The Nature Conservancy invites applications for Project Manager; Apply by May 04, 2024

Project Manager The Nature Conservancy Centre 2024

Project Management/Coordination

Deadline: May 04, 2024
Qualification (Education): Postgraduate
Experience Required: NA Year

About Job Profile

Project Management/Coordination

The Project Manager provides scientific/technical leadership as a subject matter expert for regenerative agriculture in a variety of initiatives. S/he oversees the implementation of our strategies related to agriculture and soil health in India, including, but not limited to, crop residue management, agri-entrepreneurship, and zero-tillage agriculture. S/he actively promotes nature-based solutions to climate change as well climate adaptation through a mix of field projects and policy interventions. S/he will build upon the current body of work to have a cohesive and comprehensive project portfolio to meet the organisation’s goals related to conservation, restoration, and climate change.

Primary Responsibilities include

Develops and implements the strategies under the guidance of senior management to achieve the organisation’s goals and quantified targets related to regenerative agriculture, soil health, and climate change mitigation and adaptation, including those related to people metrics.
Strengthens and expands the programme for impact at scale. Ensures that the programme achieves its strategic objectives.
• Recruits, retains, and manages high quality and effective multi-disciplinary staff, consultants, and partners with responsibility for performance management and successful delivery of projects.
Acts as the technical liaison within and outside of the organisation; may provide training on regenerative agriculture and related issues.
Supports team members to effectively implement complex projects with our partners, including ongoing projects for ending crop residue management and building out additional initiatives.
Makes strategic decisions based on sound analysis and judgement in consultation with the Reporting Manager.
Collaborates with a wide range of partners to identify projects, associated research needs, present technical concepts, and support fieldwork.
Negotiates complex agreements, managing risks and anticipating challenges.
Leads stakeholder consultations on regenerative agriculture issues.
Leads preparation ofsuccinct reports and other communication products for a wide range of audiences.
Promotes organisational leadership and visibility in the area of regenerative agriculture.
Takes responsibility for all budgeting and financial management aspects of the assigned projects.
Establishes and maintains optimal performance standards within budget.
Leads fundraising along with the fundraising team, including preparing proposals, reviewing contracts and preparing donor/client reports.
Resolves complex problems through systematic and thorough analysis and effective programme leadership and management.
Persuasively conveys the organisational mission and USP to diverse groups including potential donors, clients, corporates, academics, and others critical to the organisational vision and mission.
May require frequent travel domestically and occasionally internationally.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and experience of developing systems for monitoring, reporting, verification, and evaluation of impact of agricultural systems on climate, soil health, and environment.
Knowledge of and experience related to the production, storage, processing, and commercialisation of rice, wheat, and other key crops in India.
Field experience including direct interaction and/or partnering with farmers.
Expertise in spatial analysis/remote sensing as well as applied statistics/data science.
Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders and interest to work in interdisciplinary teams.
Experience of training others.
Ability to meet deadlines and work successfully in a fast-paced organisation.
Knowledge of multiple Indian languages.

Other Information:

Job Functions

Project Management/Coordination

Salary Range: NA LPA
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Mode: Work from Office

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