Value Chain Expert

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About the Project

IFAD-supported Aquaculture Promotion and Livelihood Improvement Project

Key Responsibilities

• Lead

  comprehensive value chain assessments

  of the aquaculture sector in Assam, identifying bottlenecks, opportunities, and potential interventions in line with IFAD’s inclusive and pro-poor approach.
• Design and implement

  upgrading strategies

  across the aquaculture value chain, covering hatcheries, feed supply, farming practices, post-harvest handling, processing, storage, and market access.
• Facilitate

  sustainable market linkages

  between smallholders, cooperatives, producer groups, private sector actors, and institutional buyers, ensuring equitable participation of women and marginalized groups.
• Provide

  technical assistance and capacity building

  to community organizations, self-help groups (SHGs), cooperatives, and rural entrepreneurs on improved aquaculture practices, enterprise development, and financial literacy.
• Support

  livelihood diversification initiatives

  to strengthen resilience, promote income growth, and reduce vulnerability among smallholder households.
• Ensure that all interventions integrate

  climate resilience, sustainability, and inclusivity

  , in alignment with IFAD’s strategic priorities.
• Coordinate with government agencies, private sector partners, NGOs, and IFAD project management units to strengthen policy and institutional support for aquaculture development.
• Document and share

  best practices, lessons learned, and success stories

  for knowledge management and replication.
• Contribute to

  monitoring, evaluation, and reporting

  on project outputs, outcomes, and impacts as per IFAD’s results framework.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree

  in Management, Economics, Rural Development, Social Work, Fisheries, or related discipline from a recognized university/institution.

• 10+ years of professional experience

  in value chain development, aquaculture/fisheries, or rural livelihoods, with a strong track record in donor-funded or IFAD-supported projects.
• Proven expertise in

  smallholder-focused market development, inclusive value chain promotion, and rural enterprise strengthening

  .
• Solid understanding of

  aquaculture systems, rural livelihood models, and pro-poor value chain interventions

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• Experience working with

  government, private sector, producer organizations, and financial institutions

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• Strong analytical, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills; proficiency in English is essential, knowledge of Assamese/local languages preferred.

Other Details

• Contract Duration:

  44 months (extendable based on performance and project needs).

• Workplace:

  Onsite, Assam (with extensive field travel).

• Remuneration:

  Competitive, based on qualifications and experience.

Application Process

updated CV

hr.radiant.archi@gmail.com

Contact: Ankita Dasgupta – 8100929526