The Value Chain Officer (Staples) will provide technical and analytical support for the design and implementation of inclusive, market-led value chain interventions in the selected value chain, focusing on strengthening the participation of women SHGs, producer collectives, and women-led FPOs.
Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant progressively responsible experience in staples value chain development (including pulses, millets, and oilseeds), encompassing value chain analysis, intervention design, and programme implementation, with exposure to livelihoods promotion, agricultural markets, and work with producer collectives in rural development contexts. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government systems and multi-stakeholder partnerships. Demonstrated experience of working with SHGs, producer collectives, and FPOs and other private sector companies dealing with staples procurement and marketing. Proven experience in managing agricultural programmes for staple crops, integrating gender-inclusive approaches and market linkage/value chain solutions. Experience supporting enterprise development, value addition, and livelihoods initiatives within agricultural or rural value chains. Prior experience working with multilateral organizations in the implementation of relevant programmes will be an added advantage.
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Rural Management, Development Studies, Public Policy, or related field is required; or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
