Senior Consultant- Agriculture and Food Systems

MicroSave Consulting Group; Patna; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in financial inclusion is seeking a Livestock Lead for goatery and poultry value chains in Bihar. The role involves driving productivity through breed improvement and animal health, while collaborating with government schemes. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in relevant fields and 10–12 years of experience in livestock value chain management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with experience in consortium-led programs. This position offers an opportunity to impact smallholder livelihoods directly.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in veterinary science, Animal Husbandry, or related disciplines.
• 10–12 years of relevant experience in Goatery and poultry development.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Goatery and poultry development strategies.
• Strengthen animal health systems including vaccination and bio-security.
• Facilitate access to quality breeding stock and health protocols.

Skills

Livestock management

Goat and poultry development

Animal health management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in veterinary science or related disciplines

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

MicroSave Consulting (MSC) is a boutique consulting firm that has, for 25 years, pushed the world towards meaningful financial, social, and economic inclusion. With over 300 staff of different nationalities and varied expertise, we are proud to be working in over 68 developing countries. We partner with participants in financial services, enterprise, agriculture and health ecosystems to achieve sustainable performance improvements and unlock enduring value. Our clients include governments, donors, private sector corporations, and local businesses. We can help you seize the digital opportunity, address the mass market, and future-proof your operations.

Job Description

This is a high-impact leadership role for a livestock professional eager to build scalable, market-oriented goatery and poultry value chains . As the Livestock Lead, you will drive productivity and income gains through breed improvement, animal health systems, fodder and feed solutions, while working closely with technical partners and converging with government schemes at scale. The role offers end-to-end ownership, from technical design and partner coordination to aggregation and market linkages, giving you a unique platform to create commercially viable, livestock enterprises that directly improve smallholder livelihoods across Bihar.

Job Description:

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

• 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.

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

Qualifications/Experience:

• 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.