Job Description

This is a re-advertisement. Those who had applied to the prior vacancy announcement do not need to re-apply.
Title: Project Consultant
Project Term: 9 months
Fees: Commensurate with experience
Location: New Delhi, India, with current and ongoing work authorization
Start Date: Immediate
Posted on: 16 August, 2024
Submission Deadline: 16 September, 2024, 6 pm IST (submissions may be reviewed as they are received)
Background
PxD, through its technical partner in India - Behaviour Change Advisory Services - is looking for a skilled Project Consultant to support the work of a team embedded within a government ministry driving digital agricultural transformation for millions of smallholder farmers across the country.
This consultancy requires an understanding of digital technology adoption, scaling through government and project implementation experience, ideally in agriculture.
We anticipate this consultancy to last for a period of 9 months; with full engagement. The consultant will be based at the teams office premises in New Delhi.
Scope of consultancy engagement:

• Work with the team leadership and other colleagues in scoping, designing, piloting and scaling new digital agriculture projects
• Interface between our tech, research, and program teams to design and iterate on products, including spending time with frontline staff and farmers in the field to ensure that products are closely aligned to user needs
• Responsible for project and meeting documentation, creation of communication materials, and standard operating procedures
• Assist in managing partner relations and working with external stakeholders for implementation of programme operations
• Contribute to general management tasks important for the teams functioning and success

Qualification and experience in the following domains are important:

• Entrepreneurial, data-driven, and motivated to build and refine operational and programmatic processes
• Interest and/or experience in leveraging technology for impact, prior experience with AI-powered solutions preferred
• Humble, curious, and user-oriented, with enthusiasm to spend time in the field designing with and for our users
• Experience in a multi-faceted role, with the ability to balance and prioritize across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills
• Managing day-to-day operations within a Government setting
• Willingness to travel to project sites in India
• Some understanding of PxDs approach to research and behavioral economics

This consultancy offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of climate-smart digital agricultural strategy within India and make a meaningful impact on farmers\' livelihoods. If you are passionate about working with the government to scale, leveraging evidence and technology, and committed to driving positive change in the agricultural sector, we encourage you to submit.
How to apply:
To be considered for this consultancy opportunity, please visit the PxD website and use the online application form to submit;

• A CV, a Cover Letter with a description of relevant experience of related projects, and brief responses to the screening questions

Please also state your preferred rates.
Submissions may be reviewed as they are received and so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Deadline for submission is 16 September 2024, 6 pm IST.
PxD is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organization. We dont make decisions based on gender, gender identity, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristics that are unrelated to the role. We understand that everyone has different lifestyles and we accommodate flexible working to make sure you are as productive and happy as you can be.
We will use any personal data you provide for recruitment purposes only.
About PxD
(PxD) is a global non-profit organization that harnesses technology, data science, and behavioral economics to build digital services that empower people to change their own lives. By providing actionable information to the right people, in the right way and at the right time, PxD empowers smallholder farmers to improve their productivity, increase their profitability, and advance environmental sustainability. PxD has worked in ten countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, reaching over 10 million users by the end of 2023.
PxDs activities in India are implemented in partnership with Behavior Change Advisory Services (BCAS) LLP (Technical Partner in India).