Uday Kiran

Project manager, JICA , NGOs, Banking, Agribusiness, Govt Agency

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Agri-finance and Livelihood Development Specialist with over 3 years of experience in CSR, NGOs, FPOs, and government bodies. I have expertise in organic farming, agri-marketing, and rural development, focusing on sustainable agricultural growth. I possess a proven ability in project planning, execution, and working with diverse stakeholders to drive impactful solutions.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural, Urban
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

Sectoral Experience
? Rural Development, Livelihood
? Agri finance Community Development
? Agriculture and Horticulture
? Pre & Post Harvest Management,
? Supply Chain and Agribusiness Management
? Agri Marketing management
? Training & Capacity Building

Functional experience
? Research, Policy Analysis and Proposal Development
? Teaching and Capacity Building including design of modules
? IEC Material design and Knowledge Dissemination
? Organic farming


Job profile

Deputy Manager (Agri. Finance)
HDFC Bank, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh
Nov 2023 – Present

? Built and managed a portfolio of rural clients, increased product sales by 20%.
? Sourced and secured finance proposals from farmers and organizations, resulting in a 15% rise in
approved loans.

JICA Project, Food Value Chain (FVC) Assistant
Nippon Koei India Pvt. Ltd., Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Mar 2021 – Feb 2023

? Worked on the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Livelihood Improvement Project (APILIP) Phase-II.
? Focused on promoting and strengthening Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs).

? Strengthened and supported 20+ Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs), enhancing market linkages and capacity building.
? Delivered 10+ training programs, improving organic farming practices and post-harvest
management.
? Developed project reports and presentations, and led field visits for project stakeholders

Education:

MBA in Agribusiness Management
Institute of Agribusiness Management, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Tirupati
Graduated: 2019
This program enhanced my expertise in agri-marketing, rural development, and project management, enabling me to implement sustainable solutions in both the agribusiness and development sectors.


B.Sc. in Commercial Agriculture and Business Management
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad
Graduated: 2015
This degree provided me with a comprehensive understanding of agricultural practices and business management principles, equipping me with the skills to analyze market trends, manage agricultural enterprises, and promote effective resource utilization in the agriculture sector.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Member, Agribusiness and Agri-entrepreneurship Network: Actively participate in discussions and knowledge-sharing platforms focusing on innovative practices in agribusiness, rural development, and agri-marketing.

Volunteer, Raitu Mitra Foundation, Andhra Pradesh: Assisted in organizing and conducting workshops on organic farming, capacity-building programs for farmers, and spreading awareness about sustainable agriculture practices.

Contributor, Agricultural Policy Advocacy Groups: Collaborated with agricultural policy think tanks on preparing insights and recommendations for improving rural livelihood strategies and enhancing access to finance for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).

Guest Lecturer, Agriculture and Livelihood Programs: Delivered lectures and workshops on organic farming techniques, pre- and post-harvest management, and agri-entrepreneurship at local agricultural universities and farmer training centers.

Awarded ‘Best Project Presentation’ at Agribusiness Entrepreneur Programme (ABEP): Recognized for presenting a comprehensive business plan for a collective marketing initiative aimed at scaling local agricultural operations in Chittoor district.

FPO Capacity Building Achievement: Facilitated the successful formation and development of over 20 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) during tenure with Nippon Koei India Pvt. Ltd., helping these FPOs secure market linkages and improved access to resources.

Certification of Excellence for Livelihood Project Implementation: Received appreciation from the Water Resources Department (WRD), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, for exceptional contributions to the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation and Livelihood Improvement Project (APILIP) Phase-II.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

2-5 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Telugu

Nationality:

Indian

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