Agriculture Expert

SUMMARY Experienced Climate Expert with over 15 years of experience working with Union and State Governments international organizations UNDP UNEP World Bank and private sector climate solution providers Strong academic background with specialization in climate change and carbon sequestration Proven expertise in designing implementing and monitoring climate-resilient agriculture forestry-based carbon projects and biodiversity conservation programs The role focuses on analysing climate-crop interactions designing climate-smart agronomy packages and guiding carbon-positive farming interventions that improve smallholder resilience and meet sustainability standards ABOUT US - Wadhwani AI is a nonprofit institute building and deploying applied AI solutions to solve critical issues in public health agriculture education and urban development in underserved communities in the global south We collaborate with governments social sector organizations academic and research institutions and domain experts to identify real-world problems and develop practical AI solutions to tackle these issues with the aim of making a substantial positive impact We have over 30 AI projects supported by leading philanthropies such as Bill Melinda Gates Foundation USAID and Google org With a team of over 200 professionals our expertise encompasses AI ML research and innovation software engineering domain knowledge design and user research In the Press ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the design and execution of climate-resilient agriculture and forestry projects Provide technical expertise on carbon sequestration GHG mitigation and adaptation strategies Develop crop and region-specific climate-smart packages water nutrients varietal options Prepare actionable advisories by integrating IPCC ICAR guidelines and local data Guide partners and stakeholders on climate-smart practices and carbon farming techniques Train field staff FPOs and partners through workshops ToTs and awareness sessions Support development of climate advisory content for platforms like LLM chatbot Liaise with state agriculture departments ICAR institutions and climate finance bodies Draft training manuals policy briefs log frames and KPIs for climate programs Contribute to grant proposals and compliance documentation Utilize geospatial tools and forest inventory data for carbon stock mapping Quantify carbon potential of agroforestry cover crops and conservation tillage Lead GHG reduction and biodiversity impact assessments Manage data collection QC and integration weather soil biodiversity ensuring compliance Publish research in peer-reviewed journals represent the organization at climate forums Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI tools into climate solutions Support technical documentation and compliance reporting in alignment with national climate policies the Biodiversity Act 2002 Access and Benefit Sharing ABS mechanisms and traditional knowledge systems to support evidence-based planning regulatory adherence and donor-funded project accountability REQUIREMENTS In-depth knowledge of climate change carbon markets carbon sequestration and forestry agriculture-based interventions Expertise in biodiversity conservation traditional knowledge systems and economic valuation of bio-resources Strong experience in working with UN agencies government departments and research institutions Familiarity with climate policies audit frameworks and international reporting standards Hands-on experience with training design community engagement and stakeholder coordination Technical proficiency in climate change plant taxonomy biodiversity ecosystem services and spatial data analysis Good communication and documentation skills Ability to distil complex science into farmer friendly advisories and digital product requirements Proven track record of strong documentation report writing and project management skills Adaptability to work across interdisciplinary domains including AI for agriculture Qualifications Experience Ph D or M Sc in Climate Change Botany Biodiversity Ecology Carbon Sequestration 10-15 years of relevant research or development experience in climate smart agriculture Field exposure in smallholder systems and familiarity with Indian agricultural policies is a strong plus We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourage qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief ethnic or social background gender gender identity and disability If you have any questions please email us at careers wadhwaniai org