Intern: MIDAS at The Convergence Foundation

, delhi, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sector Research, Program Design Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Field Support, Data Support, Operational Support, Analytical Skills, Communication, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Crop Diversification, Value Chain Development, Farmer Institutions, Pilot Design

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ABOUT MIDAS The Middle India Development and Advancement Strategy (MIDAS) is a project initiated by The Convergence Foundation (TCF). The initiative focuses on accelerating economic growth in underdeveloped rural districts across India by creating scalable models to improve prosperity. As a first step, MIDAS has selected Deoria district in Eastern Uttar Pradesh as its pilot site. Over the next 3–4 years, the objective is to develop and test a replicable playbook for driving district-level growth in Middle India. To implement this on the ground, TCF is partnering with the Deoria Development Alliance, led by Member of Parliament Shri Shashank Mani. The district-level initiative is branded as Amrit Prayas, with a long-term goal of accelerating Deorias per capita income growth. ROLE OVERVIEW The Intern will support the Project Management Unit (PMU) for Pillar I – Agriculture under Amrit Prayas. The role focuses on enabling on-ground agricultural transformation by supporting interventions related to crop diversification, value chain development, market linkages, agri-infrastructure, and farmer institutions (FPOs). The Intern will work at the intersection of agriculture, rural livelihoods, and economic development, contributing to pilot design, stakeholder coordination, and implementation tracking. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Sector Research: Support mapping of priority value chains (e.g., banana, turmeric, horticulture, allied sectors) and identification of private sector partners, processors, buyers, and service providers. Program Design Support: Assist in preparing concept notes, pilot designs, and intervention plans for crop diversification, farmer aggregation, and value chain development. Stakeholder Engagement: Support coordination with FPOs, agri-input companies, buyers, government departments, and implementation partners at district and block levels. Field & Data Support: Help collate field insights, track pilot progress, and document learning from model plots, farmer interactions, and interventions. Operational Support: Assist in organizing field visits, farmer meetings, workshops, and documentation related to agriculture pilots and capacity-building programs. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Educational Background: Currently pursuing or recently graduated in Development Studies, Economics, or related fields. Analytical Skills: Ability to work with data, prepare simple analysis, and create professional presentations and notes. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with diverse stakeholders including farmers and private sector partners. Adaptability: Willingness to work in evolving field conditions with a problem-solving mindset and high ownership. REPORTING The Intern will report to the Program Manager / Team Lead – Agriculture at MIDAS, The Convergence Foundation. COMPENSATION The Convergence Foundation offers a competitive stipend for the non-profit sector, commensurate with the candidates profile and experience.

Responsibilities

The Intern will support the Agriculture Pillar of the Amrit Prayas project by enabling on-ground agricultural transformation through interventions in crop diversification, value chain development, and farmer institutions. Responsibilities include sector research, program design assistance, stakeholder coordination, and tracking pilot progress.