Block Coordinator

Catalyst Group ยท 3 weeks ago
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Location
Dondi
Employment Type
Employee
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Terms of Reference (ToR)

Position: Block Coordinator

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. FPO Development and Sustainability

  1. Facilitate the overall growth and sustainability of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in line with the 3Fold model.
  2. Support FPOs in achieving operational and financial sustainability within the planned project period.
  3. Develop and implement business plans for Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) to ensure long-term viability and independence.
  4. Promote good governance, transparency, and accountability within FPOs.

2. Programme Implementation

  1. Ensure effective implementation of all components of the 3Fold model, including:
  2. Farm Advisory Services
  3. Enterprise Development
  4. Financial Inclusion and Access to Services
  5. Input Supply and Output Marketing
  6. Value Addition
  7. Institution Building
  8. Climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture practices
  9. Ensure timely achievement of project deliverables and milestones.

3. Farmer Services and Livelihood Promotion

  1. Facilitate integrated farmer services, including:
  2. Access to quality seeds, fertilizers, bio-inputs, and crop protection products
  3. Financial services and credit linkages
  4. Market access and aggregation
  5. Extension and advisory services
  6. Promote diversified livelihood opportunities linked to agriculture for enhanced income and resilience.

4. Enterprise Development

  1. Identify and promote viable farm and non-farm enterprises.
  2. Develop local entrepreneurs for agri-inputs, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, seed production, custom hiring centres, and other rural enterprises.
  3. Conduct continuous opportunity mapping, value chain analysis, and feasibility assessments for enterprise development.
  4. Facilitate market linkages and business partnerships.

5. Institution Building

  1. Strengthen Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs), Enterprise Groups, and Farmer Producer Organizations.
  2. Build the capacities of FPO Board of Directors, lead farmers, entrepreneurs, and community institutions.
  3. Support regular governance meetings, statutory compliance, and institutional strengthening.

6. Business Development

  1. Drive business growth of FPOs by increasing farmer participation in:
  2. Input business
  3. Output aggregation and marketing
  4. Value-added products
  5. Enterprise services
  6. Support branding, quality assurance, packaging, and marketing of organic and other agricultural products.
  7. Monitor business performance and recommend strategies for growth.

7. Team Leadership and Coordination

  1. Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to the block-level project team.
  2. Coordinate with thematic specialists and service lines to ensure timely delivery of technical services.
  3. Facilitate convergence with government departments, financial institutions, technical agencies, and market partners.

8. Digital Systems and ICT

  1. Work closely with ICT partners to implement digital solutions for:
  2. Farmer registration
  3. Farm advisory
  4. Input demand planning
  5. Order booking
  6. Crop estimation
  7. Output aggregation and marketing
  8. Promote effective utilization of digital platforms by farmers, FPOs, and project staff.

9. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

  1. Ensure effective implementation of the MEAL framework.
  2. Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
  3. Analyze programme performance and recommend corrective actions.
  4. Ensure timely submission of reports, MIS, and other project information as per organizational requirements.

10. Stakeholder Engagement

  1. Build and maintain strong relationships with:
  2. Government departments
  3. Panchayati Raj Institutions
  4. Financial institutions
  5. NGOs and development partners
  6. Private sector organizations
  7. Market actors
  8. Represent the organization in block-level coordination meetings and external forums.

11. Compliance and Reporting

  1. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor guidelines, and statutory requirements.
  2. Submit periodic progress reports, financial updates, activity reports, and other documentation within agreed timelines.

12. Other Responsibilities

  1. Perform any additional duties assigned by the Reporting Manager or higher authorities in support of organizational and project objectives.