Senior Consultant - Project Development & Management (Livestock Research)

About the role

ILRI, a CGIAR research centre dedicated to animal agriculture research for the developing world, is recruiting a long-term senior consultant in New Delhi to design, implement, monitor and coordinate livestock research for development projects in India. The consultancy lasts twelve months, with possible extension depending on performance and funding, and is paid a competitive monthly fee based on qualification and experience. Only Indian nationals are eligible.

Key responsibilities

• Support the management of existing livestock research for development projects in India
• Help secure funding from national and international donor agencies
• Draft project proposals, reports, papers, training manuals and similar documents
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with donors and partners
• Provide technical inputs, deliver presentations and represent ILRI in various forums
• Organise training and capacity-building programmes
• Support the Country Representative of ILRI-India as needed

Required profile

• PhD in Veterinary/Animal Sciences with 10+ years' experience, or a Master's degree with 15+ years' experience
• Track record of writing high-quality research papers, reports, policy briefs and training manuals in English
• Experience designing and drafting funding proposals and engaging with senior officials of donors, governments, NGOs, research organisations and universities
• Ability to represent an organisation in forums and give high-quality speeches, lectures and presentations
• Strong English communication skills and experience in multicultural teams
• Ability to manage staff and budgets, organise workshops and seminars, and to travel nationally and internationally

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter justifying your candidacy to the Head of People and Culture by 8 April 2026, marking the subject line with the position title and reference number REF: 03/2026. ILRI charges no fees at any stage of the recruitment process.