Technical Field Advisor

Scope: Responsible for providing technical knowledge to smallholder farmers on latest vegetable

farming techniques and promoting profitable and sustainable farm practices.

Place of work: Assam or Chhattisgarh, India

Employment: On rolls of our Manpower partner

ABOUT US

East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT) trains smallholder farmers in sustainable and

profitable vegetable farming techniques and improves their business skills. In this way, we aim to increase the

supply of safe-to-eat vegetables, while simultaneously catalyzing the development of innovative agricultural

input markets. By leveraging a market-driven approach, we help to position vegetable production as an

attractive and viable business opportunity for local communities.

EWS-KT actively supports smallholder farmers in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ghana, India, Myanmar, Nigeria, the

Philippines, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Since 2015, we have trained more than 1 million farmers in

Asia and Africa. For more information, visit

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Identify villages for our vegetable farming interventions

● Provide technical support on vegetable production techniques to smallholder farmers in 10–15

selected villages per year, working with key farmers to establish 40 demonstration plots per year as

practical learning sites for farmers

● Train 1,000–1,200 farmers per year at these demonstration plots, with each farmer attending 2–5

practical training sessions in one season

● Organize 40 Field Days per year

QUALIFICATIONS

● Diploma or degree in agriculture/horticulture, or any other degree with field experience

● Must have a valid driver's license and a motorcycle

● One year of experience as a trainer in extension education

● Ability to effectively transfer the vegetable production knowledge to farmers

● Good time management and organizational skills

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the local language (Hindi for Chhattisgarh and

Assamese for Assam)

APPLICATION INFORMATION (IMPORTANT)

At EWS-KT, we value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people

from all sections of the community.

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position to

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only applicants who are shortlisted for further discussions

will be contacted.