POSITION SUMMARY: Rainforest Alliance India is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of the Integrated Landscapes Project (2022-2027) funded by the Global Environment Facility, transforming agricultural systems and strengthening local economies in high biodiversity areas of India through sustainable landscape management and public-private finance. The project will promote sustainable land use in commodity production landscapes in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka States. The project is in its mid-term with partners and teams already onboarded and actively working towards the project goals. The postholder will be based in Delhi/NCR, lead a project team of staff, consultants and partners and maintain close relations with government Ministries to ensure project’s alignment with national agricultural policies. The Senior Project Manager will lead the project management unit (PMU), comprising core staff and key partners, to make decisions collaboratively. The postholder will lead the annual work planning, donor reporting and budgeting process in close coordination with the Director-South Asia. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate; Lead an integrated work planning and budgeting process in coordination with Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS), BAIF and Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), which will be key members of the Project Management Unit (PMU); secure approval of annual work plans and budgets from Steering Committee and Implementing Agencies (IAs)- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN); Lead all aspects of the project implementation as a cohesive and efficient operation, ensuring that staff, consultants and sub-contractors have clear roles and the information and resources needed to fulfill them; In coordination with the Director, South Asia lead the project staff in accordance with Rainforest Alliance’s HR policy, including recruitment when necessary; Lead, complete and high-quality narrative and financial reporting as per project requirements for submission to the two IAs and project steering committee; Prepare annual work plans and budgets for endorsement by the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and approval by UNEP, and keep PSC informed of project progress; Maintain close and regular communication with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW), MoEF&CC and other government Ministries whose portfolio is relevant to the project, for the purpose of aligning with government policies and seeking opportunities for convergence with government programmes; Maintain regular communication with the regional and international teams of thematic and programme specialists in Rainforest Alliance, including communications, and secure their contributions to the project as required; Serve as member of Rainforest Alliance India senior staff, participating in meetings and ensuring that project activities are consistent with strategy and contribute to growth; and Play active role in close coordination with Director – South Asia in identifying and developing opportunities for generating new resources to support expansion of project activities and strategic growth of Rainforest Alliance in India. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A post-graduation qualification in agronomy, agriculture, environmental sciences, natural resource management or similar. Work Experience: At least 10 years of demonstrable, relevant, project/ program management experience leading preferably internationally funded large projects, in the area of agricultural development and/or sustainable landscape planning and development. Experience in managing and motivating team members to ensure effective project implementation, in addition to facilitating partners and local community mobilization in the project landscapes; Experience of working in market-systems development/value chains projects, and understanding of corporate cultures; Confirmed experience (5 years’) working with ministries or national institutions in India that are concerned with natural resource and/or environmental management; Financial literacy essential, and experience of having worked directly with financial institutions will be desirable; Extremely motivated, resilient, result-oriented and confident in managing large-scale projects with excellent communication skills required to ensure sound coordination among partners, consultants and project teams. Travel Requirements - Ability to travel to the project landscapes, as and when required (up to 40%). Level: 2 Deadline: 13 June 2025 Salary: Commensurate with experience Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in Delhi, India will be considered. If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
Position summary : The Senior Associate, Producer Support is responsible for developing and providing technical training and monitoring to partners and stakeholders for implementation of the Rainforest Alliance certification program in India. The Senior Associate, Producer Support reports directly to the PS Manager and in close coordination with other RA department, contributes to the implementation of the country strategy and to the different interventions planned in the country including existing and new projects. The Senior Associate, Producer Support facilitates training workshops, develops training materials and provides guidance for certificate holders and local key stakeholders. Responsibilities : Be a point of contact for farmers and stakeholders in the country; answering technical questions about the certification program; Support to develop and implement a national training plan to support all Certificate Holders (group of farmers, large farm, exporter); Participate and coordinate meeting with certification involved staff; Coordinate and conduct Trainings of Trainers – ToT for members, partners, and relevant stakeholders, based on training needs assessments and the training modules in India; Develop and update training materials, to be used at ToT and farmer level; Safeguard the quality of RA service providers through the development, implementation and monitoring of a trainer accreditation system; Supervise and coordinate the efficiency and effectiveness of the trainings conducted and provide follow-up; Monitor and report on the RA projects by visiting producer organizations Maintain good relationships and liaise with stakeholders; and Provide support in all work – related activities as advised by the PS Manager Conduct the Rainforest Alliance monthly webinar series to support certificate holders with training and indicators Qualifications : Education: Bachelor's degree in a field related to agriculture, natural resources; Minimum work experience of 3 years. Proven experience (1 year) in the coffee and/or cocoa and/or citrus sector and preferably experience with certification programs. Knowledge of the country's main certified sector; mainly Tea in the different RA-certified chains or products Knowledge and commitment to environmental issues and sustainability practices. Experience in training and capacity building for adults. Knowledge of extension methodologies. Consistent track record in the development of training materials. Technical Skills: Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills Skills in foreign languages: verbal prof dominion and written in English (desirable). General Work Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive manner. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact culturally, linguistically and diplomatically with various internal and external people. Initiative, motivated, ingenious, detail oriented, reliability, great attention to detail. Available for travel to rural areas of India. Skills in the management of digital tools and platforms Level: 4 Deadline: 03 October 2025 Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in India will be considered. If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
