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We are looking for a passionate and experienced Practitioner Climate Action to lead and implement climate restoration strategies by collaborating with state governments Based in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) or Chandrapur (Maharashtra), this role will work at the intersection of climate resilience, public systems, and community development to drive large-scale landscape restoration initiatives Responsibilities : Analysis of financial outlay detailing the requirements of credit, grants, and investment, as well as an analysis of existing schemes that can be leveraged Development of innovative financing mechanisms and scoping of financing opportunities to fill the gaps identified through the preceding analysis Support with identification and prioritization of key barriers in restoration through a robust methodological approach that includes policy review, consultations, key person interviews, and co-organizing Restoration Dialogues with key stakeholders Work closely with stakeholders for monitoring, reporting, and verification for all the above activities Support in grant reporting and other project management activities as required by the donor To facilitate the convergence of public funds for landscape restoration implementation like MGNREGS, watershed programs, livelihoods mission, and ensure correspondence from the state government designating the district collector / CEO-ZP as the nodal officer Co-organize restoration dialogues in identified states with participation of key experts and government stakeholders, resulting in discussion and recognition of agroforestry as a critical intervention for landscape restoration and more synergistic convergence of public funds like MGNREGS for landscape restoration Support TRIs nudge units embedded within state departments with engagement protocols (eg, protocols of engagement based on grassroots planning involving the Panchayati Raj Institutions and the women self-help groups) with the departments and key functionaries to discuss and take forward restoration dialogues for overcoming policy barriers Work closely with the Rural Development Department, ensure the timely issue of relevant guidelines, office orders, and design special schemes to support the climate restoration work through nature-based solutions in their districts Qualifications : Post-graduate degree in a field related to forestry, natural resource management, ecology, or another related field of study with 7 or more years of experience relevant to this position Experience with the management of large projects in the conservation/forestry/natural resource management sector Understanding of topics related to forests, conservation, and people in Central India Understanding of the principles and practice of integrated landscape approaches to restoration (i.e., both within and outside forests) Good communication skills, both verbal and written skills, in Hindi and English are required Knowledge/Skills : Proven ability to engage and collaborate with government stakeholders and partner organizations. Strong understanding of government structures and processes, with the ability to facilitate timely approvals and communications. Experience in managing and delivering mitigation and restoration projects. Capability to build and maintain networks across institutions and organizations, particularly in Central India. Multi-lingual with experience working in diverse cultural contexts. Sound knowledge of carbon sequestration science and carbon markets.
