Job Description for Program Executive

Job Title: Program Executive
Department: Field Operations
Reports to: Team Leader
Location: Koraput, Odisha
Salary Range: 3.6 LPA with TA/DA and EPF

Job Summary:

The Program Executive will be responsible for the effective implementation, monitoring, and coordination of field-level activities under the assigned project(s). The position requires close engagement with community resource persons (CRPs), farmer-producer organisations (FPOs), and local stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of project deliverables and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement program activities as per project plans and guidelines.
• Coordinate with field teams, CRPs, and community groups to ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Facilitate training, awareness, and capacity-building sessions at the community level.
• Collect, verify, and maintain field data and documentation required for project monitoring and reporting.
• Support in preparing monthly/quarterly reports, case studies, and success stories.
• Liaise with local government departments, panchayats, and partner organisations for effective convergence.
• Monitor progress and identify field challenges, suggesting timely solutions to the Team Leader.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, financial guidelines, and donor requirements.
• Participate in periodic review meetings, evaluations, and learning exchanges.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in development programs, livelihood promotion, or community mobilisation.
• Experience working with FPOs, SHGs, or community-based organisations preferred.
• A good understanding of government livelihood programs (NRLM, MGNREGS, etc.) will be an added advantage.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in Odia and English (both written and spoken) and communicating in the Tribal Language will be an added advantage.
• Ability to lead and motivate community teams.
• Good documentation, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT) and digital tools, such as digital data collection.
• Willingness to travel extensively to field locations.
• Strategic thinking with field acumen.
• Result orientation with accountability.
• Negotiation and community management.
• Leadership with community resource person management and mentoring.
• Problem-solving and adaptability.
• Integrity, transparency, and values aligned with community service.
• Should be able to align with the latest technology in the relevant field (Agriculture and Rural-Based).

How to Apply / Contact Information

Interested candidates may send their application (cover letter and CV) to the following email address, and for any queries regarding the position, you may contact us via phone:

Email: hr@pragatikoraput.org
CC: pragatikoraput@gmail.com

Note: Please mention “Application for the position of Program Executive” in the subject line of your email. Applications without the correct subject line will not be considered for shortlisting. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process.