Job Description

Senior Program Associate, Food loss and waste, Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration Who we are and what we do 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: Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration WRI India\'s Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration (SLR) program 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. About your role : Tackling food loss and waste is a key strategy for transforming India\'s food system and achieving this vision. To support this vision, WRI India is seeking a Senior Project Associate housed under the Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration program to advance its ongoing work on reducing food loss and waste in India, through robust research and partnership development. This work is being done in partnership with Food and Land Use Coalition India. The position is most suited to an individual who has an interdisciplinary research background has a passion for working in the agriculture and food sustainability sector in India and has exceptional research and communication skills. The position holder must be willing to travel as necessary. How your day will unfold : The Senior project associate will oversee a range of responsibilities for the food loss and waste work within the Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration program. Research (50%) Developing a science-based research framework to understand the different sources and reasons for food waste and loss in India and associated analysis like identifying interventions for a particular sub-sector or value chain to reduce food loss and waste Identify and scope new areas of research and innovation around food loss and waste and strategies to take forward the agenda in India. Research and innovation around the development and implementation of sustainable practices infood supply chains, and achievement of nutrition security, inter alia. Support in developing high-quality knowledge products (reports, policy briefs, working papers) that encapsulate research findings and communicate these to diverse audiences, for influencing initiatives on reducing food loss and waste. Project Management (10%) Support in the coordination of the programme activities to ensure the timely delivery of deliverables and achievements of milestones. Support in high-quality documentation and timely reporting of the programme. Communication and Partnerships (40%) Coordinate the Friends of champions 12.3 networks in India, responsible for following up with members, organizing quarterly meetings, setting up the agenda, and exploring potential partners for the network. Support internal and external communications and media relations responsibilities such as brochures and web content development, and writing blogs. Coordinate outreach efforts for Friends of Champions 12.3 in India on behalf of program and anchor partner engagement activities Qualifications and Requirements: Master\'s degree in agriculture, food sustainability disciplines. 4-7 yearsof post-study research experience relating to food supply chain, post-harvest management, sustainable food system issues and policies, etc. Demonstrated ability towork both independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team 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. Excellent/ Strong research, interpersonal/ written/ communicationskills Ability topresent complex information in a clear and concise manner Demonstrated skills in preparing programme documents, reports, etc. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a requirement. Preferred skill : Demonstrated experience in leading/coordinating any network of organizations Salary and Benefits: 11,00,000 to 13,00,000 CTC Per Annum Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package Duration: Term hire 1 years Location : Delhi, India To Apply: Only Qualified applicants should apply online at . All applications must be submitted online through thiscareer portalin order to be formally considered. List of Documents to be attached: Cover Letter Resume Writing Sample Reports Only shortlisted applicants will be contact ed for interview purpose. Finalized candidate will be required to take a writing/analytical test. 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 Rs 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. Click here to know more about our benefits 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 preference, parental status, or disability.

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