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

## Job Title: Agri-Business, FPO Coordinator

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

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 through sustainable development initiatives.  We focus on  agriculture and climate resilience, work and enterprise, and rural governance.

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

**Experience Required:** Minimum 3-5 years experience in the development sector, particularly one year of experience in FPO/Community Institutions.

**Job Description:**

**Responsibilities:**

* Lead and manage the selection, monitoring, and evaluation of new and existing FPOs.

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

* Create business for the Farmers Producers Company and manage it successfully and profitably.

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

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

* Mobilize resources for the Producer Company and implement the same.

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

* Facilitate and strengthen FPOs and their operations.

* Build linkages with stakeholders relevant to 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 training farmers on primary processing such as grading, sorting, and packaging.

* Ensure timely collection of program data and maintenance of MIS.

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

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

* Any other responsibilities as may be deemed necessary for the role.

**Skills and Competencies Required:**

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

* Good training and facilitation skills.

* Good liaison skills.

* Marketing skills.

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

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

* Pertinent proficiency in computer operations.

**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 and 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 a 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.**