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Location

Kurnool | India

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Job description

• The Senior Project Officer will report to the Project Director and play a key role in promoting the well-being of animals through the adoption of improved livestock management practices

• This position will focus on ensuring animal health, husbandry, and product quality assurance in the designated State and program area
• The Senior Project Officer will collaborate closely with Program/Project Managers, project partners, and the local SERP staff for the successful and efficient functioning of enterprise hubs

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES : (including approximate percentage effort) Support Project Partners in Effective Implementation (25%)

• Assist in building social capital among project partners;
• Participate in staff selection, capacity building, and orientation;
• Contribute to various training, field trips, exchange visits, and study reports;
• Support the implementation of project activities and ensure quality passing on of gifts and resources;
• Assist in the exponential POG and PSRP processes with a focus on quality;
• Contribute to the development and production of market-oriented quality products;
• Follow PMD-pro tools and framework for effective project management;
• Support partners in implementing feedback/changes suggested by the Passing Gifts team.

Monitor, Review, and Report the Program (25%)

• Ensure project partners meet monitoring and evaluation requirements and deadlines;
• Review project progress with partner staff monthly basis;
• Participate in ongoing partner activities for quality control and improvement;
• Prepare and review activity-based re-forecasting in collaboration with stakeholders;.
• Document and share best practices within the organization;
• Promote and ensure the PSRP process at each level in the project;
• Collaborate with the Regional Program Office (RPO) and Country Program Office (CPO) team;
• Assist in organizing field visits for the Passing Gifts team and other stakeholders.

Promote Scientific Practices for Rural Farmers (35%)

• Ensure quality and timely animal healthcare delivery;
• Promote good husbandry practices, including breeding, nutrition, housing, feeding, and waste management;
• Ensure regular supply of quality inputs and adoption of biosecurity practices;
• Contribute to the development of good quality forage, fodder, feed mill, and hatchery;
• Develop alternative feed methods and innovative models as per field requirements;
• Support business and marketing activities for poultry birds, providing technical inputs and handholding;
• Facilitate training for vaccinators and CAVEs, strengthening their knowledge and skills;
• Meet project targets for scale-up production, targeted families, income increase, and business goals;
• Integrate One Health concepts into the community.

Liaison, Networking, and Collaboration with Line Agencies (10%)

• Share the Passing Gifts PVT LTD model with stakeholders and build fruitful relationships;
• Promote cross-learning and exchange of knowledge;
• Support partners in mobilizing committed co-funding (Catalytical Leverage Funding);
• Organize and participate in donor visits, state-level events, workshops, and roundtables;
• Converge work with concerned Line Departments.

May perform other job-specific duties as assigned (5%) QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelors degree in Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc A.H) with Four (4) years of relevant experience;
• Master s Degree in Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc) with a specialization in Poultry Science and Two (2) years of experience;
• Knowledge and experience in poultry and livestock programs;
• Experience in running campaigns;
• Knowledge of feed mill and hatchery management;
• Familiarity with fodder development;
• Experience with community organizations;
• Fluent in Hindi, English, and the local language (spoken and written);
• Good leadership qualities and communication skills;
• Interest in animal/agriculture-based community development;
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate challenging situations to achieve goals and deadlines
• Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision;
• Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner;
• Ability to work with sensitive information and to always maintain confidentiality;
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule;
• Fluent in Hindi, English, and Local Language spoken as well as written;
• Have an interest in animals/agriculture community development;
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally;
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, web designing, collaboration platform and tools, and electronic mail software (Microsoft preferred);
• Constant sitting, standing and walking, with occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended periods of time.

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