Senior Implementation Manager, FPO Program

Designation: Implementation Manager, FPO Program

Location : Delhi

Role Overview:

The Wadhwani FPO Program is an important new initiative aimed at providing capacity-building to Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and their support organizations, Cluster Based Business Organizations (CBBOs). Implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the program will deliver high-quality interactive content, AI copilots, and human services, all leveraging the Wadhwani GenieAI platform

We are seeking a strong candidate for the role of Implementation Manager. This person will partner directly 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 the evolution of the program as it expands. The Implementation Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key national stakeholders, including SFAC, Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow and LaxmanraoInamdar National Academy for Co-operative Research & Development (LINAC), as well as relevant state government officials.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Serve as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and project manager for all program workstreams: technical integration, content development, training, deployment, and evaluation.

·        Provide direct leadership in the training and deployment workstreams; liaise with Wadhwani Foundation staff leading the technical integration, content development, and evaluation workstreams.

·        Collaborate effectively with Wadhwani Foundation staff and partners to identify and overcome program obstacles.

·         Provide regular reports to leadership on activities and outcomes.

·         Develop a comprehensive understanding of the FPO ecosystem and the Wadhwani Foundation's capabilities in order to assess and propose additional partnership opportunities.

·        Represent the Wadhwani Foundation in relevant forums, conferences, and events to promote the Wadhwani FPO Program.

Skills & Experience:

·         At least 10 years’ experience in program management.

·         Proven track record of managing successful program implementations in the Indian agricultural ecosystem, preferably with FPOs specifically.

·        Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with partners, including senior leadership, to ensure program success.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

     Â·         Experience  working in Ministry of Agriculture.

     Â·         A genuine passion for FPO capacity-building, with a sense of urgency for achieving change