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Job Description
- Develop an enterprise strategy in the rice value chain.
- Conduct feasibility study of enterprises in the rice value chain most in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
- Conduct a mapping exercise of relevant training and financial schemes.
- Review the existing training modules of UN Women on enterprise and integrate rice value chain aspects in the module.
- Undertake enterprise training of key stakeholders.
- Provide hand-holding support to set up enterprises by women entrepreneurs.
- Provide market-linkages for the sustainability of the enterprises.
Deliverables:
- Enterprise strategy developed for the rice value chain. - (August 2024) - Payment 10% of consultancy fee.
- Viable enterprises in the rice value chain identified and mapped to relevant training and financial schemes for Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh - (August 2024) - Payment 10% of consultancy fee.
- Key stakeholders required to operationalise these enterprises identified and technical support provided to operationalization of these enterprises - (September 2024) - Payment 10% of consultancy fee.
- Train the trainers manual on enterprise in rice value chain developed - (September 2024) - Payment 10% of consultancy fee.
- 6 enterprise training for women entrepreneurs conducted - (September 2024) - Payment 20% of consultancy fee.
- Market-linkages to at least 24 enterprises provided by connecting them to commercial/institutional buyer and contracts signed - (October to November 2024) - Payment 20% of consultancy fee.
- Hand-holding support provided to at least 12 women led SHGs/FPOs - (November to December 2024) - Payment 20% of consultancy fee.
Competencies
Core Values / Guiding Principles:
Integrity:
- Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct
Professionalism:
- Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work
Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff
- Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity
Core Competencies:
Ethics and Values:
- Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
Organizational Awareness:
- Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Work in teams:
- Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating and Information Sharing:
- Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:
- Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others.
Conflict Management:
- Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution
Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
- Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge
Functional Competencies:
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
- Focuses on impact and result for the partners and responds positively to feedback
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master s degree or equivalent in Enterprise, Marketing and Development Studies, or any Social Sciences or a related field.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise development and women s empowerment concepts and approaches in rural development/agriculture projects;
- Extensive expertise in developing enterprises in agriculture and specifically the rice value chain;
- Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical terms in a non-technical language;
- Experience of working in the similar assignments is preferable;
- Experience of working with UN agencies, international organization is desirable.
Language Requirements:
- Strong written skills in English and good command over Hindi and Telugu.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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