The Value Chain Officer (Spices) will provide technical and analytical support for the design and implementation of inclusive, market-led value chain interventions in the spices value chain. The role aims to strengthen the participation of women SHGs, producer collectives, and women-led FPOs in market systems.
Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in spice value chain development, including value chain analysis, intervention design, and programme implementation, with exposure to livelihoods promotion, agricultural markets, and work with producer collectives in rural development contexts. Experience of working with government systems and multi-stakeholder partnerships. Expertise in managing agricultural programs and working with SHGs, producer groups and FPOs in spices procurement and marketing. Demonstrated experience engaging with private sector actors in spice value chains. Prior experience working with multilateral organizations in the implementation of relevant programmes will be an added advantage. Proven experience in integrating gender-inclusive approaches and market linkage/value chain solutions within agricultural programmes for spice crops. Experience supporting enterprise development, value addition, and livelihoods initiatives within agricultural or rural value chains.
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Management, Rural Development, 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.
