CENTRE OF EXCELLNCE FOR FARMER PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS

UHS CAMPUS, GKVK POST, BENGALURU-65 ============================================================

No.Dir/COE-FPO/Rectt-2/36 /2018-19 Date 15.11.2018

NOTIFICATION FOR RECRUITMENT OF STAFF FOR COE-FPO BACKGROUND TO CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (COE) FOR FARMER PRODUCER

ORGANIZATIONS:

Government of Karnataka established COE-FPO on 21-8-2017 for the overall development of FPOs in Karnataka promoted by the Karnataka State Department of Horticulture with its registered Office of COE-FPO is at the University of Horticultural Sciences Campus, GKVK Post, Bengaluru-560065, Karnataka, India. The COE-FPO an Institutional mechanism will engage in policy analysis, develop knowledge base within the state for gearing up the integrated development of FPOs. It will also serve as a platform for coordination among various departments and other related government agencies, NGOs, private sector firms, and other organizations dealing with the horticulture and allied sectors for fulfilling the objectives and mandates of the Centre.

Objectives of COE-FPO: The COE-FPO is organized with objectives,(a)To impart training and handholding assistance to FPOs for their development and evolution into effective enterprises working especially for economic benefit of smallholder members.(b)To become an institution of pre-eminence for research, learning and knowledge dissemination on Producer Enterprises in general and Farmer Producer Organizations in particular (c)To act as an think-tank for guiding policy and developmental interventions aimed at Producer Enterprises in general and Farmer Producer Organizations in particular (d)To demonstrate an effective institutional model that promotes economic sustainability and self-reliance while serving the cause of disadvantaged entities such as Producer Enterprises and small holders.(e)Promote partnerships between the government and civil society inclusive of various stakeholders of horticulture and allied sectors

Functions of COE-FPO: The COE-FPO will deliver following broad functions (a)To function as an advisory group agency for FPOs to co-ordinate policies and programmes related to sustainable FPO management (b)T o coordinate with Horticulture Department and other allied development departments, farm universities, in strengthening their respective core area of activities and enhance the impact of the outputs pertaining to FPOs (c) To refresh and enhance professional capabilities of Chief Executive Officers of FPOs and other members and extension workers through Training, Consultancy and Research (d) Collaboration with different institutions for bringing in new learnings to the state and partner for implementing best practices of FPOs (e) Any other function that is relevant and beneficial for the growth development and sustainability of FPOs in the state.

In order to accomplish its activities of COE-FPO the centre would like to recruit the following positions with aforesaid terms and conditions. The centre reserves the right of withdrawing any of the positions at any time of recruitment.

(1) DIRECTOR

Eligibility Conditions:

(a)

Officers working under the State Government or State Farm Universities or Central Government or Recognized Research Institutions or Public Sector Undertakings or Semi-Government or Statutory or Autonomous Organizations or International Institutions

(b)

Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii)With five years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts of in Level, Rs. 37400-67,000 with Rs. 10,000 AGP of pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department

(c)

Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience:

A first class Masters degree in Horticulture/Agriculture/Business Administration/Management from a recognized University/reputed Institute. Outstanding academic credentials including a Ph.D. Degree from a reputed

Institution with a good publication record as book/ research/policy papers. Fifteen years' experience in the field agriculture or agri-business management including five years experience in administrative position. Senior managerial experience in agriculture based development initiatives, training institutions and extensive fund raising experience International exposure on agriculture development, farmers institutions and institutional linkages

Experience of working in multicultural and multidisciplinary agri/horti based development environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks relevant development organizations, demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with private sector institutions

Should have experience of Institution-building, value chain related programs at reputed International/National Institutes and be passionate about building organization that reflects the talent, energy and potential towards agriculture development in general and farmers welfare in specific.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in Kannada and

English Demonstrated experience of fund raising PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications

(d) List of Duties/Responsibilities attached to the post of Director

Provide vision and leadership to drive implementation of COE-FPO strategy

Oversee management of COE-FPO to ensure the Institute is appropriately structured, effectively administered, staffed and funded to deliver development and functioning of FPOs in Karnataka

Meet the goals and mission of the COE-FPO, particularly in the context farmer producers organizations and farmers welfare

Co-ordinate policies and programmes with Horticulture Department and other allied development departments, horticulture university/other farm universities/KVKs in Karnataka/NABARD etc related to sustainable management of FPOs.

