Consultant-Animal Husbandry Expert

Key skills

organizing veterinary camps

breed improvement programmes

Additional/Preferred Skills

• FFS/ToT facilitation for livestock topics

Preferred Qualifications

• BVSc/MVSc in Veterinary Science or Animal Husban

About ICRISAT

ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organisation that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and Africa, working with partners around the world. Drylands cover about 45% of the world's land, are home to 2.3 billion people (one in three) and support 45–50% of the world's livestock. ICRISAT's vision is a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. ICRISAT is headquartered in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in Africa. For more information visit - www.icrisat.org

Role Purpose

ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic and motivated professionals for the position of Consultant - Animal Husbandry Expert under the Transforming Agrifood System programme and the Socio-economics, Inclusion and Impact cluster. Livestock is a core livelihood asset for pastoral communities in the DNP landscape; sustainable stocking, breed improvement, and animal health directly affect both household income and grazing pressure on restored rangelands, linking this position to both livelihood and biodiversity (BD) outcomes. The incumbent will lead livestock-focused Farmer Field School (FFS) delivery, veterinary camp coordination, and breed improvement support across the landscape. The work location is Jaisalmer/Barmer, Rajasthan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver livestock-focused Farmer Field School (FFS) modules on animal husbandry best practices.
• Coordinate veterinary camps in collaboration with RAJUVAS and district animal husbandry departments.
• Support breed improvement initiatives appropriate to local arid-adapted livestock breeds.
• Advise on stocking density and rotational grazing practices compatible with rangeland restoration objectives.
• Monitor livestock-related indicators for livelihood and grazing-pressure reporting.
• Coordinate with the Agro-forestry & Grassland Expert on fodder-livestock linkages.
• Provide the technical guidance outlined for the Animal Husbandry Expert under Outcome 2 of the Project Document, including livestock-related inputs to the GLMP.

Minimum Qualifications

• BVSc/MVSc in Veterinary Science or Animal Husbandry.
• Minimum 5 years of field experience in livestock development programmes.
• Demonstrated experience organizing veterinary camps and breed improvement programmes.
• Experience with pastoral/arid-zone livestock systems preferred.
• FFS/ToT facilitation for livestock topics.
• Coordination with veterinary institutions.
• Field mobility across dispersed pastoral settlements.

Terms of Appointment

This is a contract role for 12 months (01 years). It may be renewed based on performance and the Institute’s continuing need for the position.

How to apply

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Shortlisting will start from 19 November 2026. All applicants should apply with their latest resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants must be nationals of the country of assignment or possess a valid work permit and legal authorization to work in the country to be eligible to apply for this position.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.