Job Description

The role involves working closely in the food systems domain, specifically the dairy sector, and providing insights on the sector's growth in the short and medium term. The role involves working with multiple stakeholders - both internal and external - in driving research in the dairy value chain and suggesting policy interventions.
The responsibilities include -

• Lead research in the dairy sector at a pan-India level and identify interventions across the value chain for the same.
• Work with different state governments and identify white spaces in the dairy sector as a whole
• Go beyond the aspect of milk production and also look at the overall aspect of livestock rearing, managing GHG emission in the sector and animal husbandry
• Understanding the drivers of the Indian consumers which will enable development of strategies to transform consumer behaviour
• Work on a National Model for Dairy which will involve identifying the white spaces, the risks and policy interventions for growth in the dairy sector
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor the progress of implemented strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Opportunity to work in the dairy and food systems industryOpportunity to drive policy interventions in the dairy space
A successful applicant should have:

• A relevant educational background in the Dairy or Veterinary Science domain
• Atleast 12+ years of experience in the food systems and dairy industry
• Expertise of working in the dairy value chain - livestock, animal husbandry and bovine sector
• Stakeholder management experience is a must - the candidate should have an experience of working with external and internal stakeholders
• Expertise in developing policy interventions in the dairy sector at a pan-India level
• Experience of working across multiple states with senior stakeholders to drive policy initiatives in the dairy sector
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

This opportunity is with one of the biggest players in the development sector in India. They work across various themes - sustainable food systems being one of the verticals. The role will focus on the dairy vertical within the food systems value chain.
The candidate will get a chance to work at a pan-India level and drive research and policy interventions specifically in the dairy value chain. The candidate will work closely to identify the white spaces in the dairy sector and provide strategic interventions for the growth of the same.

Skills Required