Build partnerships and networking, encourage the transfer of results into development and implementation of strategies and sustain resources for growth

Be the principal communicator and ambassador for COE-FPO with strong representational skills, serving as spokesperson for the Centre.

Sustain and build excellent relationships established with national, regional and global research institutions.

Provide mentorship and guide for the overall development of the Centre

(e)

Age limit: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 57 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

(f)

Period of Deputation:-Period of deputation shall be for three years with scope for further extension for second term based on satisfactory performance.

(g)

Remuneration:-The position carries competitive remuneration in the scale of Rs. 37400-67,000 with Rs. 10,000 AGP with additional increments for deserving candidates

(2) SENIOR CONSULTANT-ORGANIZATION CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT (to be re-designated as Deputy Director for regional center)

(a)

Officers under the State Government or Universities or Central Government or Recognized Research Institutions or Public Sector Undertakings or Semi-Government or Statutory or Autonomous Organizations or International Institutions

(b)

Holding analogous posts on regular basis with a minimum of 08 years' of experience

(c)

Possessing the following educational qualification and experience

A first class M.Sc., degree in Horticulture/Agriculture & allied sciences from a recognized University/reputed Institute.

The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic career including a Ph.D. Degree from a reputed Institution with a good publication record as book/research/policy papers

Experience in institution/organization building, stakeholders development and management and their sustenance

Experience working in horticulture/agriculture development, extension and research in State/National/International organizations

Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and development organizations; and demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships

PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications

Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in Kannada and English

(d) List of Duties/Responsibilities

Assist the Director and technical experts to achieve the mandate of the

COE-FPO

Develop Institution building and organization development plans for FPOs

Develop internal systems design and stakeholder management, stakeholder

management, compliance and sustainable management

Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance targets for organizational planning of FPOs

Co-ordinate policies and programmes with Horticulture Department and other allied development departments, farm universities related to development programmes of FPOs and their sustainable management

Establish convergence and synergies among ongoing programmes at the state and National level on FPOs

Sustain and build excellent relationships established with national, regional and global research institutions

(e)

Age limit:-The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 50 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

(f)

Period of Deputation:-Period of deputation shall ordinarily not exceed three years with scope for further extension for second term based on satisfactory performance

(g)

Remuneration:-In the scale of Associate Professor Rs.37,400-67000 + AGP of 9000 or scale appropriate

(3)

SENIOR CONSULTANT-INTEGRATIVE TECHNICAL CAPACITY

Professionals with background, with a blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or autonomous organizations or International Institutions possessing the following educational qualification and experience.

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

A first class M.Sc., degree in Horticulture/Agriculture & allied sciences from a recognized University/reputed Institute.

The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic career including a Ph.D. Degree from a reputed Institution with a good publication record as book/research/policy papers

Experience in technology development, innovations, technology commercialization and sustainable management Experience in post-harvesting processing, new product development and upscaling Experience working in horticulture/agriculture technology development, and research in State/National/International organizations

Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and development organizations; and demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships

PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in Kannada and English

(d) List of Duties/Responsibilities

Assist the Director and technical experts to achieve the mandate of the COE-

FPO Develop Institution building and organization development plans for FPOs Develop technologies, innovations and products for sustainable management of

FPOs

Co-ordinate policies and programmes with Horticulture Department and other allied development departments, farm universities related to development programmes of FPOs and their sustainable management

Establish convergence and synergies among ongoing programmes at the state and National level on FPOs Sustain and build excellent relationships established with national, regional and global research institutions Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance targets for technology management on FPOs

(e)

Age limit:-The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 50 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

(f)

Period of Deputation:-Period of deputation shall ordinarily not exceed three years with scope for further extension for second term based on satisfactory performance

