Program Coordinator - Bengaluru, India - Selco Foundation

Selco Foundation

Verified Company

Bengaluru, India

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

beBee Recuiter

Description

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.