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Consultant (Value Chain Analysis / Cost-Benefit Analysis of Climate Smart Agriculture Practices)
The Research Consultant will be involved in the project Odisha Climate Support Unit nested within the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha , to promote Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) for a resilient Odisha. The Consultant will lead and support value chain and cost benefit assessments of agricultural practices promoted through the project. The role will involve working closely with project teams and stakeholders in Odisha to map value chains, estimate costs and benefits of intervention across actors, and assess economic viability and scalability potential.

About the Project

The project aims to strengthen the climate resilience of agriculture systems in Odisha by identifying, prioritising, and scaling context-specific CSA practices. As part of the second phase of this initiative, we are undertaking a Value Chain Analysis and/or Cost Benefit Analysis of selected CSA interventions to inform government uptake and investment decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct value chain analysis or cost benefit analysis of selected CSA practices/interventions.
    • Engage with Farmer Producer Organisations, Self-Help Groups, Civil Society Organisations, line departments, and private sector actors to collect primary data.
    • Collate and analyse secondary data from existing literature, government schemes, and databases.
    • Estimate costs, savings, and benefits to farmers, government, and private partners.
    • Identify constraints, bottlenecks, and policy or institutional gaps along the value chain.
  • Liaise with field teams and government partners to validate findings and co-develop recommendations.
  • Prepare research outputs: policy briefs and presentations on stakeholder uptake.

Qualifications

  • Master s degree in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Rural Management, Agribusiness, Public Policy, or related fields
  • PhD in a related discipline with demonstrated expertise in value chain or economic analysis in agriculture

Experience

  • Master s degree with at least 4 6 years of relevant work experience, or
  • PhD with at least 2 years of relevant work experience

Skill Set

  • Proven experience in conducting empirical research, preferably in agriculture or natural resource sectors.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in undertaking Value Chain Analysis / Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Proficiency in Excel or R for analysis is a plus.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement, especially in rural/agricultural settings.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Odisha s agricultural context is an advantage.

Location

Bengaluru/Remote with travel to Odisha as required

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