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Role and Responsibilities:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/p>- Client and Stakeholder Management:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Act as the primary point of contact for the client (BMGF) and\n other stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Collaborate with internal track leads (market linkage, finance,\n agri\-advisory, gender, tech, climate, etc.) and external stakeholders,\n including government departments, agricultural universities, and private\n sector players.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Foster partnerships with public institutions, private sector\n service providers, and non\-profit organizations to enhance the DFS\n platform\u2019s value proposition.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>- Project Planning and Execution:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Develop, plan, and manage the DFS project plan and activities,\n ensuring alignment with deliverables and timelines.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Monitor project milestones, budgets, and risks, using project management\n tools to automate processes and ensure efficiency.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Facilitate the launch of DFS pilots and monitor their\n effectiveness, recommending adjustments to enhance performance and\n impact.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>- Collaboration and Coordination:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Engage with stakeholders such as agricultural universities,\n directorates of agriculture, agtech firms, and community organizations to\n co\-develop the DFS platform.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Leverage existing assets, systems, and infrastructure of the\n Government of Bihar to ensure the sustainability and scalability of the\n DFS platform.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Work closely with government officials (secretaries, directors) to\n resolve project\-related queries and ensure smooth implementation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>- Project Monitoring and Reporting:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Establish mechanisms to track project progress and prepare periodic\n reports for clients, steering committees, and other stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Coordinate with internal Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation\n (MLE) teams to prepare impact and outcome reports for the DFS project.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Analyze user feedback to identify areas for improvement and\n address technical or operational challenges.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>- Capacity Building and Awareness:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Organize training programs and workshops for farmers, extension\n workers, and stakeholders to enhance digital literacy and promote\n platform utilization.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Advocate for user needs by gathering feedback and integrating it\n into platform design and features.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>Skills and Expertise:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/p>Technical Skills:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Strong understanding of project management principles, preferably\n in the agricultural sector in India.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Familiarity with software development life cycles, especially in\n state and central government IT projects.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Proven experience managing large\-scale, complex government and\n agriculture projects.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Knowledge of emerging agri\-business models and digital technologies\n transforming agriculture.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Analytical skills to evaluate government policies, programs, and\n implementation strategies.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Demonstrated ability to manage collaborations across multiple teams\n and stakeholders.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Teamwork and Leadership:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Proven experience managing diverse teams and complex projects.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Excellent client management and leadership abilities.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative\n environment.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Communication Skills:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Excellent writing and presentation skills, with the ability to\n prepare high\-quality reports and presentations.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Proficient in oral communication in English; knowledge of local\n languages spoken in Bihar is preferred.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement,\n particularly with senior government officials.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Other Soft Skills:<\/span><\/span><\/b>
<\/p>- Self\-motivated and driven to achieve project goals.<\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Passion for rural and agribusiness development.<\/span><\/span>
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