Job Opportunity For State Coordinator At Villgro In Guntur ,Vijaywada

Position summary:

Villgro is looking for a state coordinator to be part of a market access project under the Rural
Partnerships team. The state coordinator will act as a single point of contact for all project
activities in the state(s). The coordinator will report to the project manager based in Bangalore.
The state coordinator will successfully implement the project in the area of implementation.
There are clear objectives and timelines to the project. The role will require extensive travel to
FPO locations and the applicant is expected to be open to travel.

Brief on the Responsibilities:

● Coordinate and liaise with corporate client team in the state
● Have touch points with FPOs and maintain healthy working relationship with them
● Take up field visits to coordinate pilots on the ground
● Train the FPO staff on usage of the innovations suggested by the program
● Manage first level of escalations during product usage by FPO Farmer

Drive product utilisation on the ground
● Coordinate trade activation events with the FPO
● Follow up and close on leads generated through campaigns
● Capture data and share reports to POC

The ideal candidate would have:

Education background in Agriculture or Agribusiness
● 2-3 years of experience in field based job, stakeholder management
● Ready to travel extensively to FPO locations across the state
● Ability to maintain cordial relationship with FPO, client team and enterprise staff
● Ability to explain the value of the product, train the usage to farmers
● Good Documentation skills and communication skills (English and local language)
● Manage tight deadlines
● Have worked with FPOs/farmers
● Some business development/ sales experience (preferable)

Compensation:

Depends on experience

How to apply:
Apply to this role by filling this form. We look forward to hearing from you!
About Villgro:
We are India’s foremost impact-first incubator. Established in 2001, Villgro’s mission is to make
innovative, impactful businesses succeed in Health, Agribusiness, Climate Action and Gender
Inclusion.
We believe that innovation and for-profit business models are the sustainable route to solving
critical social and environmental problems in India. 

An ideal candidate will resonate strongly with one or more of the following values.
● Empathetic: We walk in the shoes of our entrepreneurs and partners.
● Bold: We embrace uncertainty, and ambition, and believe in limitless possibilities.
● Entrepreneurial: We take initiative and capitalize on opportunities.
● Demonstrating integrity: We are transparent, candid, and honest in our dealings.
In case of any queries, please write to us at careers@villgro.org
Read more about us at www.villgro.org