GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE & UNIVERSITY OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES

CENTRE OF EXCELLNCE FOR FARMER PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS
UHS CAMPUS, GKVK POST, BENGALURU-65
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No.Dir/COE-FPO/Rectt-3/96 /2018-19 Date 01.03.2019
NOTIFICATION FOR RECRUITMENT OF STAFF FOR COE-FPO
BACKGROUND TO CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (COE) FOR FARMER PRODUCER
ORGANIZATIONS:
Government of Karnataka established COE-FPO on 21-8-2017 for the overall
development of FPOs in Karnataka promoted by the Karnataka State Department of
Horticulture with its registered Office of COE-FPO is at the University of Horticultural
Sciences Campus, GKVK Post, Bengaluru-560065, Karnataka, India. The COE-FPO an
Institutional mechanism will engage in policy analysis, develop knowledge base within
the state for gearing up the integrated development of FPO’s. It will also serve as a
platform for coordination among various departments and other related government
agencies, NGOs, private sector firms, and other organizations dealing with the
horticulture and allied sectors for fulfilling the objectives and mandates of the
Centre.

Objectives of COE-FPO: The COE-FPO is organized with objectives,(a)To impart

training and handholding assistance to FPOs for their development and evolution into
effective enterprises working especially for economic benefit of smallholder
members.(b)To become an institution of pre-eminence for research, learning and
knowledge dissemination on Producer Enterprises in general and Farmer Producer
Organizations in particular (c)To act as an think-tank for guiding policy and
developmental interventions aimed at Producer Enterprises in general and Farmer
Producer Organizations in particular (d)To demonstrate an effective institutional
model that promotes economic sustainability and self-reliance while serving the cause
of disadvantaged entities such as Producer Enterprises and small holders.(e)Promote
partnerships between the government and civil society inclusive of various
stakeholders of horticulture and allied sectors

Functions of COE-FPO: The COE-FPO will deliver following broad functions (a)To
function as an advisory group agency for FPO’s to co-ordinate policies and
programmes related to sustainable FPO management (b)T o coordinate with
Horticulture Department and other allied development departments, farm
universities, in strengthening their respective core area of activities and enhance the
impact of the outputs pertaining to FPOs (c) To refresh and enhance professional
capabilities of Chief Executive Officers of FPOs and other members and extension
workers through Training, Consultancy and Research (d) Collaboration with different
institutions for bringing in new learning’s to the state and partner for implementing
best practices of FPOs (e) Any other function that is relevant and beneficial for the
growth development and sustainability of FPOs in the state.

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In order to accomplish its activities of COE-FPO the centre would like to recruit the
following positions with aforesaid terms and conditions. The centre reserves the right
of withdrawing any of the positions at any time of recruitment.

(1) DIRECTOR

Eligibility Conditions:

(a) Officers working under the State Government or State Farm Universities or
Central Government or Recognized Research Institutions or Public Sector
Undertakings or Semi-Government or Statutory or Autonomous Organizations or
International Institutions

(b) Holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii)With five years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a
regular basis in posts of in Level, Rs. 37400-67,000 with Rs. 10,000 AGP of pay
matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department

(c) Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience:

 A first class Masters degree in Horticulture/Agriculture/Business

Administration/Management from a recognized University/reputed Institute.
 Outstanding academic credentials including a Ph.D. Degree from a reputed
Institution with a good publication record as book/ research/policy papers.
 Fifteen years' experience in the field agriculture or agri-business management
including five years’ experience in administrative position.
 Senior managerial experience in agriculture based development initiatives,
training institutions and extensive fund raising experience
 International exposure on agriculture development, farmers institutions and
institutional linkages
 Experience of working in multicultural and multidisciplinary agri/horti based
development environments with demonstrated capacity to work
collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks relevant
development organizations, demonstrated ability to build and sustain
partnerships with private sector institutions
 Should have experience of Institution-building, value chain related programs at
reputed International/National Institutes and be passionate about building
organization that reflects the talent, energy and potential towards agriculture
development in general and farmer’s welfare in specific.
 Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in Kannada and
English
 Demonstrated experience of fund raising
 PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications

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(d) List of Duties/Responsibilities attached to the post of Director

