Agri-Business, FPO Coordinator

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About the Organization

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) is a non-denominational, non-government development organization. AKRSP(I) works as a catalyst for the betterment of rural communities by providing direct support to local communities. AKRSP(I) is active in over 3255 villages of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra. It has impacted lives of over 3.5 million people from marginalised sections of society. Over 80% of the households impacted by AKRSP(I)'s work belong to marginalised communities like tribals, dalits, and minorities. Over 60% of beneficiaries are women who form a core group for program interventions.

Job Description

• Lead and Manage Selection, monitoring and evaluation of new and existing FPO
• Generating awareness, mobilizing women farmers, organizing and incorporating the FPO
• Creating business for the Farmers Producers Company and managing it successfully and profitably
• Providing support for the functioning of the FPO as per the guidelines of the producer company
• Develop a Business development plan and detailed road map of FPOs
• Mobilizing resources for the Producer Company & Implement the same
• Ensure an Increase in top- line (Business turnover) and bottom line (Net profit) of the company
• Facilitating and strengthening of FPO and Its operation
• Building linkages with stakeholders relevant for FPO ecosystem (Banks/NABARD/ SFAC/District and Block Line departments)
• Establishing system and processes for updating MIS and accounts, statutory audits and finance management
• Setting systems for input procurement and distribution, output aggregation, and training farmers on primary processing such as grading, sorting & Packaging
• Ensuring timely collection of programme data and maintain of MIS.
• Preparation of quarterly/half yearly/annual reports of CBBO Project.
• Ensuring maintain of all documentation related to the CBBO Project.
• Any other responsibilities as may be deemed necessary for the role.

Benefits:

• Excellent opportunity to be part of Internationally renowned NGO.
• On site and off-site in-depth training for all profiles.
• 5 days week and flexible working hours.
• Medical insurance for all team members, their spouse, and children.
• Maternity and paternity leaves.
• 15 General Leaves in a year. Additionally, there are 16.5 earned Leaves which can be encashed if not availed. There are also 10 declared holidays and 3 optional holidays for all team members. There is Diwali break for 5 days ever year. Women team members can avail 2 days of work from home every month during menstrual periods if required.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• B.Sc. Agriculture, MBA-Rural Management/Development, Agribusiness, Allied Technical Qualification
• Experience: Min 3 -5 years experience in development sector particularly one year experience in FPO/Community Institutions

Skills & Competencies required

• In-depth understanding of FPO and related aspects, monitoring, evaluations, and reporting functions especially in context of FPO
• Good training and Facilitation Skills
• Good Liasion Skill
• Marketing Skills
• Experience in Agriculture, Marketing, FPO and Capacity Building
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English & Hindi
• Pertinent proficiency in computer operations

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