Consultant - FPO Strengthening

Scope of Work (SOW)

Consultant – FPO Strengthening (Goat Value Chain)

Position: Officer – FPO Strengthening (Goat Producer Companies)

Duration of Project: Until April 2029

Number of Positions: 2

Duty Station: Araria, Bihar and South Bihar (districts to be finalised; expected support to GPCs in Nawada, West Champaran, and other identified districts)

Reporting To: Sr. Consultant: LTOH & Goat Enterprise Development

Functional reporting and coordination with: MSC (MicroSave Consulting), JEEViKA State Livestock Team, DPCUs, Goat Producer Companies (GPCs), Producer Groups (PGs), Cluster‑Level Federations, community cadres, and other stakeholders

Travel Requirement: Extensive field travel across districts, blocks, villages, PGs, and GPC operational areas

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