The Senior Livestock Lead – Goatery & Poultry Value Chains will be responsible for the following:

Livestock Development & Value Chain Strengthening:

• Design and implement Goatery and poultry development strategies aligned with the program objectives and district-specific contexts.
  
• Lead production planning, breed improvement, and productivity enhancement strategies in close coordination with technical partners line departments, and veterinary institutions.
  
• Promote improved fodder cultivation systems, feed formulation practices, and locally appropriate housing models for small ruminants and poultry.
  
• Strengthen adoption of climate-resilient and sustainable livestock practices, including stress management and disease prevention.
  

Animal Health Systems & Service Delivery:

• Strengthen animal health systems, including deworming, vaccination, bio-security, and extension services through convergence with government veterinary services and consortium partners.
  
• Facilitate access to quality breeding stock, vaccination schedules, and preventive health protocols at the last mile.
  
• Support development and strengthening of community-based service delivery models (para-vets, vaccination teams, extension cadres), aligned with partner-led approaches.
  

Capacity Building & Technical Advisory:

• Build capacities of FPCs, producer groups, and field functionaries on Goatery and poultry enterprise management, productivity improvement, and risk mitigation.
  
• Provide technical backstopping to district and block teams and ensure technical coherence across technical partners.
  
• Promote best practices in animal nutrition, housing, health management, and animal welfare.
  

Partnerships, Convergence & Market Linkages:

• Facilitate convergence with state and central government schemes related to small ruminants, poultry development, insurance, and infrastructure support.
  
• Strengthen backward and forward linkages for input supply (feed, chicks, breeding stock, vaccines) and output aggregation and marketing.
  
• Liaise with traders, processors, integrators, and institutional buyers to develop aggregation models and assured market access.
  
• Explore and operationalize inter-district, inter-state, and export market opportunities for meat and livestock products, in alignment with regulatory and quality standards.
  
  

Monitoring, Reporting & Knowledge Management:

• Monitor productivity improvements, animal health outcomes, and enterprise performance using field-level data and analytics.
  
• Track risks related to disease outbreaks, mortality, feed availability, and market volatility, and recommend mitigation strategies in coordination with consortium partners.
  
• Contribute to progress reviews, joint learning forums, case studies, and best-practice documentation across technical partners.
  
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and briefs for internal leadership, donors, and external stakeholders.
  

6. Team Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with district teams, thematic experts, and technical partners to ensure coordinated delivery of livestock interventions.
  
• Maintain regular communication with program leadership on progress, risks, dependencies, and emerging opportunities.
  

Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: Master’s degree in veterinary science, Animal Husbandry, Livestock Production Management, Poultry Science, or related disciplines from a recognized institution.
  
• Extensive Experience: 10–12 years of relevant experience in Goatery, poultry development, or integrated livestock value chain management, preferably within large-scale livelihood or development programs.
  
• Prior experience working in consortium-led or multi-partner programs involving multiple technical agencies, government departments, academic institutions and FPCs is strongly preferred.
  
• Proven expertise in breed improvement, fodder and feed systems, animal health management, and productivity enhancement for small ruminants and poultry.
  
• Strong experience in program design, consortium coordination, and convergence with government schemes.
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop market-oriented aggregation and linkage models for livestock products.
  
• Experience working with FPCs, cooperatives, or producer-owned livestock enterprises will be a strong asset.
  
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills, with comfort in both field-based execution and strategic planning.
  
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding English writing and presentation skills.
  
• Team Collaboration: Experience working in multi-cultural, cross-functional teams.
  
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential.