The Chhattisgarh Chapter of National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF) invites dedicated individuals to join our team as interns. As an intern, you’ll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills in areas such as evidence building, impact assessment, knowledge management, communications, partnership development, and event planning.
About the Internship
- Recruitment on a rolling basis, starting October 26.
- Submit your applications as soon as possible to ensure timely consideration
- Remuneration: The stipend will be commensurate with the intern’s skills and experience. Travel expenses will be reimbursed on a pro-rata basis
- Duration: Two-three months.
Application Process
- CV based shortlisting
- Panel interview
Base location
Successful candidates have the flexibility to work from their preferred location, with field visits in Chhattisgarh, as needed for project requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for the Internship
General Requirements:
- Academic Background: Currently enrolled in or have recently completed a degree in agriculture, environmental science, rural development, or a related field.
- Interest: A genuine interest in natural farming and sustainable agriculture.
- Availability: Commitment to work full-time for the duration of the internship.
- Location: Ability to work from a remote location within India.
Preferred Qualifications (not mandatory):
- Experience: Prior experience in agriculture, rural development, or related fields.
- Language: Fluency in local languages relevant to the project area (e.g., Hindi, Chhattisgarh).
- Knowledge: Basic understanding of natural farming principles and practices.
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Contact: chhattisgarh@nfcoalition.in
Key responsibilities
Natural Farming Advocacy and Coalition Building:
- Conduct field visits to document evidence of successful Natural Farming practices implemented by partner organisations.
- Assist in organising and documenting knowledge-sharing workshops and meetings for the NCNF coalition.
- Assist in developing and implementing strategies to build stronger relationships with existing and potential coalition partners.
- Create engaging social media content to promote Natural Farming and the NCNF coalition.
- Contribute to the development of awareness-building campaigns to increase public understanding of Natural Farming benefits.
- Facilitate collaboration among NCNF partners through effective engagement activities.
Knowledge Management and Documentation:
- Develop case studies and success stories highlighting the impact of Natural Farming on farmers and the environment.
- Research and document best practices in Natural Farming and frameworks for effective coalition management.
- Contribute to the development and curation of a digital repository of Natural Farming resources and educational materials.
- Assist with the designing and dissemination of digital content created by NCNF partners.
About the National Coalition for Natural Farming
NF Coalition was officially founded in July 2020 to offer a holistic agroecological approach to farming. Several prominent organisations and experienced individuals in the development sector from across the country came together to form the Coalition.
The urgent need for such a shift from the Green Revolution to Natural Farming is essential in the post- Covid era, when immunity, local food self-sufficiency, food sovereignty, climate change, water stress and related risks need to be simultaneously and immediately addressed. It is imperative that there is a convergence of investment and integration of all sectors of the society to bring about this paradigmatic shift in India’s agriculture–one that is good for human health and for the health of the planet. The Coalition consolidates already existing work on the ground, and sets out to design, plan and conduct pilots on the ground in various agro-climatic zones – for innovating and widening practice of Natural Farming and generating evidence and mass awareness for its suitability for scaling.
As a team, we are passionate and dedicated to the job. We effectively manage our own responsibilities, but are simultaneously mindful of other needs in the organisation and capable of going beyond our designated roles to lead a helping hand to others, if needed.