Manager – Afforestation and Mangrove Projects

Job Tittle: Manager – Afforestation and Mangrove Projects

Location:

rebuilding green cover

About the Role:

Manager – Afforestation and Mangrove Projects

Key Focus Areas:

Afforestation Projects

• Implement plantation projects using native species to enhance biodiversity and sequester carbon
• Collaborate with local communities and forest departments to ensure long-term sustainability
• Strengthen community ownership and monitor survival rates with precision

Mangrove Restoration

• Identify and restore suitable intertidal coastal zones
• Ensure proper plantation techniques, bunding, and water flow for healthy mangrove growth
• Work with fisherfolk and local governments to create shared ecological value

Key Skills:

• Project planning, implementation, and team coordination
• Strong community mobilization and stakeholder engagement skills
• Basic knowledge of GIS, GPS mapping, and data collection tools
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and communication skills
• Financial and vendor coordination capability
• Comfortable with extensive travel and working in remote/rural terrains

What You’ll Do:

• Lead afforestation and mangrove site activities from start to finish
• Monitor plantation quality, survival rates, and community engagement
• Coordinate with government officials, NGOs, contractors, and local groups
• Document and report impact stories, case studies, and technical progress
• Support proposal development, new site identification, and donor communication

Preferred Profile

• Education:

  Postgraduate degree in Social Work/Environment studies, Development Studies, Public Policy, Management, or a related field.

• Experience:

  Minimum

  10 years

  of overall experience, with at least

  6 years in the development/social sector

  , preferably in Environment and climate action Projects.

• Language Proficiency:

  Fluency in

  English and Hindi

  is essential; proficiency in

  Kannada/Tamil

  will be an added advantage.

• Mobility:

  Open to travel for work-related assignments and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Competencies

• Strategic problem-solving with a focus on practical, innovative solutions.
• Strong alignment with UWBe’s values and commitment to addressing complex social challenges.
• Proven capability in coaching, mentoring, and empowering teams for high-impact delivery.
• Ability to navigate cross-sector partnerships with tact, clarity, and empathy.

Compensation and Benefits:

A competitive salary package will be offered, commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and last drawn salary. We value your expertise and ensure a compensation structure aligned with market standards in the development/environmental sector.

You will also receive:

• Health, Term and accident insurance coverage
• Learning and development support, including exposure to national-level forums, training programs, and expert sessions
• A supportive and inclusive work culture with opportunities for growth
• Recognition and rewards for impactful work and innovation

At United Way Bengaluru, we believe in rewarding performance and nurturing talent while empowering you to contribute to India’s ecological restoration story.

Application Process

CV

Subject Line:

All applications will be reviewed based on the job requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be informed and invited for the interview process.