Program Associate – Food Loss and Waste

3 weeks ago


New Delhi, India World Resources Institute Full time

About your role

:Tackling food loss and waste is a key strategy for transforming India’s food system and achieving this vision. To support this vision, WRI India is seeking a Program Associate within the Food, Land and Water program to advance its ongoing work on reducing food loss and waste in India, through robust research and partnership development. The position is most suited to an individual who has an interdisciplinary research background, a passion for working in the agriculture and food sustainability sector in India, exceptional research and communication skills. The position holder must be willing to travel as necessary. How your day will unfold: You will oversee a range of responsibilities for the food loss and waste work within the Food, Land and Water program. Support in developing a science-based research framework to understand the different sources and reasons for food loss and waste in India and associated analysis like identifying interventions for a particular sub-sector or value chain to reduce food loss and waste. Identify and scope new areas of research and innovation around food loss and waste and strategies to take forward the agenda in India. Stay informed about developments in policy, technology and industry standards related to food loss and waste reduction. Research and innovation around the development and implementation of sustainable practices in food supply chains, and achievement of nutrition security, inter alia. Support in developing high-quality knowledge products (reports, policy briefs, working papers) that encapsulate research findings and communicate these to diverse audiences, for influencing initiatives on reducing food loss and waste. Coordinate and oversee the project activities and initiatives to ensure the timely achievements of milestones. Support in developing high-quality documentation and timely reporting of the programme. Identify and cultivate partnerships with diverse food supply chain actors, to leverage resources and expertise for food loss and waste reduction initiatives. Facilitate networking opportunities and knowledge exchange among stakeholders to foster collaboration and maximize impact. Responsible for following up with stakeholders, organizing regular meetings and setting up the agenda. Support internal and external communications such as webpage, social media, newsletters and writing blogs. Qualifications and Requirements: Master’s degree in agriculture, food sustainability, economics, management or related disciplines. 2-4 years of post-study research experience relating to food supply chain, post-harvest management, sustainable food system issues and policies, etc. Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team Demonstrated skills of engaging in participatory approaches, and high levels of comfort in working with scientific data as well as local knowledge. Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis is a requirement. Excellent/ Strong research, interpersonal/ written/ communication skills Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner Demonstrated skills in preparing programme documents, reports, etc. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a requirement.
Preferred skill:
Demonstrated experience in leading/ coordinating any network of organizations. Location:  Delhi, India Duration:  1 year Salary and Benefits: INR 8,00,000 to INR 9,00,00 Per Annum Salary  shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

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