Associate Practice Leader - Agriculture Operations and Program Management

Specific tasks would include (but not limited to)

• Program Management : Managing large-scale development programs within India as well as those that have an international interface.

Ensuring timeliness and quality of deliverables for a portfolio of projects and providing leadership support to the project operations and lead the teams reporting in to this position. Builds reputation of the program through sharing of evidence-based impact and participation in key stakeholder events

Value Chain Development : Providing leadership in the implementation of value chain development approaches / models; business plan development; market analysis; cost-benefit analysis and facilitating preparation of detailed implementation report (DIR);

Assist project implementation team / s on Development of Commodity Value Chain and market linkage for various products / commodities in the Agriculture and allied activities, scale-up, capacity-building, production techniques and value chain development (both forward & backward linkages), Should have hands-on experience in overseeing project deliverables.

Institution Building : Oversee internal strategic initiatives that help contribute towards continuous evolution as an institution, Build and strengthen internal systems contributing towards efficient functioning of the organization, contribute to team performance and management of the program staff, provide leadership and motivation and develop a culture of constant learning and improvement.

Ensure strict compliance with TNS’s objectives, strategies, policies, procedures and best practices, as well as those of the donors

Business Development : Actively seek out opportunities for new programs or program expansion in the areas of agriculture systems, entrepreneurship, livelihoods and social enterprises contributing towards long term growth. In collaboration with the Program Development team develop an opportunity pipeline and nurture relationships to capture new funding.

Accountable for donor engagement including business development, thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. Build upon TechnoServe's expertise of delivering value, and grow our portfolio of programs. Cultivating and supporting relationships with domestic and international donors and partners.

Master’s Degree in Business or International Development / Social Impact background

15-20 years of relevant experience in managing end-to-end project management of large scale programs funded by bi-lateral / multi-lateral organizations such as World Bank, ADB, DFID, GIZ, USAID, and International Donors. Experience in Agriculture value chain is a Must

Preference for prior experience as a team leader on multi-stake-holder engagement programs, managing large team operations and project management

Experience having led verticals / practice areas, stakeholder management, program strategy, knowledge management, project monitoring, budgeting, staff management, and New Business Development within a development sector organization

Should possess strong client engagement skills, working with senior leadership and the ability to influence decision-making for high impact

Should have humility and willingness to listen and learn from peer groups

Should possess excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills

Flexibility to travel extensively