Program Lead
Core
Drive the development and sustainability of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) for banana and chili crops in Eastern Uttar Pradesh through end-to-end seed-to-market interventions.
Role type
Senior Program Lead (Agriculture/Agri-business)
Builds
Sustainable agri-businesses and FPC networks
Domain
Agriculture, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India
Required skills
FPC management, capacity building, farmer mobilization, market linkage strategies, input business development, packhouse operations, financial planning, team leadership, stakeholder coordination, data-driven decision-making
Preferred skills
Existing network with FPCs and agri-markets in Eastern UP
Responsibilities
Build and manage a strong network of FPCs across the region; Lead capacity building and handholding initiatives for FPCs; Develop and execute market linkage strategies; Plan and implement seed-to-market interventions; Oversee financial planning and business strategy; Lead setup and commissioning of packhouses and ripening chambers; Manage regional program operations and team leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC