Freelance Agriculture & Livestock Policy Consultant

Our client, a leading Private Foundation, is seeking a Consultant – Agriculture & Allied Sectors to support the design, implementation, and coordination of agriculture and livestock development initiatives aligned with Government of India priorities.

Key Responsibilities: Support planning and execution of agriculture and livestock development programs (dairy, poultry, goatery, piggery, fodder systems). Contribute to strategy development for: Breed improvement initiatives Fodder and feed management systems Animal health and productivity enhancement Livestock-based livelihood models Agri value chain strengthening Conduct value chain assessments, market linkage studies, and farmer income improvement analyses. Coordinate with Central and State Government departments, district agencies, and implementation partners. Support convergence with Government of India schemes in agriculture and allied sectors. Track program KPIs, implementation milestones, and impact metrics. Facilitate stakeholder consultations including FPOs, cooperatives, dairy federations, agri-input companies, and rural enterprises.

Duration: 2 years Capacity: Full time, Onsite in Delhi

Skills Required: MBA in Agri-Business / Rural Management / Agriculture from a reputed institution or B.Tech / M.Tech in Agriculture or Allied Sectors with program management experience. Minimum 3+ years of experience in: Agriculture development programs Livestock value chain projects Government scheme implementation Agri-business consulting Strong understanding of Government of India agriculture and livestock policies. Experience engaging with state departments, rural institutions, or farmer collectives. Exposure to dairy, livestock-based livelihoods, rural market development, or agri-input ecosystems preferred. Strong stakeholder management and coordination capabilities. Field-level implementation experience is an advantage.