About the Position

As a Project Coordinator NTFP , the candidate will lead research, innovation, implementation, and scaling of Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) interventions across multiple geographies. The role requires strong understanding of rural livelihoods, value chain development, decentralized enterprises, renewable energy applications, and stakeholder engagement. The candidate will work closely with internal teams, NGOs, FPOs, government departments, research institutions, startups, technology providers, consultants, and funding partners to identify scalable technologies, develop enterprise models, coordinate pilot projects, strengthen ecosystem partnerships, and document learnings for sector-wide adoption.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead research and sector assessments across Honey, Mushroom, Turmeric, Tamarind, Bamboo, Medicinal Plants, Wild Fruits, and other NTFP value chains to identify opportunities for decentralized processing, value addition, and enterprise development.
- Identify, benchmark, and validate creative technologies, machinery, renewable energy solutions, and business models suitable for rural enterprises.
- Lead planning, implementation, monitoring, and scale-up of NTFP projects across multiple geographies in collaboration with NGOs, FPOs, SHGs, Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs), research institutions, and technology partners.
- Conduct field assessments, end-user profiling, feasibility studies, technology validation, and pilot implementation to generate evidence for scaling.
- Develop concept notes, Proposals, DPRs, technical reports, presentations, case studies, impact reports, and donor documentation.
- Build partnerships with government departments, research organizations, startups, private sector, CSR partners, financial institutions, and ecosystem stakeholders to strengthen NTFP enterprises.
- Facilitate convergence with government schemes, financial institutions,



and market actors to improve sustainability and scale of interventions
- Coordinate with consultants, vendors, implementation partners, and internal teams to ensure timely execution of project activities and deliverables.
- Document field learnings, enterprise models, technology performance, and impact stories to support knowledge dissemination and organizational learning.
- Represent SELCO Foundation in stakeholder meetings, workshops, technical discussions, and sector forums related to NTFP and rural livelihoods.

Essential Qualification

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Rural Development, Food Technology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
- 3 4 years of experience in NTFP, agriculture, rural livelihoods, enterprise development, value chain development, or allied sectors.
- Experience in project implementation, stakeholder management, field coordination, and rural enterprise development.

Desirable Profile:

- Experience working on Honey, Mushroom, Turmeric, Tamarind, Bamboo, Medicinal Plants, or other NTFP value chains.
- Experience in technology validation, renewable energy applications, decentralized processing, and value addition.
- Experience working with FPOs, SHGs, tribal communities, NGOs, and government departments.
- Strong understanding of rural enterprise development, market linkages, and business model development.
- Experience in proposal writing, project documentation, impact assessment, and knowledge management.
- Excellent communication, coordination, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and independently lead projects across diverse geographies.

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📌 Project Coordinator NTFPs, Agriculture Innovation (Karnataka)
🏢 SELCO Foundation
📍 Karnataka