Chief Executive Officer

Xotphul Mahila Krishak Producer Company Limited (Xotphul MKPCL), Tinsukia (Assam), a

Producer Company being incubated by FDRVC and supported under National Rural

Livelihoods Mission, is offering unique opportunities to those who have the passion to work with rural poor and willing take up the challenge to work for the small and marginal

producers. The Producer Company will be dealing in Ginger, Red paddy and other

commodities involving procurement, processing and its bulk, retail packaging/consumer

packs by investing in large scale processing units and marketing of the commodity and the

value-added products. FDRVC has been retained Xotphul MKPCL to hire for the position of

Chief Executive Officer.

**Responsibilities**:
As the CEO of the producer enterprise, the person has to stay in the head quarter of the PE

and will be responsible for the followings:

- Overall turnover and profitability of the PE, in line with the business plan
- Efficient management of business operations including procurement and storage of the commodities, processing, marketing and management of working capital
- Efficient management of cost of operations
- Support for the functioning of the PE as per the Standard Operating Procedures
- (SoPs) which includes operations of procurement centre, logistics and supply chain, processing centre operations, quality control, distribution, sales, marketing etc.
- Enable shareholder Mobilization from among the farmers
- Adoption and follow the price discovery mechanism as per SoP and to enable purchasing of commodities at appropriate rates from member farmers
- Identification of new revenue streams, in line with the core business functions of PE
- Initiate to build up share capital of the company
- Conduct market research and building profitable market linkages
- Integration of technology to explore alternatives for value addition of primary produce
- Ensure compliance to Govt. policies and norms
- Facilitate adoption of technology solutions / IT for operations of PEs

Apart from these above, following are the routine tasks, which will be required to be

performed by the CEO, as per the guidelines of the Companies Act, 2013:

- Perform administrative acts of routine nature including managing day-today affairs of the company
- Make arrangements for safe custody of cash and other assets of the Company
- Maintain proper books of accounts, prepare annual accounts, place the audited accounts before the Board and in the annual general meeting of the Members
- Furnish the members with periodic information to appraise them of the operation and functions of the Company
- Make appointments to posts in accordance with the powers delegated to him or her by the Board
- Assist the Board in the formation of goals, objectives, strategies, plans and policies.
- Advise the Board with respect to legal and regulatory matters concerning the proposed and on-going activities and take necessary action in respect thereof
- Exercise the powers as may be necessary in the ordinary course of business
- Discharge such other functions, and exercise such other powers, as may be delegated by the Board
- To provide timely information to the members and Board of Directors for scheduled meetings, board meetings, Annual General Meetings or emergency/short notice meetings

Additionally, CEO will have the following other commitments:

- Provide all necessary data and information as asked by stakeholders
- Participate in internal and external monitoring visits and audits
- Compliance with guidelines / procedures of funding and other concerned agencies
- Participate in review meetings and provide regular updates and presentations
- Participate in workshops/summits/conferences/training sessions as may be deemed necessary
- Preparation of weekly/Monthly/ yearly project reports of the PE

Skills/Knowledge:

- Thorough understanding of the policy environment for promotion of FPOs
- Business operations management skills like planning, review and implementation are extremely important
- Develop linkages with key players in the value chain including market
- Knowledge of technical know-how to engage with a large variety of stakeholders like processors, Retailers, Corporate, traders, input suppliers, government officials, administrative officials, field staff and farmers to create value for farmers
- Interested to work with rural communities especially women, people from varying backgrounds, demographic characteristics and educational levels

Qualification required:
Post-Graduation or Graduation or an equivalent degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness

Management and other related fields

Other:

- Fluency in English and Hindi is required

Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 24/02/2025
Expected Start Date: 25/02/2025