– Project Consultant

Position: Project Consultant

Department: Animal & Husbandry Department

Engagement: Project Management Unit (PMU)

Number of Positions: 1

Qualification: MBA / Post Graduate Degree in Management from a recognized University/Institute

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience

Job Purpose The Project Consultant II will provide professional support to the Project Management Unit in planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of various projects and programmes of the Animal & Husbandry Department. The position will assist the Department and PMU in ensuring effective execution of project activities, timely reporting, inter-departmental coordination and achievement of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the PMU in planning, implementation and monitoring of departmental projects, schemes and programmes.
- Coordinate with concerned officers, field-level functionaries, implementing agencies and other stakeholders for effective project execution.
- Assist in preparing project plans, work plans, action plans, progress reports, presentations and official communications.
- Monitor the progress of project activities against approved timelines, milestones and deliverables.
- Collect, compile and analyse project-related information and prepare management reports and dashboards for review by senior officials.
- Support the development and maintenance of MIS and project monitoring systems for tracking physical and financial progress.
- Identify implementation-level issues,



delays and bottlenecks and assist the PMU in recommending appropriate corrective measures.
- Assist in conducting review meetings, including preparation of agendas, presentations, minutes of meetings and follow-up action points.
- Coordinate with various divisions/units of the Department for collection and validation of data and information.
- Assist in monitoring the performance of implementing agencies, consultants and other project stakeholders, wherever applicable.
- Support preparation of proposals, concept notes, project documents, TORs, reports and other management documents as required by the Department.
- Assist in tracking project expenditures and coordinating with the concerned teams for financial and physical progress reporting.
- Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of project records, correspondence and reports.
- Support field visits, consultations, workshops and stakeholder meetings and prepare reports based on findings.
- Undertake data analysis and provide management insights and recommendations to improve project implementation.
- Perform any other project management and coordination activities assigned by the PMU/Department.

Desired Skills

- Strong project management and coordination skills.




- Valuable understanding of project planning, monitoring and implementation processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to prepare professional reports, presentations and official documents.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Government departments, field officials and multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a multidisciplinary PMU team.
- Willingness to undertake field visits as required.

Experience Preference

Candidates having experience in Project Management Units, Government projects, development programmes, consultancy assignments, monitoring & evaluation, programme management, MIS, or working with Government Departments/PSUs will be preferred.

Key Deliverables The Project Consultant II will be primarily responsible for:

1. Timely project monitoring and progress reporting.
2. Preparation of project-related reports, presentations and management documents.
3. Effective coordination between the PMU, Department and implementing stakeholders.
4. Tracking of project milestones, activities and deliverables.
5. MIS/data compilation and analytical reporting.
6. Follow-up and documentation of decisions taken during review meetings.
7. Identification and escalation of implementation issues and bottlenecks.
8. Providing management and implementation support to the Animal & Husbandry Department.

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