Project Manager

POSITION 1: AGNI Project Manager Consultant

(Brand Development, Market Linkages & Government Liaison)

Organization: AGNI Artisans Growth Network of India

Project description: Women-led Enterprise & Brand

Location: Alwar, Rajasthan (with travel across the district and Delhi)

Engagement Type: Consultant(Full-time)

Duration: 12 months (extendable)

• Role Summary

The AGNI Project Manager will provide end-to-end leadership in setting up and operationalizing a women-led constituency-level brand by working across product development, logistics, market linkages, government coordination, and partner management. The role requires a hands-on professional capable of translating grassroots production into market-ready, scalable enterprises.

• Key Responsibilities

1. Brand & Enterprise Setup

Lead end-to-end establishment of the AGNI brand from pilot to scale.

Develop operational SOPs for production, quality control, logistics, pricing, and revenue-sharing.

Support the formation and strengthening of SHG clusters and producer groups.

1. Market Linkages & Business Development

• Identify and onboard buyers, including corporates, retail outlets, exhibitions, institutions, and e-commerce platforms.
• Generate orders for women-produced goods and manage client relationships.
• Develop pricing models, margins, and order fulfilment plans.

1. Government Liaison & Convergence (Rajasthan + Central)

• Liaise with Rajasthan State departments (Women & Child Development, Rural Development, Industries, MSME, NRLM, Tourism, Handicrafts, etc.).
• Coordinate with Central Government schemes (PMFME, NRLM, NULM MSME, Skill India, GEM, CSR initiatives).
• Support documentation, MOUs, proposals, and approvals for funding, procurement, and partnerships.

1. Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination

• Oversee raw material procurement, production scheduling, storage, and dispatch.
• Ensure timely delivery of orders while maintaining quality standards.
• Set up warehousing, packaging, and transportation systems.

1. Field Implementation & Team Coordination

• Supervise field mobilisers, trainers, and cluster coordinators.
• Coordinate training calendars and production plans with Product Designer and Training Teams.
• Ensure smooth communication between SHGs, artisans, buyers, and internal teams.

1. Reporting, Monitoring & Documentation

• Prepare monthly progress reports, impact dashboards, and donor/CSR documentation.
• Track income generation, women's participation, production volumes, and order fulfilment.
• Support the development of case studies, success stories, and learning notes.
• Qualifications & Experience
• Masters degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Rural Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 810 years of experience in livelihood programmes, SHG-based enterprises, MSME development, handicrafts, rural value chains, or social enterprise ecosystems.
• Proven experience in market linkages, government coordination, and enterprise development. Pool of market connects.
• Prior experience working in Rajasthan is strongly preferred.
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of SHG ecosystems, rural value chains, and government schemes.
• Ability to work across field and desk environments.
• Strong planning, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution orientation.
• Comfortable with travel and grassroots engagement.
• Desirable Attributes
• Experience working with women producer groups or cooperatives.
• Exposure to handicrafts, handlooms, food processing, or rural enterprises.
• Experience managing donor-supported programmes.
• Ability to work independently in startup environments.
• Compensation

Remuneration will be competitive and commensurate with experience.