Consultant - Fpo

Location Maliya Hatina Taluka Maliya Hatina District Junagadh Gujarat Education MBA Agribusiness M Sc Agriculture or relevant degree Experience Minimum 3-5 years in agribusiness FPO management rural development or cooperative sector Skills Competencies required The CONSULTANT will be responsible for overall strategic planning business operations and financial growth of the FPO The role includes developing market linkages improving farmer benefits and ensuring shareholders sustainable agricultural practices Organic Farming and agribusiness practices Skills Strong leadership and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and networking skills Knowledge of agri-business models marketing and finance Ability to handle multiple stakeholders including farmers traders and government officials Job Profile 1 Business Development Market Linkages Identify and develop new business opportunities for the FPO Establish linkages with buyers retailers processors and government agencies Ensure smooth procurement aggregation and sale of produce from member farmers Explore opportunities for value addition and branding of FPO products 2 Financial Management Compliance Ensure proper financial management and accounting as per statutory requirements Prepare and oversee budgets cash flow and financial reports Facilitate access to working capital credit and government schemes for the FPO Ensure timely submission of compliance reports to regulatory bodies 3 Operations Supply Chain Management Oversee procurement storage and logistics for agricultural produce Implement best practices for quality control warehousing and packaging Optimize operational costs and improve efficiency 4 Farmer Engagement Capacity Building Conduct regular meetings and training sessions for shareholders member farmers Educate farmers about better production practices market trends and financial literacy Ensure active participation of shareholders in decision-making processes 5 Strategic Planning Organizational Growth Develop short-term and long-term business strategies for the FPO Work towards increasing shareholder membership and expanding business operations Identify and leverage government schemes grants and private funding opportunities 6 Human Resource Team Management Recruit train and manage FPO staff Build a motivated team to drive FPO operations efficiently 7 Policy Advocacy Networking Represent the FPO in government meetings industry forums and with stakeholders Collaborate with Agriculture University NGOs banks research institutions and policymakers for farmer welfare We strongly encourage women LGBTQ individuals and specially abled candidates to apply Apply Now Please submit your application at the earliest through our website - Get involved section - careers page Please note that we will begin the search immediately and if a suitable candidate is found we will close the application process