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.

Program Overview for Food, Loss and Water

WRI India\'s work in food, land and water aims to inform India\'s just transition towards sustainable and resilient food and land use systems focusing on developing interdisciplinary nature-based solutions like landscape restoration, sustainable agriculture to mitigate climate impacts, enhance jobs and livelihoods and improve nutritional security. To catalyze systems, change with a focus on circular food systems in India, we also focus on developing equitable strategies to reduce food loss and waste and mitigate climate impacts.
With broader systems change and food systems perspective, we work with diverse stakeholders like governments, businesses, civil society partners and farmer producer organizations to inform and develop land use strategies based on robust evidence and analysis to build the resilience of local communities to mitigate climate impacts, bridge capacity gaps, monitor progress, and inform a pathway to building a restoration economy for people, nature, and climate.
As part of the protect and restore pillar our focus is to protect, maintain and restore landscapes to secure the livelihoods of 700 million people directly dependent on forests and agriculture and strengthen India\'s environmental well-being. As part of this program, WRI India aims to catalyze a political and social movement to restore vitality to fragmented, un-productive and deteriorated landscapes in India. These lands can be restored into healthy mosaics of sustainable agriculture, agroforestry landscapes (or mixed-forest agriculture), and restored forest ecosystems generating economic, ecological, and social benefits to people and planet. While restoration involves improvements to physical landscapes, a diversity of people must be at the center of the solutions.

About your role:

WRI India is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to manage the legal and due diligence activities under the Harit Bharat fund program.

How your day will unfold:

I. Due Diligence (70%)

• Work closely with the program team to conduct due diligence and set up a process for evaluating applicants at the Request for Proposal stage for Harit Bharat Fund. Evaluate and highlight potential risks.
• Liaise with projects partners and third party due diligence vendors, in order to carry out deep due diligence of for profits like SMEs and farmer producer companies and NGOs.
• Support and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand how the Harit Bharat Fund can deliver financial assistance to project developers.
• Review and analysis of key financial documents such as cash flows, balance sheets, income statements, profit and loss statement etc.
• Review and audit subawardees\' reports, budgets , expenses, and proposals to ensure compliance with award terms.
• Preparation and negotiation of services agreements , non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements etc.
• Liase with Legal Manager to prepare MOUs.

II. Contracts and Vendor Management (20%)

• Contribute actively towards the Contract and Vendor Management process of the Harit Bharat Fund by working closely with the Operations team and programmatic partners to ensure smooth processing of documents and within the timelines.
• Monitor performance against contract requirements;
• Work with partners to help them understand and meet sub grant, contract and due diligence requirements.
• Provides guidance to partner organizations and consultants to ensure their compliance with funder policies, while proactively and professionally communicating with partners and consultants.

III. Programmatic and Project Management Support (10%)

• Support in developing strategies and support implementation plans for core Harit Bharat Fund activities (for example, onboarding the cohort, identifying capacity building and mentorship needs, monitoring, reporting and verification, etc.)

Qualifications and requirements we seek:

• Education Qualifications: Supported multiple financial due diligence projects.

CA / CPA / MBA / CFA preferred.

• At least 7 to 10 years of relevant experience. Experience specifically in the non-profit sector is preferred.
• Deep Understanding of the key due diligence principles, that may involve understanding of an NGOs registration certificates, AOAs, FCRA , as well as of the startups and Farmer Producer Companies\' registration, incorporation etc. etc .
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Expertise in financial procedures and regulations for both profit and non-profit organisations.
• Financial analysis and Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Excellent coordination and inter-personal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of internal audits, FCRA, etc.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to take initiative, brainstorm, think creatively and work under pressure with tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Responsible, self-motivated, respectful, and efficient.

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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