Organisation : OPELIP Odisha PVTG Empowerment & Livelihoods Improvement Programme
Post Name : Recruitment for Subject Matter Specialist in 2017
Notification & Download Application Form : http://www.indianjobtalks.com/uploads/77882-sms.pdf
Home Page : http://www.otelp.org/

Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Recruitment :
RECRUITMENT OF SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST (SMS) FOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT UNIT(PMU), BHUBANESWAR

Programme Director, OPELIP invites applications from eligible candidates for recruitment of SMS to be positioned at PMU on contractual basis. Application form along with the detailed ToR for the post can be downloaded from two websites i.e. opelip.org & otelp.org . Last date of receipt of applications by post/courier only is 22.12.1017 at 05.00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview for recruitment. Programme Director, OPELIP reserves the right of accepting or rejecting the applications without assigning any reason thereof.

Name of the post : Programme Officer- Livelihoods & Convergence
Consolidated Remuneration ( in Rs.) per month : 50,000.00

Qualification :
** A graduate /post- graduate in Agril. allied sciences like Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Diary Engineering, Pisciculture, Veterinary Sciences, Animal Husbandry or Allied Sciences
** Recently retired employee of Govt./Govt. Public Sector undertaking in the rank of a Deputy/Joint Director or above in Veterinary / Agriculture / Horticulture Department, having above qualification and with no serious health conditions, can also be engaged as per prevailing norms, with at least 3 years remaining before attaining the age of 65years

Work Assignment :
(i) Overall supervision and guidance for the livelihoods & Convergence activities at MPA level including preparation of the work plan and budget;
(ii) Build Capacity of MPA staff and NGO level staff in development activities;
(iii) Develop necessary training manuals on livelihoods and convergence; and necessary guidelines for livelihoods strategies and implementation.
(iv) Monitor the facilitation of the Village Level Sub Committee (VLSC) for their involvement in Annual Palli Sabha planning event for MGNREGS and subsequent documentation of outcome;
(v) Setting up of agriculture allied sector livelihood and livestock based livelihoods such as poultry , goat rearing, piggery etc in programme areas;
(vi) Facilitate the procurement of livestock & birds and arranging their health management including insurance;
(vii) Draw the calendar of vaccination and provide training on livestock activities to the field functionaries and community
(viii) Prepare strategy for feeds and fodder development and management.
(ix) Arrange convergence of funds of fishery & ARD Department to implement in programme areas;
(x) Facilitate the marketing of livestock and birds in a systematic manner;

(xi) Work with other Programme officer, facilitate the officials of MPAs and FNGOs for promotion of integrated farming system ( such as agriculture / horticulture / livestock/ home gardens/ fishery in the community tanks and farm ponds) for economic and nutrition development of the communities in programme areas;

(xii) Prepare a strategy paper covering different possible models ( suited to the condition of OPELIP areas) for integrated livelihoods based on integrated farming in consultation with OUAT and other institutes;

Experience and Age on 01.01.2017 :
** Minimum of 7-8 years field experience in research / extension in livestock on allied sciences / rural livelihood enhancement project in tribal areas;
** Experiences in working with tribal households and knowledge about development issues related to tribal communities will be an advantage or candidates having experiences in tribal development programmes would be given preference.
** AGE LIMIT - 55 years of age, with 5years relaxation for exceptionally experienced persons.
** Ability to write and communicate in English and regional language.
** Ability and willingness to travel extensively in the programme areas.