Job Opportunity for Program coordinator – PHLM & Agri Cooling at Selco Foundation in Bengaluru

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. 

Interested consultants/organizations are requested to send their CVs, with a note on previous experience relevant to this project (maximum of 1 page on previous experience). Send the details at apply@selcofoundation.org with Subject line: Program coordinator – Tomato and Potato value chain in Karnataka region. Base location – Bangalore.