Program Lead

DeHaat; Lucknow; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DeHaat is seeking a dynamic Program Lead to drive the development and sustainability of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) across banana and chili clusters in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. You will build networks, strengthen farmer institutions, and guide end-to-end seed-to-market interventions.

You will lead regional program operations, manage teams, and execute market linkage strategies to improve governance, drive farmer mobilization, and scale input business development within FPCs.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong network of FPCs across the region
• Lead capacity building and handholding initiatives for FPCs to improve governance and business performance
• Drive farmer mobilization programs for crop cluster development (banana and chili)
• Develop and execute market linkage strategies, including buyer partnerships and trade facilitation
• Support and scale input business development (seeds, fertilizers, agri-inputs) within FPCs
• Plan and implement seed-to-market interventions to enhance value chain efficiency
• Manage regional program operations, including team leadership and target delivery

Job description

We're seeking a dynamic, execution-focused Program Lead to drive the development and sustainability of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) across banana and chili crop clusters in Eastern Uttar Pradesh by building strong networks, strengthening farmer institutions, and helping them become sustainable agri-businesses through end-to-end (seed-to-market) interventions.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong network of FPCs across the region
• Lead capacity building and handholding initiatives for FPCs to improve governance and business performance
• Drive farmer mobilization programs for crop cluster development (banana and chili)
• Develop and execute market linkage strategies, including buyer partnerships and trade facilitation
• Support and scale input business development (seeds, fertilizers, agri-inputs) within FPCs
• Plan and implement seed-to-market interventions to enhance value chain efficiency
• Manage regional program operations, including team leadership and target delivery