Job Opportunity for Agri-Business, FPO Coordinator at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) in Muzaffarpur / Hajipur (Bihar)

##  Agri-Business, FPO Coordinator 

**About Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)**

The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) – AKRSP(I) is a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) which works in over 30 countries around the world. AKRSP(I) is committed to improving the lives of rural communities in India by promoting sustainable development through various initiatives focused on agriculture, work and enterprise, and rural governance.

**Job Description**

AKRSP(I) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced **Agri-Business, FPO Coordinator** to join our team in **Muzaffarpur / Hajipur (Bihar)**.  

**Responsibilities:**

* Lead and manage the selection, monitoring, and evaluation of new and existing Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).

* Generate awareness, mobilize women farmers, organize and incorporate FPOs.

* Create and manage successful and profitable business for FPOs. 

* Provide support for the functioning of the FPOs as per the producer company guidelines.

* Develop a business development plan and a detailed roadmap for FPOs.

* Mobilize resources for FPOs and implement the same.

* Ensure an increase in top-line (business turnover) and bottom line (net profit) of the FPOs.

* Facilitate and strengthen FPO operations.

* Build linkages with relevant stakeholders in the FPO ecosystem (Banks/NABARD/ SFAC/ District and Block Line departments).

* Establish systems and processes for updating MIS and accounts, statutory audits, and finance management.

* Set systems for input procurement and distribution, output aggregation, and train farmers on primary processing such as grading, sorting, and packaging.

* Ensure timely collection of programme data and maintain the MIS.

* Prepare quarterly/half yearly/annual reports of the CBBO Project.

* Ensure maintenance of all documentation related to the CBBO Project.

* Perform any other responsibilities as deemed necessary for the role.

**Skills & Competencies:**

* In-depth understanding of FPOs and related aspects, monitoring, evaluations, and reporting functions, especially in the context of FPOs.

* Good training and facilitation skills.

* Excellent liaison skills. 

* Strong marketing skills.

* Experience in agriculture, marketing, FPO, and capacity building.

* Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Hindi.

* Pertinent proficiency in computer operations.

**Qualifications:**

* B.Sc. Agriculture, MBA-Rural Management/Development, Agribusiness, or Allied Technical Qualification.

* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the development sector, with at least one year of experience in FPOs/Community Institutions.

**Benefits:**

* Excellent opportunity to be part of an internationally renowned NGO.

* On-site and off-site in-depth training for all profiles.

* 5 days a week with 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 every year. Women team members can avail 2 days of work from home every month during menstrual periods if required.

**We encourage women, LGBTQ+ and differently abled candidates to apply.**

**Location:** Muzaffarpur / Hajipur (Bihar)