Consultant, Course Development

Objective of consultancy

To design, develop, and deliver contextually relevant, science-based, and welfare-focused training modules on AMR, zoonoses and animal welfare for veterinarians paravets and community animal health workers.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for :

A.    Needs Assessment and Scoping

• Conduct a rapid needs assessment analysis to document knowledge gaps, existing training materials, and best practices relevant to AMR,zoonoses and animal welfare among Indian veterinarians,paravets and community healthcare workers.
• Map relevant national and international frameworks (e.g., OIE, WHO, FAO, NAP-AMR, ICAR, IVRI curricula).
• Engage with key stakeholders (veterinary councils, animal welfare groups, public health agencies) for insights and validation.

B.    Module Design and Content Development

Develop three-tiered modular content :

1.    Veterinarian-level module : In-depth technical, clinical, and welfare-focused. This will be a train – the trainer module for vets to train fellow vets and paraveterinarians.

2.    Paravet / community-level module : Simplified, practical, and field-appropriate.

Each module should include :

Ethical and Welfare Considerations

All content and recommendations must align with :

C.   Training Delivery Plan

Propose a training delivery strategy, including :

D.   Validation and Finalization

Deliverables and Timelines

Duration of Assignment : Approximately 12 weeks (3 months) from the date of contract signing.

Reporting and Coordination

The consultant will coordinate with the Program Director at Humane World for Animals. Regular coordination meetings will be scheduled to review progress, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Budget and Payment Schedule

Payment will be milestone-based, linked to deliverables :

1.    20% on submission of Inception Report

2.    30% on submission of Draft Modules

3.    30% on delivery of validated Final Modules

4.    10% on submission of Final Report and all materials

5.    10% on completion of first set of training and implementation of the training module for vets

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Desirable

Application Process

Interested consultants should submit :