(g)

Remuneration:-Negotiable based on the experience and expertize of the candidate

(4)

CONSULTANT-ACTION RESEARCH AND PILOT PROJECTS

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or autonomous organizations or International Institutions possessing the following educational qualification and experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

Masters degree in relevant subject from a recognized University/reputed Institute with preference for Ph.D Applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic career More than 10 years of experience in the areas of conducting and implementation of applied research Demonstrated the ability to test, pilot and validate the research ideas and their commercialization In depth analytical skills with substantial experience of performing complex qualitative & quantitative analysis

Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in related research and development organizations; and demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships

PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in Kannada and English

(b) List of Duties/Responsibilities

Assist the Director and Deputy Directors to achieve the mandate of the COE-FPO Lead the horizontal units and responsible for development of annual workplans

in consultation with the leads of the vertical units Plan and execute action research and pilot projects Co-ordinate and conduct programmes with Horticulture and other allied

development departments, farm universities, KVKs etc related to conduct of action research on FPOs Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance targets for action research on FPOs Any other responsibility required for effective functioning of the Centre

(c)

Period of Deputation:-Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one year with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance

(d)

Remuneration:-Negotiable based on the experience and expertise

(5)

SENIOR FELLOW-CERTIFICATION

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or autonomous organizations possessing the following educational qualification and experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience: Masters degree in related subject/human resource management from a recognized University/Institute of repute The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic career Experience of conducting/organizing/capacity enhancement workshops/trainings in horticulture/agriculture/allied disciplines Experience in conduct of certification programmes for Institutions/organizations/farmers and other stakeholders in industry Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and development organizations; and demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in Kannada and English

(b ) List of Duties/Responsibilities Assist the senior consultant designing/planning/organizing and conduct of special training programme for the CEOs/other stakeholders of FPOs Assist the senior consultant in certification programme for FPOs and other stakeholders of FPOs Co-ordinate policies and programmes with Horticulture Department and other allied development departments, farm universities, KVKs etc related for trainings and certification

Establish convergence and synergies among ongoing training programmes at the state and National level on FPOs Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance targets for training and certification of FPOs Any other responsibility required for effective functioning of the Centre

(c)

Period of Deputation:-Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one year with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance

(d)

Remuneration:-Negotiable based on the experience and expertise

(6)

SENIOR CONSULTANT-CONSULTING AND POLICY ADVISORY

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or autonomous organizations or International Institutions possessing the following educational qualification and experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

Masters degree in related subject from a recognized University/reputed Institute with preference for Ph.D The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic career

15 years of experience in designing policies for development sectors and serving as senior policy expert in their subject area, with extensive knowledge of the field and its actors

Ability to independently assess, debate issues to deliver and recommend policies, initiatives, program in the themes related to famer institutions and farm sector

Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and development organizations; and demonstrated ability to design and formulate polices

Experience working in public policy institutes

PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications

(a) List of Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as senior policy expert in the area of FPO and farmer institutions with extensive knowledge of the field and its actors Design policies and planning processes particularly impacting FPOs and its stakeholders Provide strategic policy advisory services and suppport to the key stakeholders

especially on themes related to FPOs and farm sector Drafts policy reports for uptake by the policy makers for their implementation Co-ordinate and work closely with high level representatives of other

organizations such horticulture Department, allied development departments, farm universities, KVKs etc, and other policy advisory institutes both at state and National level to build effective policies and coalitions with matters related to FPOs

Implementation of designed policies for FPOs development and promotion Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance targets for policy advisory on FPOs Establish convergence and synergies with ongoing programmes at the state and National level policies on FPOs Any other responsibility required for effective functioning of the Centre

(c)

Period of employment:-Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one year with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance

(d)

Remuneration:-Negotiable based on the experience and expertise

(7)

SENIOR FELLOW-CONSULTING AND POLICY ADVISORY

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or autonomous organizations or International Institutions possessing the following educational qualification and experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

Masters degree in related subject from a recognized University/reputed Institute with preference for Ph.D The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic career