POSITION SUMMARY: At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking for a proactive and organized Communications Manager for Asia-Pacific region (based in India, preferably in Delhi or Bangalore) to join our global Corporate Affairs team. This person will work to create more visibility for the Rainforest Alliance in the region by designing and implementing regional communications strategy. The focus is on developing targeted communications to ensure our key stakeholders in the region (farmers, forest communities, companies, governments) are engaged and understand how they can work with the Rainforest Alliance. This role is part of the global Corporate Affairs department and works in close collaboration with the entire Marketing and Communications team as well as regional colleagues in India, Indonesia, China, Japan and other APAC countries. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and implement the communications strategy and annual communications plan for the region to ensure our key stakeholders in the region (farmers, forest communities, companies, governments) are engaged and understand how they can work with the Rainforest Alliance as part of our certification and/or landscape and community programs. Work closely with global Marketing and Communications team and communications managers in other regions to ensure alignment with global communications strategy and priorities, find synergies and optimize processes. Work with regional and country directors to create visibility and position the Rainforest Alliance as a thought leader in the region and key countries (i.e. through visibility in the media and at strategic events). Guide and coordinate the work of project-focused communications staff and consultants in the region to ensure alignment. Repurpose relevant global communications materials and content for the region and lead production of region-specific communications materials for key audiences, including fact sheets, brochures, decks, support for speaking engagements, website and social media content, videos, event materials - with support of the global Creative & Editorial team. Work with the global Marketing and Communications team to ensure the work of the region is well represented in all global communications (external and internal), gathering storytelling collateral , and advising on priorities from regional perspective. Strengthen relations with journalists in the region – in close collaboration with global Media team. Monitor media coverage, be the first point of contact for regional media outlets and proactively cultivate and maintain relationships with key media. Supervise and help handle reputational risks in the region – in close collaboration with Corporate Reputation team. Where necessary, monitor, manage and grow the Rainforest Alliance’s social media channels in the region. Proactively and continuously raise awareness of regional staff about Rainforest Alliance’s communications protocols and guidelines (incl. brand guidelines, media and reputational risk protocols) and monitor that they’re followed. Handle regional communications budget in line with the annual communications plan. Actively contribute to and participate in internal management processes to evaluate and improve our communications approach, enhance internal knowledge transfer, and coach local staff to build capacity to communicate effectively. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Communications or related field, or equivalent of education and experience. Minimum of 7 years’ work experience in communications, including media relations and reputation management. Proven ability in development and delivery of effective communications strategies and plans. Native or near-native proficiency in English, other languages such as Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese are a plus. Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner. Good team player with strong stakeholder and relationship management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external individuals. Knowledge of agricultural/NGO sectors and/or environmental and human rights issues is strongly preferred. Proactive, self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently. Available and willing to travel within India or to other APAC countries at least once a year. Level: 3 Deadline: 10 October 2025 Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in India will be considered. If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.
Position summary : The Country Director, India, provides leadership and leads the strategic planning, representation, fundraising, and implementation of Rainforest Alliance’s Impact Programs work in India to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers, workers, and forest communities. The position will lead the transformation of the program portfolio in India, extending our reach from a primarily grant and philanthropy-driven approach to one that also captures the best of market-based opportunities. The Country Director builds and implements an integrated approach in key landscapes in the country, involving all Rainforest Alliance´s programs and products. As such, the Country Director is responsible for representing the Rainforest Alliance and building alliances with a wide range of stakeholders, including governments, bilateral and multilateral agencies, the private sector, multi-stakeholder organizations, industry associations, civil society organizations, and regional bodies. Responsibilities : Leadership and Management Develop and deliver the India country program strategy aligned with Rainforest Alliance’s mission, integrating grant-funded and market-based approaches. Ensure programs are grounded in the realities of farmers and forest communities in India, co-created with them to deliver meaningful, sustainable value. Master landscape and community science-based strategies, including the development of the theory of transformational change, project design, and implementation. Translate scientific research and field findings into scalable, practical program innovations. Ensure the India program portfolio includes solutions aligned to corporate sustainability priorities, which can be integrated with RA’s product offerings. Be responsible for the India program portfolio's P&L to optimize impact and ensure the best use of resources. Ensure program outcomes in India are translated into RA’s impact framework, enabling a clear demonstration of our contribution to mission achievement. Drive integration between program and product teams in the country to deliver cohesive solutions that meet partner expectations. Advance cross-functional collaboration to increase program impact in the country. Build and lead a high-performing country program team. Promote a culture of innovation, operational discipline, continuous improvement, collaborative and inclusive work culture, crafting a positive working environment, and staff cohesion. Identify and implement re-skilling or upskilling initiatives to align team capabilities with the evolving programmatic approach. Identify and manage financial, legal, and technical risks in the country in collaboration with Rainforest Alliance senior management to effectively manage crises and conflicts. Be the main legal representative in the country. Fundraising and External Engagement Build relationships with key national and local governments in India to ensure government-level support of Rainforest Alliance’s activities in India. Develop and drive long-term strategic partnerships with key corporate clients and institutional partners, in addition to broader stakeholder collaboration in India. Improve Rainforest Alliance’s reputation, credibility, and positioning in the country. Collaborate with fundraising and commercial teams to secure diverse funding streams for the country. Represent Rainforest Alliance at key forums, coalitions, and conferences in the country, advocating for our mission and influencing sector dialogue. Qualifications : Master’s degree in agriculture, environment, business administration, economy, or another relevant international development discipline; Demonstrated ability (at least 10 years) developing and delivering program-level strategy, budgets, and leading senior program staff; Experience working with farmers and forest communities; At least 10 years of direct experience in preparing and implementing grants funded by bilateral, multilateral organizations, and companies; Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks across agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and climate. Working knowledge of international commodity supply chains, including tea, coffee, spices, and cocoa; Demonstrated ability to form strategic partnerships within and/ or across private, public, and civil society sectors. Key competencies : Transformational leadership, innovation, adaptability, persuasion, critical and reflective thinking, public speaking, resourcefulness, relationship builder based on trust, empathy and openness, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time critical manner; Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required; Ability to travel a minimum of 25% per year, in the country and beyond. Level: 1 Deadline: 15 October 2025 Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in India will be considered. If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.