Project Manager

Job Posting: Project Manager (Full-Time)

Projects & Base Locations:

• Zero Waste Andolan – North Bengal & Sikkim

(Waste Innovation Centre, Darjeeling) – based in
Darjeeling
- Zero Waste Andolan – Nalgonda, Telangana

(Zero Waste Pilot Project) – based in
Hyderabad

Reporting to:

Project Head (TIEEDI)

Salary:

₹45,000 – ₹65,000 CTC per month (based on experience and base location)

Application Deadline:

5th September, 2025

About the Role

TIEEDI invites passionate and driven individuals to take on a
full-time leadership role

in our
Zero Waste Andolan (ZWA)

— a powerful movement shaping the future of waste innovation in India.

As a Project Manager, you will lead operations in either
Darjeeling

or
Hyderabad

, managing the
Waste Innovation Centre

at your base location and championing the
Climate Action Leadership Programme

in partnership with universities and colleges. This role carries
end-to-end responsibility for planning, execution, and P&L

of your centre.

Core ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & Delivery

• Develop and execute project workplans aligned with approved proposals.
• Ensure infrastructure, IEC, training, and monitoring deliverables are achieved on schedule and within budget.
• Own
  P&L responsibility

for your base's Waste Innovation Centre.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead multidisciplinary teams — including trainers, coordinators, data analysts, and IEC specialists.
• Serve as the key liaison with local government, community stakeholders, academic institutions, and funding partners.
• Drive the
  Climate Action Leadership Programme

, enabling strong participation from students and faculty.

Operations & Logistics

• Oversee setup and operation of waste management infrastructure (compost units, balers, shredders, etc.).
• Coordinate procurement, travel logistics, and ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and compliance standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Track project indicators (waste diverted, trainings conducted, climate action participation, ecological outcomes).
• Maintain robust data systems and deliver high-quality reports (monthly, quarterly, final).

Financial Oversight

• Monitor budgets and expenditures against approved allocations.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure transparent, compliant financial tracking.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Environmental Studies, Development Studies, Social Work, Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience

, including
at least 1 year in waste management or sustainability initiatives

.
- Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects with financial accountability.

Language Requirements:

• Common:

Fluent in English and Hindi.
- Darjeeling-based candidate:

Proficiency in
Nepali and Bengali preferred

.
- Hyderabad-based candidate:

Proficiency in
Telugu preferred

.

Culture Fit & Personal Attributes

At TIEEDI, we believe our work is not just about managing waste but about
restoring ecosystems, nurturing communities, and practicing Permaculture ethics in action

.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a
  strong inclination to learn, live, and embody the Permaculture ethos of TIEEDI

.
- Is
data-driven

, comfortable with monitoring, analysis, and decision-making based on evidence.
- Has a
strong willingness to learn, understand, and adapt evolving technologies

, particularly
artificial intelligence (AI)

, as tools for efficiency and impact.
- Prefers a
low/no-social-media lifestyle

— valuing groundedness, presence, and direct community engagement.
- Is passionate about sustainability, waste reduction, and climate action.
- Can adapt to dynamic and field-based environments with resilience.
- Values collaboration, empathy, and respect for cultural diversity.
- Embraces simplicity, humility, and creativity as guiding principles of work and life.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for professionals who:

• Have
  mid to senior-level experience in waste management NGOs, social enterprises, or sustainability startups

.
- Are looking to step into
end-to-end leadership and P&L responsibility

for a high-impact project.
- Want to transition from a function-specific role into
holistic project leadership

(spanning operations, finance, IEC, and partnerships).
- Are motivated to be part of a
startup-style, high-energy environment

where innovation, experimentation, and community engagement go hand-in-hand.
- See themselves growing into
thought leaders and movement builders

in India's zero waste and climate action ecosystem.

Why TIEEDI?

• We started by
  reclaiming a polluted dumping ground in Darjeeling

, turning it into a thriving
forest garden and a living classroom

.
- Today, TIEEDI runs
Waste Innovation Centres

, permaculture-inspired restoration projects, and
Zero Waste Andolan

campaigns across India.
- We are building one of the most
revolutionary waste management startups in India

— not driven by profit-first, but by
planet-first innovation

, rooted in nature, community, and regenerative design.
- By joining us, you become part of a movement that blends
ecological wisdom with startup agility

to reimagine waste, climate action, and community resilience.

How to Apply

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Deadline for applications: 5th September, 2025