05 years of experience in designing policies for development sectors and serving policy expert in their subject area, with extensive knowledge of the field and its actors

Ability to independently assess, debate issues to deliver and recommend policies, initiatives, program in the themes related to famer institutions and farm sector

Experience working in public policy institutes

Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and development organizations; and demonstrated ability to design and formulate polices

PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications

(b)List of Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as policy expert in the area of FPO and farmer institutions with extensive knowledge of the field and its actors Design policies and planning processes particularly impacting FPOs and its stakeholders Provide strategic policy advisory services and support to the key stakeholders

especially on themes related to FPOs and farm sector Drafts policy reports for uptake by the policy makers for their implementation Co-ordinate and work closely with high level representatives of other

organizations such horticulture Department, allied development departments, farm universities, KVKs etc, and other policy advisory institutes both at state and National level to build effective policies and coalitions with matters related to FPOs

Implementation of designed policies for FPOs development and promotion Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance targets for policy advisory on FPOs Establish convergence and synergies with ongoing programmes at the state and National level policies on FPOs Any other responsibility required for effective functioning of the Centre

(c)

Period of employment:-Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one year with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance

(d)

Remuneration:-Negotiable based on the experience and expertize

(8)

CONSULTANT-KNOWLEDGE AND DATA MANAGEMENT

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or autonomous organizations possessing the following educational qualification and experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

Masters degree in related subject from a recognized University The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic career

08 years of experience working in leading firm in data management, data warehousing, data integration, data mining, data quality, information and knowledge management

Knowledge and practical skill sets in business intelligence and business analytics

Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and development organizations; and demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships

(b) List of Duties/Responsibilities

Assist the Director and Deputy Directors to achieve the mandate of the COE-FPO

Develops tools (databases etc) that enable information, market/business intelligence etc. to be stored, secured, tracked, shared and retrieved in an effective and systematic way.

Manage data, develop dashboards, providing interpretation for strategic implications and for developing sharing and selling knowledge and data products to key stakehoders

Supports the COE in identifying technical exposure needs relating to analysis and reporting across the functional / field teams. Knowledge & experience sharing, through trainings / workshops and periodical interactive programs with FPOs Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance targets for policy advisory on FPOs

(c)

Period of employment:-Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one year with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance

(d)

Remuneration:-Negotiable based on the experience and expertise

(9)

CONSULTANT -GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or autonomous organizations possessing the following educational qualification and experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience

Masters degree HRD/Personnel Management /Finance or Post graduate degree in management/finance from a recognised Institute /University with 10 years of experience in Administration/ Establishment/ Accounts/ Stores/Purchase in a Govt. Organisation/Public/Reputed Private Institution

Knowledge of administrative/accounting rules and regulations in public/private sector organizations, computer applications/management information system. Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research environments

(b) List of Duties/Responsibilities

Provide administration / finance for the overall supervision and for efficient functioning of the COE-FPOs and its units Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance targets administrative and finance of COE-FPO

(c)

Period of employment:-Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one year with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance

(d)

Remuneration:-Negotiable based on the experience and expertise

(10)

ADMIN ASSISTANT CUM COMPUTER OPERATOR

(a)

Eligibility Conditions: Personnel working under the State Government or State Farm Universities

(b)

Educational qualifications and experience:

Bachelors degree in related subject from a recognized University/reputed

Institute with preference Experience working in leading firm general administration and support services Knowledge in computers and book keeping Experience working in Institutes with general administration and support

services

(c) List of Duties/Responsibilities Assist the Director and Deputy Directors to achieve the mandate of the COE-FPO Provide administration and shared support for efficient functioning of the COE-FPOs and its units

(d)

Period of Deputation:-Period of deputation shall be for three years with scope for further extension for second term based on satisfactory performance.

(d)

Remuneration:-30350-750-32600-850-36000-950-39800-1100-46400-1250-53900

1450-58250/Scale appropriate

Note Submitted for approval for issuing notification for recruitment.

Sd/-Director Centre of Excellence Farmer Producer Organization