis for officers. Oil Palm cultivation, Oil Palm plant protection and water and nutrient for Oil Palm for farmers.
- I worked as Research Associate for a period of four months ( 1st February 2008 to May 2008) Under Command Area Development Agency (CADA) Project entitled Farmer Field School(FFS) demonstrations and capacity building activities to farmers at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rudrur, Nizamabad District.

- Nature of work was to conduct the Farmer Field School (FFS) demonstrations and capacity building activities to farmers under Nizamsagar project command area. Conducting 25 FFS demonstrations to 25 Water Use Association (WUA) villages on Integrated Crop Management in Rice (ICM). Regular visits to farmer’s fields, conducting group discussions, training programmes to farmers and WUA members based on gap identified in each village.
- I worked as a Technical Person in one year project under Central Sector Scheme on Preparation for Plant Variety Protection and DUS testing through ICAR-SAU system during 2nd March 2007 to 31st January 2008 at Directorate of Oil Seeds Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
- Nature work was raising of experimental crop in the field and recording of observations for quantitative and qualitative traits in the field and laboratory for varietal characterization and evaluation of different genotypes in castor, sunflower and safflower.
- In addition to this I have done a tissue culture work on nodal culture in Pongamia Pinnata at DOR, Rajendranagar.
- Worked in All India Co-ordinated Rice Improvement Programme during Kharif, 2004 at Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed University, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Nature work was raising of experimental paddy crop in field then identification of promising lines based on ideotype characteristics.
THESIS WORK
Title of M. Sc Dissertation: Studies on Genetic divergence for quality & grain yield in Basmati rice germ plasm.
Description: In my thesis study was undertaken to measure the forces of differentiation at intra and inter cluster levels and determine the relative contribution of each component trait to the total divergence. Thus it helps in the selection of genetically divergent parents for exploitation in hybridization programme. Main objects of my thesis are
1. Evaluation of nature and extent of Genetic Variability available in the basmati rice germplasm based on quantitative and quality characters.
2. Estimation of genetic parameters (PCV, GCV, Heritability and Genetic Advance).
3. Estimation of genetic distance among 34 genotypes of Basmati rice.
4. Selection of genetically divergent parents for hybridization programme.

Seminars / training programmes participated
- Participated in 8th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers Congress at Banaras
Hindu University, Varanasi on Feb 2006.
- Presented a Scientific Research Paper on Induced Mutations for the Improvement of Yield and Quality Traits in Urd bean at Bioved Research and Communication Centre, Allahabad.
- Attended a one week training programme during 27th June to 3rd July 2008 on “Oil Palm Production Technology” at National Research Centre for Oil Palm, Pedavegi.
Computer Skills : M S Office.
Personal Skills
- Dedication & sincerity in work and hardworking by nature.
- Can communicate in English, Telugu and Hindi languages effectively.
- Can maintain good relationship with others.

ACADEMIC:- M.Sc (Agriculture) in Genetics and Plant breeding from Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University, Allahabad with an aggregate of 9.85/10.0.

Declaration:- I hereby declare that the information furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date:

(JAMEEMA JILLAPEGU)

[ramu3130@gmail.com]

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Curriculum vitae

D. Siva Krishna Babu
Email : bapuji.natural AT gmail.com
__________________________________________________________________
Career Objective :
I would like to work in development sector particularly in Agriculture and Rural Development. I am confident that my skills, knowledge and attitude will meet organizational requirements. My strong functional, analytical and interpersonal skill will be able to map any kind of competency.
Summary
Over 13 years of professional experience in development sector particularly in the area of Sustainable Agriculture and Aquaculture.
Years of working experience in IPM & Organic farming and 2 years in Fisheries.
1 year experience in Cotton program which address environmental, socio-economic and technological aspects of cultivation.
Excellent facilitation skills in trainings and demonstration.
Core competencies
Social Mobilization, Facilitation skills, Documentation, Research and Implementation of techniques in Agriculture.
Academic Profile :

