Consultant - Agri Marketing /Value Addition /Processing- job post KAUSHALYA Foundation Bihar
Job Description
At KF, we are committed to society and people. We work towards creating an environment in which our employees can perform their best and thus provide quality works.
We Enable, Encourage and Empower Employees to learn. We look for the following attributes in individuals when we hire:
Communication
Team Work
A desire to work at the grassroots level
Caring & dedicated to the cause, and
Result Orientation
If you believe you have these attributes, you can be a part of KF family. You can send in your resume to:
career@kaushalyafoundation.org
Location
Bihar & UP
No of Positions
2
Employment Type
Renewable fixed term contract
Report to
Manager Programs
Direct reportees
Field Team
Position
The Consultant- Agri Marketing /Value Addition /Processing is directly responsible for market linkage and value addition of the supply chain of FPOs.
Job Responsibilities
Form and promote FPOs by adopting cluster approach
Facilitate and guide the FPOs in constitution of Board of Directors (BoDs) and management
Training and capacity building of FPOs/farmer groups
Design, prepare and execute Business Plan for long-term sustainability of the FPOs
Facilitate availing of credit from financial institutions, Credit Guarantee, Equity Grant etc.
Facilitate convergence of various Government programmes
Providing Incubation/Handholding Services for Sustainability of FPOs
Facilitate for establishing necessary common pool production, marketing and processing infrastructure facility by the FPOs
Facilitate undertaking complementary and supplementary income generating activities
Assist in rating of FPOs promoted by the AGENCY under the Scheme,
Assist / undertake federation of FPOs
Assist FPOs in compliances including; financial management and utilization of funds, book-keeping and timely submission of statutory returns/documents, etc.
Any other activity related to implementation, management and monitoring of the programmee implemented by the AGENCY
Education, Qualification and Skills Needed
MBA in Agribusiness Management or equivalent from a recognized University/ Institute with 3+ years of relevant experience in Agribusiness/ Agri. Marketing/ Value Chain Development including Post Harvest Management and working with FPOs/Large Farmers groups etc.
Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience
Good knowledge of computer - Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Excellent communication skills, Fluent in Hindi, good in English
Should be able to work in an environment of ambiguity and handle pressure
Must be goal oriented and proactively seeks results.
A career in NGO will be an asset
Salary:
Rs 3.6 L per annum.
How to apply?
Please send a CV & a one page cover letter detailing how you meet the eligibility requirements to career@kaushalyafoundation.org and cc to kaushalyafoundation@gmail.com
Note: Please clearly state the role that you are applying for in the email subject line.
