Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Farmer Producer Company (FPC)
About the Organization:
JSLPS, an autonomous body under the Department of Rural Development, Government of Jharkhand, is leading an initiative to strengthen rural livelihoods by mobilizing women into SHGs and federations, with a special focus on goat farming in Hazaribagh , Koderma , Giridih & Chatra districts with the Head Quarter at Hazaribagh district.
This women-led Swarn Adivasi Mahila Kisan Producer Company , Address – Hno-91 PO-Lupung , PS-Katkamsandi, Hedlag , Hazaribagh , 825301 , Jharkhand . Swarn Adivasi Mahila Kisan Producer Company (FPC) has been established by SHG members to build a sustainable, inclusive, and commercially viable goat value chain. Its operations include goat aggregation, breed improvement, feed production, animal healthcare services, and marketing of live goats and processed meat. The initiative aims to increase household incomes, strengthen women’s entrepreneurship, and serve as a replicable model for livestock-based livelihoods in rural Jharkhand.
Responsibilities:
As the CEO of the producer Company, the person has to stay in the head quarter of the PE and will be responsible for the followings:
• Overall turnover and profitability of the PC, in line with the business plan
• Efficient management of business operations including procurement and storage of the commodities, processing, marketing and management of working capital
• Efficient management of cost of operations
• Support for the functioning of the PC as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) which includes operations of procurement centre, logistics and supply chain, processing centre operations, quality control, distribution, sales, marketing etc.
• Enable shareholder Mobilization from among the farmers
• Adoption and follow the price discovery mechanism as per SoP and to enable purchasing of commodities at appropriate rates from member farmers
• Identification of new revenue streams, in line with the core business functions of PE
• Initiate to build up share capital of the company
• Conduct market research and building profitable market linkages
• Integration of technology to explore alternatives for value addition of primary produce
• Ensure compliance to Govt. policies and norms
• Facilitate adoption of technology solutions / IT for operations of PCs
• Apart from these above, following are the routine tasks, which will be required to be performed by the CEO, as per the guidelines of the Companies Act, 2013
• Perform administrative acts of routine nature including managing day-today affairs of the company
• Operate bank accounts or authorize any person, subject to the general or special approval Of the Board
• Make arrangements for safe custody of cash and other assets of the Company
• Sign MOUs for business related activities as may be authorized by the Board for and on behalf of the Producer Company
• Maintain proper books of accounts, prepare annual accounts, place the audited accounts before the Board and in the annual general meeting of the Members
• Furnish the members with periodic information to appraise them of the operation and functions of the Company
• Make appointments to posts in accordance with the powers delegated to him or her by the Board
• Assist the Board in the formation of goals, objectives, strategies, plans and policies.
• Advise the Board with respect to legal and regulatory matters concerning the proposed and on-going activities and take necessary action in respect thereof
• Exercise the powers as may be necessary in the ordinary course of business
• Discharge such other functions, and exercise such other powers, as may be delegated by the Board
• To provide timely information to the members and Board of Directors for scheduled meetings, board meetings, Annual General Meetings or emergency/short notice meetings.
Apart from these CEO will have the following other commitments:
• Provide all necessary data and information as asked by stakeholders
• Participate in internal and external monitoring visits and audits
• Compliance with guidelines / procedures of funding and other concerned agencies
• Participate in review meetings and provide regular updates and presentations
• Participate in workshops/summits/conferences/training sessions as may be deemed necessary
• Preparation of weekly/Monthly/ yearly project reports of the PE
Skills/Knowledge
• Thorough understanding of the policy environment for promotion of FPOs
• Business operations management skills like planning, review and implementation are extremely important
• Develop linkages with key players in the value chain including market
• Knowledge of technical know-how to engage with a large variety of stakeholders like processors, Retailers, Corporate, traders, input suppliers, government officials, administrative officials, field staff and farmers to create value for farmers
• Interested to work with rural communities especially women, people from varying backgrounds, demographic characteristics and educational levels
Qualifications Required:
• Post-Graduation or Graduation or an equivalent degree in Veterinary Science, PDGM, PGDRM, Agribusiness Management and other related fields from the institute of repute
Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of work experience, preferably in Business management with top line and bottom-line responsibilities
• Experience of handling operations for 3-5 years, preferably in Farmer Producer Company/ Meat Processing unit/ Goat Export Units/ Goat meat retail/e-retailing etc.
• People from Goat trading background are preferred
• Other: Fluency in English and Hindi is required.
The position will be based out of district/block level in focus districts which presently are Hazaribagh , Koderma , Giridih & Chatra. The salary is commensurable with current salary, experience and industry standard.
For any queries , applicants may write to swarnadivasmahilakishanhz@gmail.com
Interested Candidates may apply from this link :
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