Regenerative Project Coordinator

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About the Organization

Better Cotton is a global not-for-profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.

Job Description

Better Cotton is seeking an experienced and passionate Regenerative Project Coordinator. The Coordinator will champion the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices and outcomes among programme partners, smallholder farmers and key stakeholders, whilst coordinating regenerative projects across India and supporting our teams in Africa. Supporting fundraising efforts to further expand our impact is a crucial element of this position.

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated Regenerative Project Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Regenerative Project Coordination: Provide project coordination support, including, but not limited to, project planning, fundraising support, communication and report writing, resource and budget coordination. 
• Promote Regenerative Cotton Production: Collaborate with programme partners, knowledge partners and extension services to engage smallholder cotton farmers in India in the adoption of climate-smart and regenerative agricultural practices, tailored to the local landscape and socio-economic context.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Work with the local MEL team on the collection, analysis, and reporting of data on greenhouse gas emissions, soil carbon sequestration, and other climate-related metrics from cotton farms in India, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with regenerative agriculture principles.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including programme partners, farmers, community-based organisations, government agencies, NGOs, and research institutions, to coordinate regenerative agriculture initiatives and leverage existing resources and networks.
• Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Strengthening: Facilitate knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer learning among country teams, programme partners, smallholder farmers and key stakeholders, promoting the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices and sharing success stories and best practices within the cotton-growing community in India and globally. 
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Support programme partners to further improve their monitoring and reporting of regenerative agriculture interventions and contribute to regular reporting and documentation of project outcomes.
• Fundraising Support: Assisting in the preparation of funding proposals through drafting compelling narratives, locally applicable budgets, and identifying locally relevant activities and outcomes.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Master's degree in agriculture, environmental science, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience working with smallholder farmers in agricultural development or extension services, with a focus on promoting regenerative agricultural practices and addressing climate change.
• Strong knowledge of regenerative agriculture principles and practices, with expertise in applying these principles to cotton-growing landscapes in India.
• Proven abilities to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including farmers, community leaders, government officials, and international experts.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting tools is a plus, using e.g. Excel or Power-Bi to produce high-quality reports and publications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English required, proficiency in other local languages spoken in India would be advantageous.

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