Consultant - LTOH

Responsibilities

• Implement goat enterprise and value chain strategies to improve productivity and management systems.
• Promote improved production practices including selective breeding, strategic feeding, and disease prevention.
• Support the strengthening of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and Goat Producer Companies (GPCs) through governance and business planning support.
• Facilitate market linkages with traders, buyers, and processors to improve aggregation and marketing systems.
• Support the establishment of fodder demonstrations, community fodder systems, and goat feed enterprises.
• Coordinate with JEEViKA teams to facilitate access to veterinary services, breeding, finance, and insurance.
• Maintain enterprise and market data and document best practices and success stories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Livestock Production & Management, Rural Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in livestock development, specifically within goat value chains, FPO/FPC strengthening, or agribusiness.
• Strong technical knowledge of goat production systems, animal health, nutrition, and breeding.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital data tools.
• Fluency in Hindi and local languages of Bihar.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in livestock extension services and goat enterprise development.
• Proven track record in establishing market linkages and working on government or development projects.
• Experience in capacity building, training, and mentoring community leaders.

About the Company

Heifer International works to involve communities in building a world where everyone has access to nutritious food and the resources to thrive. Through the JSPVAT Phase-2.0 project, we aim to strengthen goat-based enterprises and improve the commercial viability of women-led livestock businesses in Bihar.