Livestock Value Chain Specialist

Job Summary

Providing high-level technical guidance, the part-time Livestock Value Chain Specialist will develop competitive, conservation-linked livestock value chains for endangered indigenous breeds in Northwest Iran, focusing on sustainability and market viability while working remotely over a contract period of 30 working days within an 11-month timeframe.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a review and analysis of livestock value chains for indigenous breeds and benchmark against international models
• Develop a value chain upgrading framework linking genetic conservation with market incentives
• Provide recommendations for improving competitiveness, export readiness, and compliance with international standards

Required qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Livestock Systems, Rural Development, or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant international experience in livestock value chain development
• Working knowledge of English
• Experience in designing value chain upgrading approaches for indigenous or niche livestock products
• Familiarity with international quality standards and export compliance