Consultant (Subject Matter Expert)

Pune, Maharashtra

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Digital Green is a social impact organization helping farmers harness technology and data to build resilient and prosperous communities. Founded in 2008 out of Microsoft Research, it began with a video-based approach that transformed how agricultural advisory reached rural communities. Over the years, the organization has partnered with governments, the private sector, and civil society to scale digital tools and AI-driven platforms across India. To date, Digital Green, in India, has reached 5.5 million smallholder farmers (50% women), trained more than 100,000 frontline workers (52% women), and supported hundreds of farmer groups in producing and sharing localized videos in 26 languages. Building on 17 years of experience, it is now advancing a farmer-responsive, AI-enabled model of extension. In 2024, Digital Green launched FarmerChat, an open-source, AI-powered solution designed to strengthen public systems and deliver climate-smart, hyperlocal guidance in farmers’ own languages. In India, the tool has reached more than 600,000 users (35% women), who have asked millions of queries.
 
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We are seeking a highly experienced and field-oriented veterinary professional to serve as Subject Matter Specialist for a livestock and dairy development initiative in Maharashtra. The role will focus on designing and developing structured training modules for Pashu Sakhis and para-veterinarians, and leading their capacity building through block-level master trainings and ongoing technical mentoring.

The position will also support the application of AI-enabled digital advisory tools by frontline workers and farmers to improve livestock management practices, with a focus on calf management, nutrition, preventive animal health, housing, hygiene, and basic record keeping. The Subject Matter Specialist will work closely with the Department of Animal Husbandry, MSRLM, district and block veterinary functionaries, and the Digital Green program and product teams to ensure delivery of high-quality technical content, training, and advisory support aligned with government protocols and best practices. The role will report to the State Head / Project Lead.

Training and capacity building:
– Design, develop, and finalise structured training modules and curricula for Pashu Sakhis, para-veterinarians, and livestock farmers, aligned with project objectives and government protocols.
– Prepare detailed training plans, schedules, and session-wise content for block-level and village-level trainings.
– Lead block-level master trainings for selected Pashu Sakhis and para-veterinarians using a cascade training approach.
– Provide continuous technical mentoring and handholding support to frontline workers during village-level farmer trainings.
– Ensure trainings are practical, field-oriented, and focused on adoption of improved livestock management practices, particularly calf management, nutrition, preventive health, housing, hygiene, and record keeping.
– Build facilitation and problem-solving skills of Pashu Sakhis and para-veterinarians to enable effective last-mile service delivery.

Project Implementation:
– Support implementation of project activities across selected blocks in coordination with the program team.
– Ensure technical quality and consistency of livestock advisory and training delivery across geographies.
– Coordinate with district and block-level veterinary officials to ensure alignment with departmental guidelines and smooth field implementation.
– Support execution of refresher trainings, review meetings, and field visits as required.
– Provide technical inputs for addressing livestock health, nutrition, and management challenges emerging during implementation.

Technical advisory and digital integration:
– Validate livestock-related advisory content integrated into the AI-enabled digital advisory platform.
– Provide technical guidance to refine digital advisories based on field feedback and emerging needs.
 
Partnership and stakeholder engagement:
– Work closely with the Department of Animal Husbandry, MSRLM, and other relevant line departments at district and block levels.
– Participate in stakeholder orientations, coordination meetings, and project review discussions.
– Support alignment between government extension systems and project training and advisory approaches.

– Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH) is mandatory; Master’s degree preferred.
– 8–10 years of relevant field experience of capacity building programs in veterinary services, cattle, livestock and dairy extensions.
– Strong hands-on experience in cattle and livestock management, especially calf management, dairy nutrition, and preventive animal health.
– Prior experience working with government departments, livestock missions, NGOs, or extension systems is preferred.
– Strong practical knowledge of dairy and livestock production systems.
– Experience in training and mentoring frontline workers such as Pashu Sakhis, para-vets, or extension staff.
– Ability to translate technical veterinary concepts into simple, actionable guidance for farmers.
– Comfort working with digital tools and AI-based advisory platforms.
– Strong coordination, communication, and facilitation skills.
– Willingness to travel extensively within project geographies.

Position Title: Consultant (Subject Matter Expert)
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Period: Nine Months (Till November 2026)
Reports To: State Head/Project Lead

To apply, ask a question, or refer someone in your immediate network, please write to us with a subject line as “Application for Consultant_Subject Matter Expert_Maha” with the cover letter and resume/LinkedIn profiles using the following contacts:
madhurima@digitalgreentrust.org
ashokkumar@digitalgreentrust.org

2026-03-16