Role: Program coordinator - PHLM & Agri cooling in Karnataka region.
Base location - Bangalore
Position: 6 months probation, then permanent based on review.
Experience: 3-5 years
The key activities are mentioned below:
- District/cluster/village wise geography mapping of Post-Harvest Loss (PHL) interventions for Tomato and Potato value chain in Karnataka.
- Identifying Technological interventions required for Tomato and Potato particularly in relevance to increase Small and Marginal farmers income after Harvest of Tomato and Potato.
- Identifying key stakeholder groups such as local communities, FPO’s/FPC, NGOs, and various government departments/ agencies and building a partnership for effective implementation of the program activities.
- Conducting primary research and data collection about existing Tomato and Potato value chain, present business models, Scope study for value addition.
- Organizing training programs and Local field coordination with all stakeholders.
- Liasoning with Central and state Government agencies,Banks and other financial institutions.
- Exploring the feasibility of existing cold storage for solar integration.
- Undertake market research and field research to identify, benchmark best practices on the above
- Leverage existing networks, and those facilitated through partners to create the required market channels and linkages to enable a robust business model.
- Helping in arranging photos and videos for reports and campaigns.
- Regularly report on the improvements and impact of these interventions in terms of income, utilization and business diversification for end users.
Deliverables expected would include
- Report on Geography mapping and existing business model with detailed insights, pro’s & con on solar powered interventions.
- Identification of FPO’s/FPC or Tomato and Potato farming societies for the sustainable PHL interventions.
- Identifying and building a partnership with local communities, FPO’s/FPC, NGOs, and various government departments/ agencies.
- Developing a suitable business model for solar powered cold storage and other PHL interventions
Note: This is not an exhaustive list of deliverables and activities. The role may involve additional, related activities based on progress.
Competencies:
- Proven experience in Agribusiness, AgriTech, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO)
- Someone who worked extensively in Potato and Tomato Value chain
- Some one works in Seed Potato is also considered
- Knowledge on Tomato and Potato trade dynamics
- Ability to travel to sites as needed and perform cross- geographic monitoring on utilization, conduct training sessions with FPOs and facilitate relevant linkages
- Ability to present information in clear and presentable formats, Sample of training sessions/ reports and presentations previously prepared by the consultant should be shared
- Familiar Kannada, Telugu Language is an added Advantage.
- Someone who extensively worked in the FPO ecosystem.
Interested consultants/organizations are requested to send their CVs, with a note on previous experience relevant to this project (maximum of 1 page on previous experience). Send the details at apply@selcofoundation.orgwith Subject line: Program coordinator - Tomato and Potato value chain in Karnataka region. Base location - Bangalore.