Program Manager

## Job highlights
- Demonstrated experience conducting research and analysis and managing projects,partnerships or multi-stakeholder workstreams,with significant responsibility for project planning,delivery,stakeholder engagement and risk management.
- Education and Experience ### Job Summary WRI India is seeking a Program Manager
- Restoration Economy to manage a portfolio of restoration projects and contribute across the Protect Restore pillar s priorities to strengthen the land-based restoration economy in India. Land-based restoration economy refers to the economic activity that contributes to restoring and sustainably managing natural ecosystems, as well as the economic value generated by healthier, restored landscapes. You will help identify structural barriers and practical interventions across policy, finance, value chains and markets, combining research and analysis with project delivery and stakeholder management, while managing multiple workstreams with a high degree of ownership. You will use evidence and stakeholder insights to inform strategy, policy, partnerships and implementation, while helping connect government, finance actors, businesses, community institutions, civil society and research partners to strengthen the wider ecosystem for restoration. ### Responsibilities #### 1. Research, Analysis Knowledge Generation (50%) Generate and synthesize evidence to inform strategy, policy, financing and implementation across the pillar s priorities.
- Lead or contribute to applied research and analysis on the different aspects of a restoration economy, including public and private finance, green economy approaches, place-based restoration and restoration-focused value chains.
- Assess policy, institutional and financing contexts-including public schemes, incentives and finance mechanisms, and private capital flows and investment mechanisms-to identify structural barriers, gaps and opportunities to strengthen public funding and mobilize private capital for restoration.
- Undertake or oversee landscape, stakeholder, market and value chain assessments.
- Translate research findings and stakeholder insights into practical recommendations for policy, financing and implementation.
- Apply monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) approaches and support the development of results frameworks and monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) systems for projects.
- Use monitoring evidence, research and stakeholder insights to support learning, adaptive management and wider uptake of successful approaches.
- Develop and contribute to knowledge products and strategic communications that strengthen the case for a restoration economy that delivers ecological, climate and livelihood benefits. #### 2. Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement Team Development (50%) Manage projects and partnerships that advance restoration priorities, strengthen collaboration across the restoration ecosystem and contribute to team building.
- Plan, co-develop and manage projects from design through delivery and close-out, tracking milestones, deliverables, risks and follow-up to support high-quality, timely results.
- Support ecosystem orchestration by connecting policymakers, public actors, private capital providers, technical partners, value chain players, local businesses, institutions and communities to advance restoration economy outcomes.
- Contribute to fundraising and pipeline development by identifying opportunities, providing inputs to concept notes and proposals, and supporting donor engagement and reporting.
- Convene stakeholders and represent WRI India in consultations, workshops and other forums.
- Manage and mentor junior team members, supporting their performance, development and well-being.
- Collaborate across FLW program, WRI India and the global network on institutional initiatives, including projects, events, communications and other strategic priorities. ### Education and Experience
- Master s degree or equivalent in one or more of the following: economics, business, development finance, public policy, agriculture, landscape restoration, environmental studies, development studies, forestry, ecology or related field.
- 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in one or more areas such as landscape restoration or nature-based solutions, green economy, green finance, public policy, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, natural resource management, rural livelihoods, enterprise development, value chains, climate adaptation and resilience.
- Demonstrated experience conducting research and analysis and managing projects, partnerships or multi-stakeholder workstreams, with significant responsibility for project planning, delivery, stakeholder engagement and risk management.
- Commitment to advancing landscape restoration as a solution for climate resilience and sustainable development, aligned with WRI India s mission and values.
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize evidence and translate findings into practical recommendations.
- Strategic and systems thinking, with the ability to connect policy, finance, markets, institutions and community outcomes, and to adapt emerging global restoration approaches to the Indian context.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, risk tracking, monitoring, reporting and accountability for results.
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships and align diverse interests across government, finance, businesses and civil society.
- Experience in areas such as green economy and finance, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, resource-efficient agriculture, and restoration-focused value chains.
- Sound judgement, ownership and a solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, learn quickly and deliver high-quality outputs.
- A team player with the ability to lead with empathy and contribute to an inclusive and respectful team environment. ### Location Delhi ### Duration 1 Year term Hire (Extendable based on performance and project requirements) ### Start date As soon as possible Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.