Research Coordination & Package of Practices

• Coordinate with research institute stakeholders like Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Assam Agricultural University, ICAR, and other relevant bodies to develop and localize a Package of Practices (PoP) for smallholder tea growers (STG), with particular emphasis on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and other agronomic practices relevant to small tea growers.

• Ensure Tea Garden Management content reflects nature positive and wildlife friendly principles consistent with the project's elephant-conflict mitigation goals.

• Maintain a working relationship with research partners for ongoing technical validation and updates to the PoP.

Farmer Field Schools (FFS)

• Coordinate with subject-matter experts and research partners to design and run Farmer Field Schools for smallholder tea growers, using the food management practices and certification requirements as curriculum inputs.

• Plan FFS scheduling, venues, and farmer mobilization in coordination with local partners and community structures.

• Track FFS attendance, learning outcomes,



and practice adoption as part of project M&E.;

Certification & Compliance Support

• Coordinate with certification bodies (Rainforest Alliance and others as relevant) to support smallholders through the adherence of compliance and certification audit process.

• Provide or organize hands-on support to farmer groups/estates for meeting and maintaining certification standards, including documentation and internal management system requirements.

• Track certification status, gaps, and renewal timelines across the smallholder base.

Market & Supply Chain Linkages

• Coordinate with tea estates: both domestically and export-oriented/international brands to facilitate the inclusion of certified smallholder production into formal supply chains.

• Support the development of sourcing relationships and agreements that create sustained demand for smallholder green leaf.

• Contribute to branding and

📌 Coordinator-Tea (India)
🏢 WWF
📍 India