Assistant Manager - Demo Farm & Composting

- We are a pioneering bio-farming social enterprise focused on tackling three critical global challenges: nutritional deficiencies, climate change, and farmer livelihoods.

- Our innovative hub-and-spoke model promotes sustainability and scalability, revolutionizing food production systems.

Our Approach:

- We champion regenerative agriculture practices, exceeding organic standards.

- Our unique model incorporates companion cropping, crop sequencing, and soil health enhancement techniques, recognized by The Rodale Institute as Regenerative Organic.

- This approach significantly boosts the bio-availability and nutrient density of our produce.

- Our groundbreaking efforts have garnered recognition, winning the Food System Vision 2050 Prize by the Rockefeller Foundation and becoming a finalist in the Global TFF Challenge 2021.

- We actively collaborate with policymakers, the F&B industry, and other key stakeholders to build a nutrition-secure future for all.

The Role:

- The Assistant Manager - Demo Farm & Composting plays a pivotal role in overseeing our demonstration farm and composting operations.

- You will be responsible for the entire farm production cycle, ensuring optimal yield and efficient resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

Demo Farm Management:

- Oversee all aspects of demo farm production, from planting and maintenance to harvest.

- Develop and implement effective manpower plans for daily farm activities.

- Forecast production levels to ensure efficient resource allocation.

- Maintain a visually appealing and well-organized demo farm environment.

- Implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in both the demo farm and composting unit, adhering to all compliance regulations.

Composting Operations:

- Develop and execute yearly, monthly, and weekly composting plans.

- Manage the collection of raw materials for composting, delegating tasks to farm laborers.

- Maintain meticulous traceability records for composting operations in logbooks and spreadsheets.

- Ensure optimal asset utilization and upkeep within the composting area.

- Record compost distribution, bill of materials (BOM), and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP).

Inventory Management:

- Manage the inventory of all farm assets, including tools, equipment, materials, raw materials for composting, and additives.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Agriculture preferred.

- 2-3 years of experience in farm operations and management.

- Strong communication skills in English, Hindi, and the local language.

- Proficiency in computer skills, particularly MS Office.

Desired Skills:

- Experience with agricultural marketing and production.

- Gap analysis skills for identifying and addressing operational inefficiencies.

- Experience with organic and sustainable farming practices.

- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage farm labor.

- Ability to work independently and take initiative.

- Passion for innovation and contributing to a sustainable food system