Manager - Forestry and Agriculture

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Job Position: Manager - Forestry and Agriculture

Locations: Nashik

No. of Position: 1

CTC: ₹7.20 LPA - ₹9.80 LPA (Depending on the relevant experience)

About the Position:

The Manager - Forestry & Agriculture will lead, manage, and oversee sustainable forestry and agricultural projects in Nashik. This role requires close coordination with farmers, government agencies, corporate partners, and other stakeholders to drive impactful and scalable interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Design, implement, and monitor forestry, environment and agricultural initiatives, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, communities, government agencies, NGOs, and corporate partners.
• Capacity Building: Organize training and workshops on sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, watershed management, and climate-resilient practices.
• Afforestation & Agroforestry Programs: Lead plantation drives, biodiversity conservation projects, and agroforestry interventions.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Develop impact assessment frameworks, conduct field visits, and track project performance through data collection and stakeholder feedback.
• Proposal Development & Fundraising: Draft project proposals, secure funding from CSR initiatives, and manage project budgets efficiently.
• Policy & Compliance: Ensure adherence to environmental policies, government regulations, and best practices in forestry and agriculture.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science, Rural Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-7 years of experience in forestry, sustainable agriculture, rural development, or similar domains.
• Strong expertise in agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, watershed management, and afforestation.
• Proven experience in team management, stakeholder engagement, and government liaison.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Marathi, Hindi, and English is preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Nashik and nearby project locations.

Skills:

• Knowledge of GIS mapping and remote sensing for environmental projects.
• Experience in proposal writing, CSR fundraising, and grant management.
• Hands-on experience with organic farming, soil conservation, and sustainable water management.
  

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid two-wheeler driving license.
• Willingness to engage in extensive fieldwork and travel.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on impactful CSR and nature-based solution projects.
• Professional growth and development in the field of sustainable agriculture and environmental management.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Please send your CV along with a cover letter to career@bharatcares.org  with the subject line ‘Manager - Forestry and Agriculture– 2024’. Please mention the following details in the email body: 

1.     Current Location

2.     Preferred Location

3.     Notice Period

4.     Current Salary

5.     Expected Salary

6.     Why do you think yourself a good fit for this role (at least 50 words, max 200 words)

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This role is for the candidates with relevant experience as per the details mentioned above.

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