 Provide vision and leadership to drive implementation of COE-FPO strategy

 Oversee management of COE-FPO to ensure the Institute is appropriately
structured, effectively administered, staffed and funded to deliver
development and functioning of FPO’s in Karnataka
 Meet the goals and mission of the COE-FPO, particularly in the context farmer
producers organizations and farmers welfare
 Co-ordinate policies and programmes with Horticulture Department and other
allied development departments, horticulture university/other farm
universities/KVKs in Karnataka/NABARD etc related to sustainable management
of FPO’s.
 Build partnerships and networking, encourage the transfer of results
into development and implementation of strategies and sustain resources for
growth
 Be the principal communicator and ambassador for COE-FPO with strong
representational skills, serving as spokesperson for the Centre.
 Sustain and build excellent relationships established with national, regional
and global research institutions.
 Provide mentorship and guide for the overall development of the Centre

(e) Age limit: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not
exceeding 57 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

(f) Period of Deputation:-Period of deputation shall be for three years with scope for
further extension for second term based on satisfactory performance.

(g) Remuneration:- The position carries competitive remuneration in the scale of Rs.
37400-67,000 with Rs. 10,000 AGP with additional increments for deserving
candidates

(2) SENIOR CONSULTANT- ORGANIZATION CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

(to be re-designated as Deputy Director for regional center)

(a) Officers under the State Government or Universities or Central Government or

Recognized Research Institutions or Public Sector Undertakings or Semi-
Government or Statutory or Autonomous Organizations or International
Institutions

(b) Holding analogous posts on regular basis with a minimum of 08 years' of

experience

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(c) Possessing the following educational qualification and experience
 A first class M.Sc., degree in Horticulture/Agriculture & allied sciences from
a recognized University/reputed Institute.
 The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their
academic career including a Ph.D. Degree from a reputed Institution with a
good publication record as book/research/policy papers
 Experience in institution/organization building, stakeholders development
and management and their sustenance
 Experience working in horticulture/agriculture development, extension and
research in State/National/International organizations
 Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research
environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and
within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and
development organizations; and demonstrated ability to build and sustain
partnerships
 PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications
 Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in Kannada
and English

(d) List of Duties/Responsibilities

 Assist the Director and technical experts to achieve the mandate of the
COE-FPO
 Develop Institution building and organization development plans for FPO’s
 Develop internal systems design and stakeholder management, stakeholder
management, compliance and sustainable management
 Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance
targets for organizational planning of FPO’s
 Co-ordinate policies and programmes with Horticulture Department and
other allied development departments, farm universities related to
development programmes of FPO’s and their sustainable management
 Establish convergence and synergies among ongoing programmes at the
state and National level on FPO’s
 Sustain and build excellent relationships established with national, regional
and global research institutions

(e) Age limit:- The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not
exceeding 50 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

(f) Period of Deputation:-Period of deputation shall ordinarily not exceed three years
with scope for further extension for second term based on satisfactory performance

(g) Remuneration:- In the scale of Associate Professor Rs.37,400-67000 + AGP of 9000

or scale appropriate

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(3) SENIOR CONSULTANT- INTEGRATIVE TECHNICAL CAPACITY

Professionals with background, with a blend of public sector as well as private

sector exposure or autonomous organizations or International Institutions
possessing the following educational qualification and experience.

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

 A first class M.Sc., degree in Horticulture/Agriculture & allied sciences from a

recognized University/reputed Institute.
 The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic
career including a Ph.D. Degree from a reputed Institution with a good
publication record as book/research/policy papers
 Experience in technology development, innovations, technology
commercialization and sustainable management
 Experience in post-harvesting processing, new product development and up-
scaling
 Experience working in horticulture/agriculture technology development, and
research in State/National/International organizations
 Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research
environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a
multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and development
organizations; and demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships
 PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications
 Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in Kannada and
English

(d) List of Duties/Responsibilities

 Assist the Director and technical experts to achieve the mandate of the COE-
FPO
 Develop Institution building and organization development plans for FPO’s
 Develop technologies, innovations and products for sustainable management of
FPO’s
 Co-ordinate policies and programmes with Horticulture Department and other
allied development departments, farm universities related to development
programmes of FPO’s and their sustainable management
 Establish convergence and synergies among ongoing programmes at the state
and National level on FPO’s
 Sustain and build excellent relationships established with national, regional
and global research institutions
 Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance
targets for technology management on FPO’s

(e) Age limit:- The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not
exceeding 50 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
(f) Period of Deputation:-Period of deputation shall ordinarily not exceed three years
with scope for further extension for second term based on satisfactory performance
(g) Remuneration:- Negotiable based on the experience and expertize of the
candidate

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(4) CONSULTANT- ACTION RESEARCH AND PILOT PROJECTS

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or

autonomous organizations or International Institutions possessing the following
educational qualification and experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

