Job Description

Job Role: Operations Head / Project Manager - Green India Project (NGO)

Position Overview

The Operations Head / Project Manager for the Green India Project will lead, manage, and scale environmental sustainability programs focused on afforestation, soil and water conservation, biodiversity restoration, climate resilience, and community-based ecological initiatives. The role ensures high-quality operations, scientific program planning, stakeholder collaboration, and measurable environmental impact across multiple locations.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Project Design

Develop annual and long-term project strategies aligned with the Green India mission. Design scientifically informed plantation models, biodiversity restoration plans, and climate action frameworks. Create SOPs, technical guidelines, and field implementation tools for program consistency.
2. Operations & Field Management

Oversee day-to-day operations of plantation drives, nursery operations, water conservation structures, and eco-restoration activities. Lead field teams, coordinators, horticulturists, nursery managers, and community workers. Ensure proper species selection, planting techniques, survival monitoring, and maintenance activities.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment

Develop a robust MEL system to track plantation survival, carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancements, and community outcomes. Conduct field visits, audits, and performance reviews across all project sites. Prepare periodic project reports, dashboards, GIS-based mapping, and donor presentations.
4. Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with government bodies (Forest Dept, Rural Development, Panchayats), CSR foundations, research institutes, and community leaders. Manage donor relations: planning, execution tracking, reporting, and review meetings. Build partnerships with eco-clubs, schools, colleges, and volunteers to promote green practices.
5. Budgeting & Resource Allocation

Prepare project budgets covering plantation material, manpower, resource tools, and maintenance. Monitor financial utilization and ensure cost efficiency without compromising quality. Forecast resources and manage logistics for large-scale environment programs.
6. Compliance, Safety & Governance

Ensure adherence to environmental norms, safety guidelines, and government regulations. Implement policies on sustainable practices, waste reduction, and ethical field operations. Maintain accurate documentation for audits, CSR compliance, and government reporting.
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Key Skills & Competencies

Strong project and operations management Knowledge of afforestation, ecosystem restoration, native species, and climate action Field-based program execution experience Data-driven impact assessment (GIS, survival rate tracking, carbon estimation) Excellent communication and stakeholder management Ability to manage multi-location projects Budgeting and resource optimization Problem-solving and risk management
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Qualifications & Experience

Master's degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Ecology, Botany, Climate Studies, Natural Resource Management, or related fields. 5+ years of experience in environmental projects, CSR sustainability programs, or eco-restoration initiatives. Experience working with government departments, donors, and community-based projects.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?800,000.00 - ?1,000,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Total Years of Experience CCTC ECTC Current Location Notice Period
Work Location: In person