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Relevant Experience:

Minimum 15 years of experience in Horticulture Sector preferably in Development Projects in Punjab.


Job Description:

1.   Undertake a comprehensive value chain analysis of the selected products to identify the gaps/issues which needs to be addressed for its efficient performance

2.   In  consultation  with  other  experts  of  the  Value Chain Technical Assistance Team (VCTAT) ,  develop  code  of  Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) practices for each value chain which directly address the gaps identified in the value chain analysis.

3.   Ensure that capacity building and training programs are designed and implemented to effectively address the knowledge constraint of the value chain actors.

4.   Support  the  Team  Leader  in  developing  and  implementing  a  system  for  grant management. The Value Chain Specialist will also identify potential beneficiaries for infrastructure development at farm or processor’s level and assist the potential beneficiaries in developing their business plans and grant proposals.

5.   Support beneficiaries in identifying infrastructure / machinery and equipment needs and align with Project guidelines

6.  Will be a core member of VCTAT team for designing and scheduling of capacity building programs, Grant Disbursement mechanism and marketing activities for quality, cost effective and timely outputs from the whole Project.

7.   Value Chain Specialist while working with other experts of VCTAT will develop Grade quality standards developed for selected products.

8.   Any other related task


Eqducational Qualification:

Ph.D. (Agribusiness, Management Sciences, Agriculture related disciplines or equivalent)