Program Associate/Senior Program Associate

Location: New Delhi, with travel to field sites
Experience: 2-6 years of relevant experience
Compensation: Competitive
Closes on: August 30

Precision Development

Precision Development (PxD) is a global non-profit that uses technology, data science, and behavioural economics to transform the lives of smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries. By providing relevant, timely, and customised information directly to farmers, PxD helps increase their incomes, improve resilience, protect the environment, and enhance well-being. Every intervention is tested through rigorous evidence like randomised controlled trials to ensure effectiveness and impact. With operations in multiple countries and strong government partnerships, PxD is one of the most cost-effective international development organisations working at scale in agriculture today.

Role

PxD is seeking a Program Associate/Senior Program Associate to join its India team and support the rollout of a digital agricultural extension roadmap in partnership with government. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most cost-effective international development interventions globally. You will work in a collaborative, non-hierarchical team, with freedom to experiment, build, and learn, while directly impacting the lives of Indian farmers.

Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

Support scoping, design, and pilot testing of new digital agriculture services.
Coordinate across research, technology, and program teams to develop user-centred solutions.
Work directly with frontline staff and farmers to ensure products meet local needs.
Assist in managing programme implementation with government and partner organisations.
Contribute to organisational processes such as budgeting, hiring, and performance reviews.

Documentation & Communication

Maintain summaries of meetings, reports, and project documentation.
Support preparation of presentations, blogs, and policy briefs.
Assist with organising stakeholder events and dissemination activities.

Research & Field Engagement

Conduct literature reviews and secondary research to inform program design.
Spend time in the field engaging with farmers, local partners, and government stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with 2–6 years of relevant experience (depending on PA or Sr. PA level).
Entrepreneurial and data-driven with strong problem-solving skills.
Experience in government engagement and partnership management preferred.
Familiarity with quantitative research, R/SQL/Stata desirable.
Strong English writing and presentation skills.
Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel to field sites as required.

Benefits

Work with one of the world’s most evidence-based and cost-effective development organisations.
Exposure to government partnerships and digital innovation in agriculture.
Non-hierarchical, collaborative work culture with room to grow and experiment.
Opportunity to directly improve farmer livelihoods at scale.