Senior Program Associate Food Loss and Waste
Senior Program Associate Food Loss and Waste
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Senior Program Associate Food Loss and Waste
About WRI India
WRI India an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI Indias mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research analysis and recommendations WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth promote livelihoods and enhance human wellbeing.
We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI) a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Program Overview for Food Land and Water:
WRI Indias Food Land and Water program aims to inform Indias transition towards sustainable and resilient food and land use systems focusing on developing interdisciplinary naturebased solutions like landscape restoration sustainable agriculture to mitigate climate impacts enhance jobs and livelihoods and improve nutritional security. To catalyze systems change with a focus on circular food systems in India we also focus on developing equitable strategies to reduce food loss and food waste and mitigate climate impacts.
With broader systems change and food systems perspective we work with diverse stakeholders like governments businesses civil society partners and farmer producer organizations to inform and develop land use strategies based on robust evidence and analysis to build the resilience of local communities to mitigate climate impacts bridge capacity gaps monitor progress and inform a pathway to building a restoration economy for people nature and climate. For more details refer to the webpage6488Reduce WRI INDIA (wriindia)
About your role:
To accelerate privatesector action on food loss and food waste (FLFW) reduction WRI India is seeking a Senior Program Associate to coordinate efforts under the 10x20kx30 Initiative in India. The 10x20kx30 initiative brings together 10 major farmgatefacing agriculture companies with each engagingk) of their supplying farmers to follow the TargetMeasureAct approach to reduce onfarm food losses by 50 by 2030. This role will focus on engaging food businesses facilitating partnerships and supporting businesses in adopting strategies to track and reduce FLFW. The position is ideal for an individual with experience working in the food industry strong networks with businesses and expertise in sustainability food supply chains FLFW reduction and monitoring and evaluation.
How your day will unfold:
You will play a key role in coordinating and driving action on FLFW through business engagement knowledge sharing and implementation support.
Business Engagement & Partnerships 40
Identify engage and build relationships with food businesses retailers suppliers and other stakeholders committed to reducing FLFW.
Support recruitment of food businesses to the 10x20kx30 Initiative ensuring strong privatesector participation.
Facilitate collaboration between businesses and other partners to share best practices tools and resources.
Identify engage and build relationships with food businesses retailers suppliers and other stakeholders committed to reducing FLFW.
Support recruitment of food businesses to the 10x20kx30 Initiative ensuring strong privatesector participation.
Facilitate collaboration between businesses and other partners to share best practices tools and resources.
Project Management & Implementation Support 30
Support businesses in implementing FLFW reduction strategies including data collection analytics and intervention design.
Develop and disseminate guidance materials training sessions and resources to help businesses take effective action.
Ensure timely tracking and reporting of business commitments and progress.
Coordinate with global and regional counterparts involved in the 10x20kx30 Initiative to align efforts and share insights.
Support businesses in implementing FLFW reduction strategies including data collection analytics and intervention design.
Develop and disseminate guidance materials training sessions and resources to help businesses take effective action.
Ensure timely tracking and reporting of business commitments and progress.
Coordinate with global and regional counterparts involved in the 10x20kx30 Initiative to align efforts and share insights.
Research & Communications 30
Conduct research on good practices innovations and policy developments relevant to FLFW reduction in business supply chains.
Develop reports case studies and policy briefs to showcase businessled FLFW reduction efforts and impact.
Contribute to external communications including webpage updates newsletters and social media engagement.
Organize and participate in industry roundtables webinars and other convenings to engage in discussions relevant to FLFW reduction.
Conduct research on good practices innovations and policy developments relevant to FLFW reduction in business supply chains.
Develop reports case studies and policy briefs to showcase businessled FLFW reduction efforts and impact.
Contribute to external communications including webpage updates newsletters and social media engagement.
Organize and participate in industry roundtables webinars and other convenings to engage in discussions relevant to FLFW reduction.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Masters degree in business administration food sustainability supply chain management agribusiness environmental studies or related disciplines.
46 years of experience working with food businesses retailers suppliers or industry associations on sustainability supply chains or food loss and waste reduction.
Strong understanding of food supply chains procurement logistics and business operations related to FLFW.
Proven ability to engage and collaborate with businesses including senior industry stakeholders.
Strong project management and coordination skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience in stakeholder engagement facilitation and knowledge sharing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint and data visualization tools.
46 years of experience working with food businesses retailers suppliers or industry associations on sustainability supply chains or food loss and waste reduction.
Strong understanding of food supply chains procurement logistics and business operations related to FLFW.
Proven ability to engage and collaborate with businesses including senior industry stakeholders.
Strong project management and coordination skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience in stakeholder engagement facilitation and knowledge sharing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint and data visualization tools.
Preferred skills:
Prior experience working with food businesses including retailers processors suppliers or hospitality businesses on sustainability initiatives
Familiarity with global food loss and food waste reduction initiatives
Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
Experience coordinating multistakeholder collaborations and industryled sustainability efforts.
Prior experience working with food businesses including retailers processors suppliers or hospitality businesses on sustainability initiatives
Familiarity with global food loss and food waste reduction initiatives
Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
Experience coordinating multistakeholder collaborations and industryled sustainability efforts.
Location:Delhi India
Duration:6 months extendable based on performance and project requirement.
Salary and Benefits: INRto INR 180000 Per Annum Salaryshall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply:Qualified applicants should apply online atwww.wri/careers. All applications must be submitted online through thiscareer portalin order to be formally considered.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.Finalized candidate will be required to take a writing/analytical test.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
WRI India values and promotes diversity equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions concerns and information about diversity equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
Learn more about WRI Indias commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI).Click Here
Peoplecentric to the core:
We keep our people at the centre of everything we do from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy happy engaged and growing.
Some of the nonmonetary benefits that our staff get:
Health benefits:We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Health benefits:We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Term Insurance:Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staffmember
Employee Assistance program:Promoting mental wellbeing and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying worklife balance
Digital healthcare service: Online doctor consultations for your primary healthcare needs
Flexible work schedule:Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job
Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff encourage new learning opportunities
Rest and Recharge weeks:We encourage staff to take time off to rest rejuvenate upskill and pursue their interests.
Our leave policy:Avail personal time off at 36 per year along with public holidays maternity paternity and adoption leaves.
Click here to know more about our benefitsCareers WRI INDIA (wriindia)
Equal employment @WRI India
We believe in equal employment it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste religion sex age marital status sexual preference parental status or disability.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
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