Senior Implementation Manager, FPO Program

We are seeking a strong candidate for the Senior Implementation Manager, FPO Program. This person will directly partner with the Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) in Delhi and will play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful implementation of the initial pilot program and its evolution as it expands. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust relationships with key national stakeholders, including SFAC, Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD) in Lucknow, Laxmanrao Inamdar National Academy for Co-operative Research & Development (LINAC), and relevant state government officials.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Coordination: Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and project manager for all program workstreams, including technical integration, content development, training, deployment, and evaluation.
• Implementation Oversight: Provide direct leadership in the training and deployment workstreams, and liaise effectively with Wadhwani Foundation staff leading technical integration, content development, and evaluation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with Wadhwani Foundation staff and partners to identify and overcome program obstacles.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide regular reports to leadership on program activities and outcomes.
• Partnership Development: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the FPO ecosystem and the Wadhwani Foundation's capabilities to assess and propose additional partnership opportunities.
• Representation: Represent the Wadhwani Foundation in relevant forums, conferences, and events to promote the Wadhwani FPO Program.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in program management.
• Proven track record of managing successful program implementations within the Indian agricultural ecosystem, preferably with FPOs specifically.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with partners, including senior leadership, to ensure program success.
• Experience working in the Ministry of Agriculture is highly advantageous.

Skills & Expertise

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A genuine passion for FPO capacity-building, coupled with a sense of urgency for achieving change.