About JSPVAT Phase‑2.0

The JEEViKA Special Purpose Vehicle for Agricultural Transformation (JSPVAT) Phase‑2.0 is a flagship initiative of the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society under the Department of Rural Development, Government of Bihar. Supported by the Gates Foundation and implemented by MSC in partnership with technical agencies, the program strengthens commercially viable, climate‑resilient, and market‑oriented agricultural and livestock enterprises.

Within the livestock sector, JSPVAT 2.0 focuses on:

Strengthening existing Goat Producer Companies (GPCs)
Establishing new women‑led goat enterprises
Improving aggregation systems and market access
Building sustainable producer‑owned institutions for long‑term income generation
Position Summary

The Consultant – FPO Strengthening will support the formation, incubation, and operationalization of Goat Producer Companies and Producer Groups. The role emphasizes governance, shareholder engagement, business processes, and institutional capacity building to ensure sustainable, producer‑owned enterprises.

This is a field‑intensive role requiring regular travel to mobilize communities, strengthen governance, and support enterprise development.

Scope of Work -

GPC Formation and institutional development

Establish and operationalize new GPCs
Mobilize shareholders and facilitate incorporation processes
Build governance structures and compliance systems
Deliverable: Functional GPCs with governance and compliance systems in place
Governance & FPO strengthening

Implement governance frameworks and SOPs
Facilitate Board meetings and build leadership capacity
Develop annual business and operational plans
Deliverable: Strengthened governance, leadership, and operational efficiency
PG integration & aggregation

Link PGs to GPCs and strengthen aggregation systems
Promote collective marketing and member participation
Deliverable: Functional PG‑GPC integration and active aggregation systems
Capacity building & mobilization

Organize training, workshops, and exposure visits
Build leadership among women producers
Deliverable: Enhanced member awareness, leadership, and community ownership
Monitoring & reporting

Maintain records, track progress, and document best practices
Prepare reports and support audits
Deliverable: Timely reporting, reliable data, and documented lessons
Year‑Wise Focus

FY 2026–27: New GPC formation, governance systems, PG integration, foundational capacity building
FY 2027–28: Operationalisation, business strengthening, expanded shareholder services, enterprise growth
FY 2028–29: Sustainability, governance maturity, long‑term business planning, replication models
Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Rural Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Development Studies, Social Work, Cooperative Management, Commerce, or related fields
Experience: 3–6 years in FPO/FPC strengthening, institution building, rural livelihoods, producer collectives, or enterprise development
Preferred: Experience with SHGs, PGs, FPOs, governance strengthening, and government programs
Essential Competencies

Strong understanding of FPOs, Producer Companies, and community enterprises
Skills in institution building, governance, compliance, and business management
Facilitation, training, and capacity‑building expertise
Effective communication, documentation, and stakeholder management
Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools
Fluency in Hindi and local languages of Bihar
Willingness to travel extensively
Commitment to rural livelihoods and women’s economic empowerment
Initiative, ownership, and accountability
Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills
Adaptability to dynamic project environments
Results‑oriented with attention to detail

Please send your resume/CV