Job Description

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India\'s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth\'s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.
We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

About your role:

The program focus is to develop a proof of concept at sub-national agroclimatic zone levels for effective implementation of the Doubling of Farmer Incomes report and the agriculture support programmes and schemes within the framework of the National Mission for Sustainable agriculture using the agroecological principles, in partnership with select state government and farmers. This program aims to test the proof of concept at landscape level in the identified state to identify the existing barriers, enabling conditions and policy and administrative gaps, etc. for implementing sustainable agriculture in India benefitting the farmers, ecology and dependent population. The project aims to establish a pilot model of developing an integrated and comprehensive state/agro-ecological zone level pathway of bringing synergy between the contemporary agriculture policies, strategies, recommendations and action plans and agro-ecological systems and practices in India and also carryout cost benefit analysis for repurposing the agriculture incentives for livelihood improvement of farmers using the available tools of economic evaluation of ecosystem services. The position holder must be willing to travel within the country, including in remote areas with difficult terrain when it\'s safe to do so. This work is led by WRI India as a project partner along with the FOLU Coalition India.

How your day will unfold: You will work closely with FOLU India. The position is most suited to an individual who has a specialized degree in agriculture and has a passion for working in the sustainability of the production systems in India.

Research and communication (50%)

• Coordinate and facilitate the research on the policies, schemes and recommendations on sustainable and remunerative agriculture in India including develop the analytical framework and research design for the study. Incorporate and support attention to gender and social inclusion in the research framework developed.
• Identify the sectors and segments to be included at landscape level sustainable and regenerative agriculture in identified state with a cost-benefit analysis and facilitate the research in the sectors.

Partnership engagement and outreach (25%)

• Coordinate and schedule meetings regarding projects among team and with external partners including government stakeholders
• Support internal and external communications and media relations responsibilities such as brochures and web content.
• Coordinate outreach efforts on behalf of program/projects and anchor partner engagement activities. Responsible for landscape level programme development and developing success stories, case studies, process documentation, etc. through interaction with the partners and field visits.

Programme Management, coordination and reporting (25%)

• Develop a detailed programme implementation framework in consultation with the sectoral experts
• Coordinate the programme activities and reporting to ensure the achievements of milestones within the planned timeline and reporting to steering committee, etc.
• Support with fundraising and scaling up of the programmes

Qualifications and requirements we seek:

• Masters or equivalent degree in agriculture. Understanding of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices including agroforestry familiarity with related policies, schemes and programmes in India
• At least 8 years of experience within government or private sector dealing with programme management
• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder programmes and demonstrated ability to work with efficiency, particularly as part of team effort.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team
• The candidate is expected to bring research and communication skills and be comfortable with interdisciplinary, inter-programmatic, geographically dispersed teams.
• Participating in shaping of a collegial, quality driven and professional programme of work.
• Demonstrated skills of engaging in participatory approaches, and high levels of comfort in working with scientific data as well as local knowledge. Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis is a requirement with an ability to problem-solving, with a focus on strategic challenges.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, preparing programme reports and developing and implementing work plans.
• Demonstrated skills preparing programme documents, reports, policy briefs etc.
• Experience in preparing project proposals in consultation with stakeholders
• Relationship management skills, at a senior state and landscape levels
• Excellent/ Strong research, interpersonal/ written/ communication skills
• Full fluency in written English and Hindi essential
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to establish and nurture partnerships.
• Comfortable with intensive travel within India when it\'s safe to do so.

Salary and Benefits: INR 15,00,000 to INR 18,00,000 CTC

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location: New Delhi, India

Duration: The position is a one-year position (extendable based on performance and project requirements). The start date is as soon as possible.

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

Learn more about WRI India\'s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance

Digital healthcare service: Online doctor consultations for your primary healthcare needs

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

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Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.

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