ILRI Consultancy: Project development & management

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a long-term senior consultant to design, implement, monitor and coordinate livestock research for development projects in India.

ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe, and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. 

Scope of Work for the Consultant 

• Support to manage existing livestock research for development projects in India.
• Support to secure funding from different national and international donor agencies.
• Support to draft project proposals, reports, papers, training manuals etc.
• Build and maintain strong partnership with donors and partners.
• Provide technical inputs, deliver presentations, and represent ILRI in different forums.
• Organize training and capacity‑building programs.
• Support Country Representative, ILRI-India in his works as per the need.

Consultancy Fee: Competitive monthly fee based on qualification and experience

Post location:  ILRI- New Delhi

Duration: Twelve months (with scope for extending further based on performance and availability of funding).

Terms of Appointment:  This consultancy is only open to Indian Nationals.

Essential skills and qualifications

The interested candidates should possess:

• PhD in Veterinary/Animal Sciences with 10+ years’ experience, or Master’s with 15+ years.
• Proven track record of drafting high quality research papers, reports, policy briefs, training manuals etc. in English language.
• Demonstrated knowledge and capacity of designing and drafting proposal for funding.
• Demonstrated experience of engaging with senior level officers of donors, governments, non-governmental organizations, research organizations, universities etc.
• Demonstrated capacity of representing organization in various forums and delivering high quality impactful speech/ lecture/ presentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated experience working in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Ability to do multi-tasking with minimum guidance and support proactively.
• Ability to manage staff, budget etc. couple with ability to organize workshop, seminar and capacity building programme.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally as necessary.

  How to apply: 

Applicant should send his/her CV stating their qualification and experience in the relevant areas expected for the position with a covering letter justifying the candidature for the position to the Head of People and Culture, by clicking on the "Apply Now " tab below on or before 8 April 2026 . The position title and reference number  REF: 03/2026  should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted .

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).

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ILRI is an equal opportunity employer