 Master’s degree in relevant subject from a recognized University/reputed
Institute with preference for Ph.D
 Applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic
career
 More than 10 years of experience in the areas of conducting and
implementation of applied research
 Demonstrated the ability to test, pilot and validate the research ideas and
their commercialization
 In depth analytical skills with substantial experience of performing complex
qualitative & quantitative analysis
 Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research
environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and
within a multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in related research and
development organizations; and demonstrated ability to build and sustain
partnerships
 PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications
 Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in Kannada
and English
(b) List of Duties/Responsibilities
 Assist the Director and Deputy Directors to achieve the mandate of the COE-
FPO
 Lead the horizontal units and responsible for development of annual workplans
in consultation with the leads of the vertical units
 Plan and execute action research and pilot projects
 Co-ordinate and conduct programmes with Horticulture and other allied
development departments, farm universities, KVK’s etc related to conduct of
action research on FPO’s
 Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance
targets for action research on FPO’s
 Any other responsibility required for effective functioning of the Centre

(c) Period of Deputation:- Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one year
with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance

(d) Remuneration:- Negotiable based on the experience and expertise

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(5) SENIOR FELLOW- CERTIFICATION

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or

autonomous organizations possessing the following educational qualification and
experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

 Master’s degree in related subject/human resource management from a
recognized University/Institute of repute
 The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic
career
 Experience of conducting/organizing/capacity enhancement
workshops/trainings in horticulture/agriculture/allied disciplines
 Experience in conduct of certification programmes for
Institutions/organizations/farmers and other stakeholders in industry
 Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research
environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a
multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and development
organizations; and demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships
 PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications
 Excellent written & verbal communication skills with fluency in Kannada and
English
(b ) List of Duties/Responsibilities
 Assist the senior consultant designing/planning/organizing and conduct of
special training programme for the CEO’s/other stakeholders of FPO’s
 Assist the senior consultant in certification programme for FPO’s and other
stakeholders of FPO’s
 Co-ordinate policies and programmes with Horticulture Department and other
allied development departments, farm universities, KVK’s etc related for
trainings and certification
 Establish convergence and synergies among ongoing training programmes at the
state and National level on FPO’s
 Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance
targets for training and certification of FPO’s
 Any other responsibility required for effective functioning of the Centre

(c) Period of Deputation:- Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one year
with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance

(d) Remuneration:- Negotiable based on the experience and expertise

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(6) SENIOR CONSULTANT- CONSULTING AND POLICY ADVISORY

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or

autonomous organizations or International Institutions possessing the following
educational qualification and experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

 Master’s degree in related subject from a recognized University/reputed
Institute with preference for Ph.D
 The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic
career
 15 years of experience in designing policies for development sectors and
serving as senior policy expert in their subject area, with extensive
knowledge of the field and its actors
 Ability to independently assess, debate issues to deliver and recommend
policies, initiatives, program in the themes related to famer institutions and
farm sector
 Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research
environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a
multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and development
organizations; and demonstrated ability to design and formulate polices
 Experience working in public policy institutes
 PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications

(a) List of Duties/Responsibilities

 Serve as senior policy expert in the area of FPO and farmer institutions with
extensive knowledge of the field and its actors
 Design policies and planning processes particularly impacting FPO’s and its
stakeholders
 Provide strategic policy advisory services and suppport to the key stakeholders
especially on themes related to FPO’s and farm sector
 Drafts policy reports for uptake by the policy makers for their implementation
 Co-ordinate and work closely with high level representatives of other
organizations such horticulture Department, allied development departments,
farm universities, KVK’s etc, and other policy advisory institutes both at state
and National level to build effective policies and coalitions with matters
related to FPO’s
 Implementation of designed policies for FPO’s development and promotion
 Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance
targets for policy advisory on FPO’s
 Establish convergence and synergies with ongoing programmes at the state and
National level policies on FPO’s
 Any other responsibility required for effective functioning of the Centre

(c) Period of employment:- Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one
year with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance

(d) Remuneration:- Negotiable based on the experience and expertise

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(7) SENIOR FELLOW- CONSULTING AND POLICY ADVISORY

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or

autonomous organizations or International Institutions possessing the following
educational qualification and experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

