Sr. Consultant – Enterprise Development & Market Linkages

Scope of Work (SOW) Sr. Consultant – Enterprise Development & Market Linkages (Goat Value Chain) ## Formation / Diplômes Project: JSPVAT Phase-2.0 (Jeevika SPV for Agricultural Transformation) Duration of Project: Until April 2029 Duty Station: Araria, Bihar (Initially for Year 1 with travel across project districts and subsequent deployment to other JSPVAT-supported Goat Producer Companies in other districts or at Patna, as required) Reporting: Project Director, Bihar and work in close coordination with MSC, JEEViKA, Goat Producer Companies (GPCs), Producer Groups (PGs), and other project stakeholders. Background Under JSPVAT Phase-2, Passing Gifts is providing specialized technical assistance to strengthen goat-based livelihoods and enterprises across Bihar. The project aims to develop commercially viable, women-centered goat value chains through strengthening existing Goat Producer Companies, supporting new GPC formation, promoting aggregation and market linkages, and establishing sustainable enterprise models. The Senior Consultant will serve as a key field-based enterprise development resource responsible for driving business growth, market expansion, value chain integration, aggregation systems, and enterprise operationalization within project-supported geographies. This is a results-oriented assignment requiring a highly entrepreneurial, self-driven, and execution-focused professional capable of translating business plans into commercially viable enterprise outcomes. Nature of the Work Engagement The key objective is to support the development of commercially sustainable goat enterprises by strengthening aggregation systems, establishing market linkages, supporting enterprise operations, facilitating business growth, and integrating producers into organized value chains. This position contributes directly to the achievement of JSPVAT Phase-2 goals related to: Strengthening existing Goat Producer Company. Establishing commercially viable goat aggregation systems. Developing structured market channels for live goats and goat meat. Supporting formation and operationalization of new Goat Producer Companies. Strengthening JEEViKA-promoted Producer Groups. Facilitating livestock feed and fodder business opportunities. Supporting goat meat retail and market outlet development. Enhancing producer incomes through market-led enterprise growth. Scope of Work En...