Associate Program Manager – Regenerative Agriculture

7 days ago


Delhi, Delhi, India The Nature Conservancy Full time

OFFICE LOCATION
Haryana, IndiaHaryana/Punjab, India

WHO WE ARE

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

A PIONEER IN CONSERVATION LEADERSHIPThis is an exciting time at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as we are shifting our strategy for greater impact in the world, seeking to address some of the most complex challenges facing people and nature — issues such as climate change, conserving lands, waters, and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more resilient and sustainable.


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TNCC:
TNC-The Nature Conservancy Centre (TNCC) is registered in India as a non-profit Section 8 company. TNCC also has 12A and 80G registration under the Income Tax Act. We are working on several key initiatives that are advancing environmental solutions for some of India's most pressing challenges.

We are working hard to demonstrate conservation results and achieve early "wins" that promote equitable economic development while conserving natural resources for people and nature.

We aim to meet increasing demands for energy resources, water supply and food production with low environmental impact, and in a mind-set where nature is seen as a critical input to these key human needs.

We do this by engaging governments, the private sector and civil society to ensure that conservation is a critical outcome in economic development.

We address challenges to nature with the goal of promoting healthy lands and waters as well as climate mitigation and adaptation.

We pursue a shared nature-people agenda and is working to demonstrate that conservation and development can be pursued in tandem.

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WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe Associate Program Manager – Regenerative Agriculture (APM – RA) assist to provide on ground programmatic field support to a TNCC projects on regenerative agriculture (Reg Ag) in different foodscapes of India including Punjab and Haryana.

The position will directly support the Lead – Reg Ag and work in close collaboration with Program Associate – Reg Ag, project partners and other key stakeholders to advance TNCC various Reg Ag projects and initiatives.

The Associate Program Manager – Regenerative Agriculture will also initiate work related to literature review, analysis, conceptualizing new proposals and projects, support in organizing stakeholders' consultations/workshops, exploring new opportunities in regenerative agriculture, etc to operationalize Regenerative Agriculture strategy of the organization.

This position reports to the Lead – Regenerative Agriculture.

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RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPEThe APM – RA will be TNCC representative in the field responsible for coordination, data gathering and building relationships for Reg Ag projects in India particularly Northwest India.

He/she shall regularly coordinate with partner, project beneficiaries and other key stakeholders on a weekly basis and ensure projects are on track as per the desired project objectives and outcomes.

The APM – RA will represent TNCC for the project activities implemented at field level either directly or by project partners related to Reg Ag and other nature based solutions interventions through trainings, demonstrations, peer to peer learnings, etc, particularly in helping farmers and other project participants to adopt regenerative agricultural practices, for this, the APM – RA will work in coordination with TNCC staff, project partners and experts.

In addition to overseeing that these stakeholders, particularly, farmers and service providers receive that appropriate trainings and technical support, helping them understand the economic, ecological, and health benefits of various Reg Ag practices.

Work closely with Lead – Reg Ag and coordination with project partner and ensuring project activities are executed smoothly and on time.

Gathering data on project activities, including those conducted by partners for tracking project progress and donor reporting.

Assessing effectiveness of project activities and suggesting improvements for effective tracking and monitoring of field activities to achieve the key outcomes of the program.

Developing training and field extension-based learning materials for TNCC based on field project needs for a variety of audiences.
Accompany TNCC staff/consultants/donors to provide field support/guidance during their field visits.

Ensure existing and new Reg Ag projects aligns with the shared conservation agenda goals of the TNCC.Develop new projects/programs and work plans and support in hiring field coordinators/consultants as per the need and Reg Ag strategy of the organization.

Participates in partner's or other key stakeholders' meeting as TNCC representative.
Attend project meetings as needed.
Alert Lead – Reg Ag in case of an anticipated risk to the project initiatives.

The APM - RA is expected to travel frequently (3-4 days/week) for work to fulfil the responsibilities as defined in the specific role.

This position is based in Chandigarh/Mohali with periodic travel to Delhi.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
Experience in designing and maintaining a database to meet organizational needs.
Experience in developing and managing multiple projects.
Experience managing and supervising a team or department and administering a budget.
Experience training individuals and groups (if required).Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
Experience interpreting image analysis, complex spatial analysis, data modeling and landscape scenario analysis.

Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivationDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in Biodiversity/ Conservation Agriculture / food systems / Agro-ecology or any other field relevant for regenerative agriculture is desirable with 5-8 years of experience in similar profile.

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated.
Self-starter with ability to generate work plans with limited support in line with the overall conservation strategies.
Willingness to learn and develop expertise in new conservation strategies, economic drivers, management tools, and global affairs.
Academic work/professional experience in agriculture and/or environment field is not essential but will be considered favourably.
Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization and with partners.
Experience of preparing budget proposal, donor reporting and liaising with multiple partners.
Experience contributing to proposal development, business plans and/or strategy development will be viewed favourably.
Experience of working on consortium projects is desirable.
Strong writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
Experience negotiating.
Excellent written communication skills and fluency in Punjabi/Hindi and English languages

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