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Advertisement No. 06 Dated : 01.11.2025

Directorate of Agriculture Jammu, working under the APD, Government of Jammu & Kashmir invites applications for the position of “Procurement officer” under JKCIP. The Engagement will be on a contractual basis, initially for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project requirements. Details to apply and critical information is given hereunder.

Implementing Agency: Director Agriculture Jammu, JKCIP; Agriculture Production Department, J&K

Funding Agency: International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)

Project Period: 7 years

Location: Directorate of Agriculture Talab Tillo, Jammu

Duration Initially one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements/coterminous

Note- This advertisement is also being advertised on the website of this directorate (diragrijmu.jk.gov.in)

Background

The Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project in Jammu and Kashmir (JKCIP) is an initiative focused on enhancing agricultural productivity, economic resilience, and sustainability for small holder farmers in the J&K region. Aligned with IFAD’s strategic objectives, JKCIP aims to address high poverty rates, gender disparities, youth unemployment, and environmental challenges in J&K. Key project goals include boosting farmers’ incomes through value addition, promoting climate-smart agricultural practices, and supporting enterprise development. By targeting niche and high-value crops like Basmati, Saffron, Kala zeera, Hill Garlic etc. and strengthening the agri-business ecosystem, the project seeks to make agriculture more competitive and sustainable.

Job Description

● Develop and manage procurement plans, ensuring alignment with IFAD Procurement Regulations.

● Prepare bidding documents, requests for proposals, evaluation reports, and contracts Agreements and contract management.

● Supervise procurement activities, including goods, works, and consultancy services.

● Monitor contract execution, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with agreed terms.

● Facilitate capacity-building initiatives related to procurement processes.

Selection Criteria & Evaluation

● Eligibility/Selection Criteria

● Evaluation Criteria

Criteria Marks Allocation

Educational Qualifications 50 marks (pro-rata).

Professional Certifications 10 marks (e.g., CIPS, CPPP).

Experience 20 marks (4 marks/year beyond the minimum required).

Interview and Presentation 20 marks.

i. The candidate with the highest total weighted score is ranked first.

ii. If multiple candidates score similarly, a tie-breaker can be based on interview score.

iii. Only shortlisted candidates meeting minimum eligibility criteria will be contacted for further evaluation, including interviews and presentations.

iv. The top-scoring candidate will be offered the contract. If they do not accept or join, the opportunity will be extended to the next highest-ranked candidate, following the same process sequentially

v. Minimum Qualifying Marks: A minimum score of 55 out of 100 is required to ensure selection of quality consultants. If no candidates meet this threshold, the positions shall be re-advertised.

vi. The candidate must be physically fit, motivated, and dynamic and result oriented and willing to join immediately after selection.

vii. No TA & DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

viii. Date of interview shall be conveyed to the shortlisted candidates by telephone/email.

ix. At the time of interview, candidates shall bring Original Certificates of qualifications and experience along with the Passport size photographs, Affidavits, NOC and self-attested photocopies of certificates; failing to do so may lead to rejection of candidature.

x. The documents claimed by the candidate shall be verified for correctness. In case, it is found that any certificate is incorrect and/or is not as per the requirement, the Director Agriculture Jammu, shall be at liberty to reject/disqualify/disengage the candidate at any point of time when the discrepancy is bought to the notice of the Director Agriculture Jammu.

Remuneration & Payment Terms

i. The consultant will be paid upto Rs 0.80 lac per month.

ii. Payments shall be made monthly on submission of attendance and actual deployment on pro rata basis.

iii. The tax deduction at source (T.D.S) for the payments shall be deducted as per the provisions of the Income Tax Department, as amended from time to time and a certificate to this effect shall be provided.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit the following:

● Cover letter

● Application form (attached herewith)

● Updated curriculum vitae

● Self-attested copies of educational and experience certificate

● Declaration of no prior convictions or sanctions.

Applications must be sent in a sealed envelope labelled “Application for Procurement Officer” to the Directorate Agriculture, Talab Tillo, Jammu 180002

Postal address: Directorate of Agriculture, Gole Pulli, Talab Tillo, Jammu, 180002

Email address: [email protected]

Enquires:

Telephone: 0191-2505201 / 2552145

The date of submission of applications will start from 03.11.2025

Last date of submission of applications is 13.11.2025

Note: Applications must be submitted in both hard copy and via email as per the specified instructions before the given deadline. Any deviation from the prescribed submission process will lead to disqualification, and such applications will not be considered for evaluation under any circumstances.

Key engagement terms:

i. Working hours and leaves: Consultant should follow Directorate/APD’s working hours. Consultants will be entitled to 15 days Leave during one year (including 6 sick leaves) in addition to the Holidays observed by APD/Directorate Leave and tour of professionals deployed shall be approved by the Director/Nodal Officer at Directorate level.

ii. The working month will be 30 days, and the working days will be at par with the working of Directorate.

iii. The Director of Agriculture Jammu/Nodal officers shall assign monthly/quarterly deliverable assignment to the consultant and performance of the consultant will be subject to review by the Director of Agriculture Jammu/Nodal officers.

iv. Notwithstanding above, the contract may be terminated at any point of time by the Director Agriculture Jammu owing to, but not limited to, deficiency of service, sub-standard quality of work, breach of contract, reduction, or cessation of the requirements of work with no liability to the consultant.

v. Directorate will provide office space, computers, office internet connectivity to the consultant.

vi. Consultant would be eligible for travel allowance for official travel and for field visits as per actuals/norms.

vii. The contract is purely temporary and does not guarantee future employment.

viii. IFAD & JKCIP reserve the right to reject applications without assigning reasons.

ix. The candidate’s services can be terminated with one month notice or with remittance of one month pay in lieu thereof. If a candidate wishes to leave the services, he/she shall have to give one month notice or remittance of one month salary in lieu thereof.

x. The candidate must be in good physical and mental health