Sr. Consultant – Enterprise Development & Market Linkages

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and market expansion for goat-based livelihoods and enterprises in Bihar.
• Support the implementation of business growth strategies for Goat Producer Companies (GPCs).
• Identify, negotiate, and establish commercial partnerships with traders, processors, and retailers.
• Strengthen village and cluster-level goat aggregation systems, including procurement and logistics.
• Assist in the design and operationalization of goat meat retail business models and outlets.
• Facilitate livestock feed and fodder business opportunities and market linkages.
• Support the integration of Producer Groups (PGs) with Goat Producer Companies.
• Provide capacity building, mentoring, and technical assistance to GPC staff and community leaders.
• Monitor enterprise performance and prepare regular progress reports and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Rural Development, Agribusiness, or a related field plus 7 years of relevant experience (including 3 years in team management).
• OR a Master's degree in a relevant field plus 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in agribusiness, livestock enterprises, or value chain development.
• Expertise in enterprise development, market linkages, and commercial operations.
• Strong negotiation, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently in challenging field environments.
• Knowledge of government schemes, grant management, and project implementation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with international organizations or large-scale rural development projects.
• Deep understanding of the goat, meat, or livestock feed sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to convert business opportunities into tangible commercial outcomes.

About the Company

Heifer International works to end hunger and poverty by developing sustainable agriculture-based livelihoods and strengthening value chains for smallholder farmers globally.