Location: Tamil Nadu

Apply by: 15 Jul 2023

• Capacity-building of project beneficiaries to identify agro-based economic opportunities and implement a demand-driven, commercialisation approach to rural
• development through the Federation. Will include fulfilment of commitment made both by buyers and producers.
• Organise and deliver trainings/workshops on SHG strengthening, Federation operating procedures, agricultural marketing, value chain analysis, participatory needs assessment / action planning and other relevant topics for project beneficiaries.
• Build technical capacity of project beneficiaries to improve their understanding of
• business-related concepts such as: factors of production; costs of production; quality
• control/market standards; opportunity cost; gross margin and profit analysis; return on investment; credit / budgeting; and risk
• Preparation of communication materials such as brochures and training materials.
• Provide technical assistance for improvement of agri-produce being marketed by the Federation and ensure it meets the relevant government standards.
• Liaison with government line departments/NABARD/CSR etc. to provide grant/loan/subsidy support for program activities.
• Implement a robust monitoring and evaluation system to ensure adherence to program strategy/activities as outlined in the Annual Work Plan and take prompt action to address problems.
• Oversee project's M&E system including profitability and relevant business indicators, ensuring provision of quality data on a timely basis for internal project management and external reporting purposes.
• Establish linkages with private sector service providers and buyers for farm and nonfarm enterprise opportunities including, negotiation of market contracts and MOUs with elected private sector partners.