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Job DescriptionMarket Linkages for Feed, Food, and Fiber Enterprises Develop end-to-end market linkages for decentralized enterprises across feed, food, and fiber value chains, including eri silk, garments, and processed food products. Map and engage with local, regional, and national buyers, including wholesalers, retailers, aggregators, institutional buyers, exporters, and social enterprises. Identify product-wise market opportunities based on volume, quality, pricing, and delivery timelines suitable for decentralized production models. Eri Silk & Fiber-based Products (Garments, Textiles, Handloom) Build market connections for eri silk yarn, fabric, stoles, shawls, garments, and home textile products produced at community and cluster levels. Engage with handloom buyers, designers, boutiques, cooperatives, government emporiums, and ethical fashion brands. Support enterprises in product development aligned with market trends, including design inputs, sizing, color palettes, and seasonal demand. Facilitate order aggregation across multiple decentralized units to meet buyer volume requirements. Support pricing strategies that balance fair producer margins and market competitiveness.  Food Processing & Value-added Food Products Establish market linkages for locally processed food products such as spices, millets, pulses, fruits and vegetable products, bakery items, and traditional foods. Identify channels including local markets, retail stores, hotels, restaurants, institutional buyers, exhibitions, and online platforms. Ensure enterprises meet basic market compliance requirements, including labeling, packaging, shelf-life, and food safety standards. Coordinate with buyers to plan production schedules aligned with seasonal availability and DRE-powered processing capacity. Support enterprises in developing repeat orders and long-term buyer relationships. Feed and Allied Products Develop market connections for feed and allied products produced through decentralized units (where applicable), including supply to farmer groups, livestock units, and local enterprises. Support enterprises in identifying bulk buyers and institutional demand to ensure regular turnover. Facilitate agreements or informal MoUs with buyers for consistent offtake. QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business administration, Rural Management, Economics, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or related fields. 2-5 years of experience in market development, enterprise promotion, value chain development, or livelihood programs. Prior experience working in North-East India is highly preferred. Experience with producer collectives, SHGs, FPOs, MSMEs, or social enterprises is desirable. Strong understanding of local and regional markets in Meghalaya and Nagaland. Ability to build and manage multi-stakeholder partnerships. Practical experience in enterprise SOP development and implementation. Good communication, negotiation, and coordination skills. Willingness to travel extensively in rural and remote areas. Additional InformationCustomized Energy Solutions offers competitive salary commensurate with experience. This is contract to hire role for 6 months. Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.