Job Opportunity for Programme Specialist – Livestock at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) in Madhepura District, Bihar, India

**Job Title:** Programme Specialist – Livestock

**Organization:** Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) (AKRSP(I)), a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKRSP(I) works across multiple states in India, focusing on agriculture and climate resilience, work and enterprise, and rural governance.

**Job Location:** Madhepura District, Bihar, India

**Experience Required:** 2-3 years in the development sector, with prior experience in livestock management.

**Job Description:**

The Programme Specialist – Livestock will be responsible for innovating, designing, and implementing efforts to strengthen processes and activities within various livestock projects.  Key responsibilities include:

* Carefully understanding program components, project areas, challenges, and opportunities.

* Coordinating implementation with relevant teams in the field.

* Providing training to the team on improved animal health management.

* Supporting community mobilization activities at the village level.

* Managing a team of community-level volunteers (CF) and Pashu Sakhis.

* Maintaining Management Information Systems (MIS) and preparing MIS parameters.

* Preparing quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reports.

* Maintaining program-related documentation.

* Reviewing and monitoring program finances and administration.

* Identifying and documenting best practices.

* Sharing best practices with relevant government departments.

* Engaging with government officials in program events.

* Facilitating the integration of government schemes into the program.

* Maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders and government line departments.

* Performing other tasks as assigned by AKRSP(I) management.

**Skills & Competencies:**

* Strong knowledge of livestock management.

* In-depth understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, particularly within the context of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).

* Excellent training and facilitation skills.

* Strong liaison skills.

* Community-centric approach and team management abilities.

* Experience in marketing, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and capacity building.

* Fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi.

**Benefits:**

* Opportunity to work with an internationally renowned NGO.

* Comprehensive on-site and off-site training.

* 5-day work week with flexible working hours.

* Medical insurance for employees, spouses, and children.

* Maternity and paternity leave.

* 15 general leaves per year, plus 16.5 earned leaves (encashable).

* 10 declared holidays and 3 optional holidays.

* 5-day Diwali break.

* Women employees may avail 2 days of work-from-home per month during menstruation (if needed).

**Education:** Postgraduate degree in Management.