• Identifying key stakeholder groups such as local communities, FPO’s/FPC, Modern Retail Firms, NGOs, and various government departments/ agencies and building a partnership for efficient utilization of existing solar-powered cold storage installed by SF.
• Convergence of end users with regional partners, Agri start-ups for better market linkage.
• Conducting primary research and data collection about existing implementations of cold storage across local geographies.
• Organizing training and capacity building programs and Local field coordination with all stakeholders.
• Leverage existing networks, and those facilitated through partners to create the required market channels, and linkages to enable a robust business model.
• Regularly report on the improvements and impact of these interventions in terms of income, utilization, and business diversification for end users.
• Report on Geography mapping and existing business model with detailed insights, pro’s & con of solar-powered cold storages.
• Identifying and building a partnership with local communities, FPO’s/FPC, NGOs, and various government departments/ agencies.
• Developing a suitable business model for solar-powered cold storage and other PHL interventions

• Proven experience in Agribusiness, AgriTech, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO)
• Hands on experience in Market linkage - Someone who worked extensively with Agri start-ups is an added advantage
• Strong communication skill and Stakeholder management and relationship building
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint and other presentation tools.
• Knowledge on Fruits & vegetables trade dynamics
• Ability to travel to sites as needed and perform cross- geographic monitoring on utilization, conduct training sessions with FPOs and facilitate relevant linkages
• Ability to present information in clear and presentable formats, Sample of training sessions/ reports and presentations previously prepared by the consultant should be shared
• Someone who extensively worked in the FPO ecosystem.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply