Business Development Facilitator

Job Overview

Business Development Facilitator

The ideal candidate will combine analytical acumen with strong community engagement skills to design and implement sustainable business models in line with CAS’s mission of inclusive rural development.

Location- Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh

Remuneration- 5 to 6 lakh per annum

Key Responsibilities

1. Sectoral Surveys & Field Assessments

• Design and execute detailed field surveys to evaluate opportunities in agriculture, Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), Minor Forest Products (MFPs), and carbon-sequestering practices.
• Identify high-potential clusters for intervention and enterprise development.

2. Market Research & Demand-Supply Analysis

• Conduct demand-supply gap assessments to inform strategy development.
• Identify viable products, market trends, and potential value chain enhancements.

3. Community Engagement & Capacity Building

• Mobilize and engage with farmer groups, youth, and local institutions.
• Facilitate training sessions on sustainable agribusiness practices and carbon credit literacy.

4. Business Plan Development

• Prepare comprehensive and context-specific business plans for FPOs and other rural enterprises.
• Integrate sustainability, market linkage, and revenue-generation components into planning.

5. Carbon Credit Project Facilitation

• Design and oversee climate-smart agricultural initiatives focused on carbon offsetting.
• Assist in measuring, documenting, and linking generated carbon credits with verified carbon markets.

6. FPO Formation & Strengthening

• Support the formation and legal registration of new FPOs.
• Enhance FPO governance, compliance, financial planning, and enterprise development capacities.

7. Market Linkages & Buyer Engagement

• Facilitate direct producer-market connections across local, regional, and institutional buyers.
• Advocate for fair trade and ethical sourcing mechanisms.

8. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain high-quality documentation of field activities, assessments, workshops, and outcomes.
• Submit periodic, data-driven reports to the central management team.

9. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise a small team working across two blocks.
• Provide planning, mentorship, and performance monitoring support.
  

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Business Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 2–4 years of field-level experience in rural enterprise development, FPO incubation, or sustainable agriculture

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of agribusiness models, community institutions, and rural market dynamics
• Experience in survey design, market analysis, and business plan preparation
• Hands-on experience with FPO governance, capacity building, and regulatory processes
• Familiarity with carbon credit mechanisms or climate-resilient agriculture is a significant advantage

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), MS Teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Hindi and English

Other Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage field teams
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Prior exposure to the socio-economic landscape of Chhattisgarh will be preferred
  

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply directly via LinkedIn or upload their updated CV and a brief cover letter to https://forms.gle/aNiy86yRqaRiiHqM9

About Chhattisgarh Agricon Samiti (CAS)

CAS is a not-for-profit organization committed to inclusive rural development through sustainable agriculture, livelihoods enhancement, and climate resilience. We collaborate with communities, governments, and private stakeholders to drive scalable impact across Chhattisgarh.

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