Project Director (BPS 19)

Job Description

Recruitment On Contract Basis Under The Development Project “Extension Service 2.O – Farmer Facilitation Through Modernized Extension”

• Head of PMU and Project Director of scheme Extension Service 2.O – Farmer Facilitation through Modernized Extension.
• Member of the Project Steering Committee in the capacity of Secretary.
• Responsible for Implementation of project through PMU, field staff of Extension wing and Soil fertility of research wing.
• Responsible for all procurements including the hiring of the services of IT component.
• Provide leadership to the project having focus on the improvement of service delivery on Extension activities to the farmers at their door step through modern technology.
• To guide the farmers for the increase of crop production by adopting latest technology/techniques of domestic and international research.
• Coordinate with District entities of Agriculture Extension and Research Wings and other stakeholders to ensure the implementation of the project as per Implementation plan of the PC-I.
• Dissemination of latest and modern technology to the farmers through electronic and print media.
• Ensure quality and substance of periodic monitoring and evaluation requirements.
• Regular visits in the field for the implementation of the project.
• Responsible to prepare action plan for the implementation of the project as per TORs.
• Responsible to prepare physical and financial achievements on fortnightly monthly, quarterly and annual basis and will present as and when required by the higher authorities for inspection and verification.
• Ensure timely submission of demand of funds, re-appropriation, excess and surrender as per budget schedule and requirement of the department.
• Responsible to prepare progress report, presentation, financial progress etc. as per requirement of the project.
• Any other duties assigned by Higher ups.
• After the completion of the project he will submit PC-IV as well as complete project report in the shape of a booklet covering all events including financial activities for third party evaluation / P&D evaluation.

Age/ Qualification / Experience

• Minimum 16 years of education (Masters) preferably in Science subjects.
• Experience: Minimum 20 Years including 05 years on supervisory position.
• Expertise in HR/Admin, Procurement and Financial flows.
• Basic knowledge of Government laws/ rules and procedures.
• Experience in project management
• Knowledge of mobile applications and telecommunication related communication methods.
• Understanding in GIS, WEB Portal and databases
• Maximum age 55 Years

Mode of Recruitment

• By selection on merit from amongst officers of BS-18 working in Agriculture Department.