Research & Outreach Intern – Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
Organization: Dishtayate Advisors
Location: Remote (Candidates from any Indian state are welcome)
Duration: 2–3 Months (Extendable based on performance)
Stipend: Performance-based (Fixed stipend + incentives may be offered to exceptional candidates)
About the Role
We are conducting a multi-state research study on Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) across India to understand their challenges, business models, governance, finance, market linkages, and growth opportunities.
This internship provides an opportunity to directly interact with FPO CEOs, Directors, Chairpersons, and rural entrepreneurs while contributing to meaningful research that can influence future advisory projects and policy recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Contact FPOs through telephone, WhatsApp, email, and LinkedIn.
- Schedule and conduct structured interviews with FPO representatives.
- Collect accurate responses using a research questionnaire.
- Record qualitative insights beyond the questionnaire.
- Build and maintain relationships with FPOs in your assigned state.
- Coordinate follow-up calls wherever required.
- Maintain interview records and submit weekly progress reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- Final-year students or graduates in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Management, MBA (Agri), Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related disciplines.
- Good communication skills in English, Hindi, and the local language of the assigned state.
- Comfortable speaking with professionals over phone.
- Basic knowledge of agriculture or willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with Google Forms, Excel, and online communication tools.
Preferred States
Applications are especially encouraged from:
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Karnataka
- Telangana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Odisha
- Bihar
- West Bengal
- Assam
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
Candidates from other states are also welcome.
What You Will Learn
- Functioning of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
- Rural enterprise development
- Agricultural value chains
- Governance and leadership of producer organizations
- Market linkage and business development
- Primary research methodology
- Stakeholder engagement
Performance Expectations
Successful interns will be expected to:
- Conduct high-quality interviews with FPOs.
- Build a strong network within their assigned state.
- Generate meaningful research insights rather than simply collecting data.
Outstanding performers may be considered for extended assignments and future consulting or research projects.
To Apply:
Please share your updated resume along with a short note explaining why you are interested in working with Farmer Producer Organizations and rural enterprises.
Pay: ₹3,500.00 - ₹5,000.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