 Master’s degree in related subject from a recognized University/reputed
Institute with preference for Ph.D
 The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic
career
 05 years of experience in designing policies for development sectors and
serving policy expert in their subject area, with extensive knowledge of the
field and its actors
 Ability to independently assess, debate issues to deliver and recommend
policies, initiatives, program in the themes related to famer institutions and
farm sector
 Experience working in public policy institutes
 Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research
environments with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a
multidisciplinary teams, strong networks in relevant research and development
organizations; and demonstrated ability to design and formulate polices
 PC literate including good MS Office skills and other applications
(b) List of Duties/Responsibilities
 Serve as policy expert in the area of FPO and farmer institutions with extensive
knowledge of the field and its actors
 Design policies and planning processes particularly impacting FPO’s and its
stakeholders
 Provide strategic policy advisory services and support to the key stakeholders
especially on themes related to FPO’s and farm sector
 Drafts policy reports for uptake by the policy makers for their implementation
 Co-ordinate and work closely with high level representatives of other
organizations such horticulture Department, allied development departments,
farm universities, KVK’s etc, and other policy advisory institutes both at state
and National level to build effective policies and coalitions with matters
related to FPO’s
 Implementation of designed policies for FPO’s development and promotion
 Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance
targets for policy advisory on FPO’s
 Establish convergence and synergies with ongoing programmes at the state and
National level policies on FPO’s
 Any other responsibility required for effective functioning of the Centre

(c) Period of employment:- Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one
year with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance
(d) Remuneration:- Negotiable based on the experience and expertize

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(8) CONSULTANT- KNOWLEDGE AND DATA MANAGEMENT

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or

autonomous organizations possessing the following educational qualification and
experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience:

 Master’s degree in related subject from a recognized University

 The applicants should have outstanding academic credentials in their academic
career
 08 years of experience working in leading firm in data management, data
warehousing, data integration, data mining, data quality, information and
knowledge management
 Knowledge and practical skill sets in business intelligence and business
analytics
 Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research environments
with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary
teams, strong networks in relevant research and development organizations; and
demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships

(b) List of Duties/Responsibilities

 Assist the Director and Deputy Directors to achieve the mandate of the COE-
FPO
 Develops tools (databases etc) that enable information, market/business
intelligence etc. to be stored, secured, tracked, shared and retrieved in an
effective and systematic way.
 Manage data, develop dashboards, providing interpretation for strategic
implications and for developing sharing and selling knowledge and data
products to key stakehoders
 Supports the COE in identifying technical exposure needs relating to analysis
and reporting across the functional / field teams.
 Knowledge & experience sharing, through trainings / workshops and periodical
interactive programs with FPOs
 Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance
targets for policy advisory on FPO’s

(c) Period of employment:- Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one
year with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance
(d) Remuneration:- Negotiable based on the experience and expertise

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(9) CONSULTANT - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Professionals blend of public sector as well as private sector exposure or

autonomous organizations possessing the following educational qualification and
experience

(a) Educational qualification and experience

 Master’s degree HRD/Personnel Management /Finance or Post graduate degree

in management/finance from a recognised Institute /University with 10 years
of experience in Administration/ Establishment/ Accounts/ Stores/Purchase in
a Govt. Organisation/Public/Reputed Private Institution
 Knowledge of administrative/accounting rules and regulations in public/private
sector organizations, computer applications/management information system.
 Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary research
environments

(b) List of Duties/Responsibilities

 Provide administration / finance for the overall supervision and for efficient
functioning of the COE-FPO’s and its units
 Develop a process of annual planning that establishes clear performance
targets administrative and finance of COE-FPO
(c) Period of employment:- Selected candidates shall have initial contract for one
year with scope for further extension based on satisfactory performance

(d) Remuneration:- Negotiable based on the experience and expertise

(10) ADMIN ASSISTANT CUM COMPUTER OPERATOR

(a) Eligibility Conditions: Personnel working under the State Government or

State Farm Universities

(b) Educational qualifications and experience:

 Bachelor’s degree in related subject from a recognized University/reputed
Institute with preference
 Experience working in leading firm general administration and support services
 Knowledge in computers and book keeping
 Experience working in Institutes with general administration and support
services

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(c) List of Duties/Responsibilities
 Assist the Director and Deputy Directors to achieve the mandate of the COE-
FPO
 Provide administration and shared support for efficient functioning of the COE-
FPO’s and its units

(d) Period of Deputation:- Period of deputation shall be for three years with scope
for further extension for second term based on satisfactory performance.
(d) Remuneration:- 30350-750-32600-850-36000-950-39800-1100-46400-1250-53900-
1450-58250/Scale appropriate

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Note Submitted for approval for issuing notification for recruitment.

Sd/-
Director
Centre of Excellence Farmer Producer Organization

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