Analyst / Associate / Senior Associate - Climate Operations

Position

Location

Position Overview

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the design and implementation of

  NBS projects

  that enhance agricultural sustainability, ecosystem restoration, and community well-being.
• Engage extensively with

  farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Panchayats, and local government representatives

  to strengthen participation and ownership at the grassroots level.
• Facilitate

  capacity-building sessions

  and

  training programs

  for

  community groups

  ,

  field partners

  , and

  stakeholders

  , and carry out

  field surveys

  to assess

  needs

  and

  outcomes

  .
• Carry out

  field surveys

  ,

  baseline assessments

  , and

  follow-up measurements

  to evaluate project parameters as well as community needs.
• Develop and implement

  efficient engagement strategies

  that ensure inclusion, transparency, and continuity across project cycles.
• Coordinate with

  research institutions, technical experts, and implementation partners

  to integrate field data, local knowledge, and best practices.
• Plan and execute field activities with

  meticulous organization, adaptability to changing conditions

  , and responsiveness to regional realities.
• Support

  project monitoring, documentation, and reporting

  , ensuring accuracy and consistency across outputs.
• Represent the organization in

  community meetings, stakeholder consultations, and workshops

  , clearly communicating objectives and outcomes.
• Identify potential

  implementation challenges

  and proactively design practical solutions in coordination with on-ground teams.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

  in

  Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work, or Rural Development

  .

• 2 to 5 years of experience

  in agriculture, community-based programs, or rural development projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in

  stakeholder management, farmer engagement, capacity building, and public communication

  .
• Strong

  planning and coordination skills

  with the ability to organize multiple activities, manage timelines, and adapt effectively to evolving field contexts.
• Proven

  fieldwork experience

  in rural or semi-rural areas, with an understanding of agricultural systems, community structures, and institutional linkages.
• Familiarity with

  sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, and nature-based development practices

  .
• Excellent

  interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

  .
• Proficiency in

  English

  and

  Hindi

  (spoken and written) is

  required

  ; proficiency in

  Bengali

  and

  other regional languages

  is

  preferred

  .
• Willingness and readiness to

  travel extensively

  , work with diverse communities, and adjust to variable on-ground conditions.

Perks & Benefits

• The opportunity to lead and contribute to

  community-driven, sustainability-focused projects

  that create tangible rural and environmental benefits.
• A

  purpose-oriented, interdisciplinary team

  of experienced professionals.
• A

  flexible, inclusive work environment

  that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

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