Ajay Vaghela

About Ajay Vaghela

6+ year experience in NGO sector Working with NGOs for development of rural communities…

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   TechnoServe

   Mar 2025 — Present · Chotila, IN

   Train the Trainer Program for Cotton Farmers:1. Implement the \"Train the Trainer\" program to equip local field team of the supplier with the knowledge and skills necessary to educate cotton farmers.2. Ensure the program promotes gender equity by training women trainers and making them pivotal in community outreach efforts.3. Adapt training taking into account local cultural, economic, and environmental factors.4. Focus on advanced agricultural techniques that improve organic cotton yield and quality, preparing trainers to disseminate this knowledge effectively through field demonstrations.• Governance and Accountability Systems: 1.Establish governance structures during implementation and ensure adherence to both local and international standards.2. Monitor the performance of all stakeholders in the supply chain, from trainers to farmers with the help of data management and data collection systems.3. Implement on ground monitoring practices using key performance indicators (KPIs) to regularly collect data on the effectiveness of training and the overall Cotton supply chain.• Sustainability Integration:1. Integrate decent work principles throughout the implementation to ensure all labour practices are fair and equitable.2. Promote environmental sustainability through training on water conservation techniques, organic farming methods, and reduced use of harmful chemicals.3. Enhance economic sustainability by helping farmers develop market linkages that ensure fair compensation for their organic cotton, boosting their income stability.• Quality and Impact Assessments:1. Provide data to the Program Lead for assessment and for continuous refinement of the training modules, ensuring the program remains responsive to the needs of the community in achieving its long-term goals.2.Conduct ground studies before and after program implementation to assess the quality of the organic cotton produced and the program\'s impact on the local economy and environment.

Education

• COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, BHARUCH

  Bachelor's degree

  2014 — 2018