Paravet Livestock

Position: Paravet Livestock

Location: Bihar

Salary: Negotiable

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Livestock Expert to join our team. The Livestock Expert will play a crucial role in implementing our livestock-related programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of rural communities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of livestock management practices, animal husbandry techniques, and sustainable agriculture principles.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Livestock Management: Provide expert guidance and support to farmers in all aspects of livestock management, including breeding, feeding, housing, and healthcare.
2. Training and Capacity Building: Develop and deliver training programs and workshops for farmers/cadres on best practices in animal husbandry, nutrition, disease prevention, and vaccination.
3. Livestock Health Monitoring: Implement strategies for monitoring and assessing the health and welfare of livestock, including disease surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment.
4. Breeding Programs: Design and oversee breeding programs to improve the genetic quality and productivity of livestock breeds, with a focus on local breeds suited to the region.
5. Nutrition Management: Advise farmers on optimal feeding practices, ration formulation, and nutritional supplementation to ensure the health and productivity of their livestock.
6. Environmental Management: Promote sustainable livestock management practices that minimize environmental impact, such as proper waste management and pasture rotation.
7. Market Access: Support farmers in accessing markets for their livestock products, including facilitating market linkages, value addition, and product certification.
8. Research and Innovation: Stay updated on the latest developments in livestock management, animal welfare, and agricultural technologies, and incorporate innovative approaches into program design and implementation.
9. Monitoring and Evaluation: Collect and analyze data on program outcomes and impacts, and use findings to continually improve program effectiveness and relevance.
10. Collaboration and Networking: Collaborate with local stakeholders, government agencies, research institutions, and other NGOs to leverage resources, share knowledge, and coordinate efforts towards common goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor in V.Sc. or Diploma in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Livestock Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in livestock management, preferably in a rural development context.
• Strong technical expertise in animal husbandry, breeding, nutrition, and disease management.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs and workshops for farmers or rural communities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Fluency in Hindi and proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values, with a passion for improving the lives of smallholder farmers and rural communities.

Additional Requirements:

– Willingness to travel frequently to project sites in rural areas.

– Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.

– Strong organizational and time-management skills.

– Commitment to ethical principles and professional standards in development work.

– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively in a team setting.

– Understanding of and respect for the rights and dignity of community members, especially vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the elderly.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can send their updated resume at job.shortlisting@gmail.com with the subject line “4S-Paravet Livestock”