Course University/Institution % of Marks obtained
M.Sc., (Zoology) Acharya Nagarjuna University 65
M.A., (Social Work) Acharya Nagarjuna University Perusing
B. Sc., (FZC) Acharya Nagarjuna University 70
Professional Profile :

Organization Name Ambuja Cement Foundation, Nadikudi.
Designation Project Officer – BCI project
Period 24.03.2010 to till date
Working with Corporate Social Responsibility wing of the company and implementing the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Project with the support of Better Cotton Initiative Fast Track Fund (BCIFT) & the implementing partner is Solidaridad, Netherlands.
Producing the cotton through eco friendly agronomical practices by addressing socio-economic factors which include minimizing chemical pesticides, adopting better management practices, environmental pollution, Soil health management, and fiber quality.
Empowering the farming community (Cotton growers) to enable them to understand, plan the activity and implement the prescribed practices.
Conducting training programs to field functionaries, farmers on Integrated Pest Management, Non Pesticide Management in ‘Cotton’ with the methodology of Farmers Fields School, in house sessions to produce Better Cotton.
Providing technical support to project staff in procedures and practices of the BCI.
Responsible for overall project implementation, documentation and reporting.
Worked in Horticulture Development and Maintenance project (Tribal Development Fund) with the support of National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD).
Nonfarm activities, women empowerment, Heath awareness and sanitation programmes.

Organization Name Nilagiri Foundation, Mangalagiri.
Designation Project Co-ordinator
Period 01.02.2006 to 23.03. 2010
Project Micro level planning and budget preparation.
Project Co-ordinator for Chill Integrated pest Management programmes supported by Spices Board, implemented in 12 villages with the aim of chemical free chilli production.
Worked as Research Associate in Organic Inputs preparation Unit and Biomanures development division supported by Khadi Village Industries Commission.
Promotion of Vermiculture technology to the entrepreneurs, farmers, un employed rural youth and SHGs.
Project Incharge for Organic Farming Project in Chilli and Vegetable cultivation supported by National Horticulture Mission.
Potential experience in preparation of Organic Inputs and Bio dynamic products with locally available resources.
Experience in organic cultivation of paddy, vegetables, leafy vegetables, Horticulture crops and turmeric etc.
Worked as ICS Manager and responsible for Organic Certification.
Knowledge in Square Foot Gardening.
Aware of watershed programmes, implementation and documentation.

Organization Name Pheromone Chemical, Hyderabad
Designation Branch Manager
Period Sept, 1998 – Jan, 2006
Marketing of various plant protection equipments like pheromone traps, pheromone lures, Biopesticides, Biofertilizers, Neemproducts, NPV trays and solutions etc.
Making farmers awareness on Good Agriculture Practices, Integrated Pest Management in Cotton, Chlli, Paddy, pulses, Vegetables, Tobacco and Sugarcane.
Achieving targets and coordination between farmers clubs, PACS, dealers, tobacco flatforms and sugar industries, Agriculture Research Stations etc.

Organization Name BMR Marine Products Ltd, Nellore
Designatation Technical Officer
Period June, 1997 – Aug, 1998
Worked in Sustainable Aqua Culture i.e. Prawn farming and fresh water fish culture.
Expertize in Prawn Hatchery Management i.e. water Management, Indoor & outdoor algal culture systems, Brooder selection, Larval and Post Larval Section Management, Live feed (Artemia)production.

Organization Name Popular Aqua Hatcheries Ltd, Kakinada
Designatation Biologist
Period May, 1995 – Feb, 1997
Larval, post larval, algal and Water Management Section operations
Worked for Crab culture.
Trainings and workshops attended
Participated in international work shop on Better Cotton organized by BCI at Coimbatore to plan the implementation strategy.
Attended training program on Decent works in Better Cotton Initiative organized by BCI, Mumbai.
Water Management Systems in different crops by Regional Agriculture Research Station, Lam, Guntur.
Organic Certification by Vedic Organic Certifying Agency, Hyderabad.
Vegetable Cultivation by Asst. Director of Horticulture, Ongole.
Biomanures by Khadi Village & Industries commission