India Foundation for Humanistic Development [IFHD] is a Sec 25 (now 8) not-for-profit foundation with pan India operations. Guided by humanist values, IFHD’s vision is to rejuvenate productive landscapes equitably and sustainably.

IFHD is promoted by senior professionals, with in-depth experience in international development organizations. IFHD is governed by a Board comprising reputed professionals from the agriculture, law and corporate sector. IFHD staff have a collective experience in social, entrepreneurial and private sectors and skill sets covering agriculture, food, retail, financial, skill development and speak multiple Indian languages. Currently IFHD employs 8 full time and 8-part time senior experts who are proficient in various aspects of FPO promotion and strengthening.

IFHD’s key programme areas are sustainable agriculture, livelihoods, social entrepreneurship, biodiversity, greening food and energy systems. IFHD has specific expertise in the promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) i.e. its mobilization, aggregation, capacity building /hand holding in technical areas.

IFHD’s flagship programme, ProCIF - Producer Entrepreneurship Catalyst and Incubation Facility (ProCIF), is a social innovation programme, initiated by Hivos International and implemented by India Foundation for Humanistic Development (IFHD) and supported by TATA Trust. ProCIF seeks to incubate and transform asset-poor FPOs across India into self-reliant sustainable enterprises. ProCIF facilitates FPOs to access funds through grants, soft loans as well as market based finance, depending on the maturity and the readiness of the FPO coupled with a cross cutting Technical Assistance Facility to support FPOs through their stages of growth and evolution.

Key Responsibility Areas:
IFHD is inviting applications for qualified and experienced Individual Professionals to be empanelled as Level 1 & Level 2 consultants for Sustainable Agriculture Production Technologies. In order to get the best results out, the empanelled consultants need to work directly with the FPOs by providing the required trainings, hand holding support in Sustainable Agriculture. The empanelled consultants need to travel to the FPO sites rural and semi-urban areas where the FPOs are located.

Qualifications and Experiences:
I. For Level 1 consultants:
Graduation in Agriculture or Allied Science with Post Graduation in Agri Business Management (ABM/MBA-ABM/MABM/PGDBM-Agribusiness Management/PGDABM/Post Graduate in Economics or Agricultural Economics or Commerce or MBA/PGDBM in Finance/MBA (Agri Marketing and Cooperation)/PGDABM or a closely related field from a recognized University.
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of work experience in working with small farmers, of which at least 2 years of active engagement with FPOs (Farmer Producer Companies / Cooperatives)
Excellent command over English and the local language of the state for which application is submitted
Experience of working in projects and programmes related to the promotion of Sustainable Agriculture
Experience in promoting LEISA, INM, IPM, NPM and Organic Farming with farmers’ groups
Experience in Post-Harvest Management and Organic Certification
Experience in Agri Market Linkages and Value Chain Development
Good understanding of the Agriculture Scenario of the state/s for which the application is submitted
Ability to work in multi- cultural and multi-lingual teams
Good communication and training skills
Experience in organising and facilitating training programmes for the small producers

II. For Level 2 consultants:
Post Graduate (PG) in Agriculture/Agribusiness/Rural Development (RD/Social Sciences/MBA/M.Sc.Agri+MBA/Masters in PHM/MBA (Finance/Graduate/Post Graduate in Agriculture and other Allied Sector and Marketing
Minimum 5 to 7 years of work experience in working with small farmers, active engagement with FPOs (Farmer Producer Companies / Cooperatives), community development, marketing and allied sectors, expertise in crops, language and demography
Proven track record in developing crop based training material / manuals in Sustainable Agriculture
Excellent command over English and the local language of the state/s for which application is submitted
Experience of working in projects and programmes related to promotion of Sustainable Agriculture
Experience in promoting LEISA, INM, IPM, NPM, Organic Farming with farmer’s groups
Experience in Post-Harvest Management and Organic Certification
Experience in Agri Market Linkages and Value Chain Development
Excellent understanding of the Agriculture Scenario of the state/s for which the application is submitted
Ability to work in multi- cultural and multi-lingual teams
Excellent communication, facilitation and training skills
Experience in organising and facilitating training programmes for the small producers

The specific responsibilities of the consultant would include:
Developing crop based training material / manuals for the use of the members and staff of the FPOs
Train selected members of the FPOs in Sustainable Agriculture and build a team of trainers
Conduct relevant experimentation and field trials in major crops grown by the FPOs
Support FPOs to develop linkage with relevant agriculture departments, universities, research institutions and KvKs
Visit and support the FPOs as per the work plan
Monitor the implementation of sustainable agriculture practices by the FPO
Organise workshops / seminars
Work in close co-ordination with other empanelled consultants
Participate and contribute in the review and planning meeting organised
Regular reporting of the activities as prescribed in the terms and conditions of contracting

Locations: Karnataka, Bangalore.

How to Apply: Terms of Engagement. The duration of the consultancy days per year would depend on the depth of engagement which is to be planned with the FPOs. However, consultants need to specify number of days s/he can spare per year. The fees is per day and not per month or year. The expected fee per day need to be specified by the consultant in the CV.
To apply for this position please email CV and cover letter to info@ifhd.in with the following subjects Level 1 Consultant and Level 2 Consultant. The cover letter should indicate the position being applied for and state/s in which the applicant is interested to provide services.
Applicants are advised to apply at the earliest and not wait for the deadline since the position will get filled on the receipt of the right application and hence we may not wait for the deadline to get over. Only Shortlisted candidates would be contacted for further discussions.

Communication Address:
India Foundation for Humanistic Development (IFHD)
#6, 1st Floor, 2nd Cross, Vasanthnagar
Bangalore 560052
Email: info@ifhd.in
Website: www.ifhd.in
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