State Value Chain Expert - Agriculture Dept.

Qualification:

Masters degree/PG Diploma in Agribusiness management/ agricultural marketing/ Business Administration (Marketing)/ Rural Management/ Agricultural economics.

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience of value chain development.
• Experience of designing, formulating and implementing agri-food value chain development initiatives.
• Experience of promoting and strengthening farmers interest groups and farmers producers organizations, including assisting in promotion business by the FPOs/ FPO federations/ Cooperatives/ entrepreneurs/ agri-business industries.
• Experience of leading market assessment and engaging with market players for development of demand for farmers produce.
• Strong analytical and operational knowledge of enterprise development and understanding of the range of support needed for enterprise development from start-up to expansion. Experience of developing agribusiness models, enterprises and promoting agri-preneurs.
• Strong understanding of green value chain related innovations and technology.
• Good planning and capacity building skills.
• Working experience with the state government.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi.
• High levels of computer literacy; competent use of Microsoft Office package (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).