Agribusiness Associate

Position - Agribusiness Associate, PCMU Project

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives.

Project Overview:

Palladium India is implementing projects with Hon. Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness & Rural Transformation Project, SMART where Palladium as Technical Support Agency (TSA) is implementing Value Chain Development Sub-projects of SMART with an objective 'to support the development of inclusive and competitive agriculture value chains, focusing on smallholder farmers and Agri-entrepreneurs in Maharashtra'

Job Summary: Agribusiness Associate will oversee the successful implementation of the project at the divisional level. This role includes promoting agribusiness, value chain promotion, economic and financial analysis of agribusiness projects, supervising, coordinating, and ensuring the efficient execution of project. Agribusiness Associate will work closely with local stakeholders, farmers, and other project team members to ensure that objectives are met on time and within budget.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop various reports and concept notes related to agribusiness as and when required
• Identify potential markets including potential enterprises such as processors, exporters, organized retailers, etc. to which CBOs and other beneficiaries can be linked.
• Undertake market linkage activities for CBOs by (a) reviewing implementation of their business plans / proposals, (b) gaps against target market standards, (c) assistance to improve food quality and safety, (d) review of infrastructure created and its usage, (e) increase in volume of sales, overall management and profits of CBOs
• Support Project Manager in monitoring of project deliverables, outcomes, and milestones.
• Conduct periodic review of schemes, budgetary outlays, expenditure patterns etc. for all programs/ schemes in Agriculture & allied sector
• Support in research, data collection, its updation and periodic analysis. Share updated data points with Project Manager to design strategies and plans
• Facilitate communication, coordination, and information sharing to enable effective project implementation
• Foster strong relationships with local partners, government agencies, and NGOs.
• Attend regular meetings with project staff to ensure smooth communication and problem-solving.
• Other related activities

Qualifications Required:

• Graduate with MBA / Graduate with PGDABM or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Agri-business, value chain promotion, economic & financial analysis of agribusiness projects
• Experience working with farmers, FPOs, agricultural value chains stakeholders in Maharashtra
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders at the district and state level.
• Strong community engagement skills with the ability to build trust among local farmers and stakeholders.

Language:

• Hindi, English and Marathi

Working Conditions:

• Based at divisional PIU office with frequent travel within the division.
• Job location Divisions are Amravati, Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune and Thane
• Flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate field activities and meetings with stakeholders.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at and we will be in touch to discuss.

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Disclaimer - Palladium operates a rigorous, multi-stage selection process for all vacancies. Submission of an application does not guarantee advancement at any stage, the receipt of an offer, or onboarding to the specified role.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume to & and copy to

Candidates are requested to include their top 3 city preferences in their application.

This role is vital for ensuring the success of the project at the district level and will directly contribute to the enhancement of agricultural practices, farmer empowerment, and local economic development.