Project Associate â Food and Land Use Coalition India
Project Associate â Food and Land Use Coalition India
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Project Associate Food and Land Use Coalition India
About us
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research analysis and recommendations World Resources Institute puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth promote livelihoods and enhance human well-being.
Our mission and values:
Our 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.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity Innovation Urgency Independence and Respect.
Our culture:
We are committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion sex national origin age caste marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability or protected Veteran status.
Program Overview for FOLU:
The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) seeks to accelerate a transformation of the worlds food and land use systems to better protect our natural environment; provide nutritious and affordable food; strengthen the resilience and enhance the prosperity of people; and meet the SDGs and the Paris Agreement. FOLU aims to provide the practical connections the evidence bases for action and a vision for change to drive a food and land use system transformation. We do this by:
Partnering with those best-placed to develop and deliver messages regarding food and land use systems transformation within a given political economy;
Working with national partners to develop compelling evidence-based analyses strategic land-use planning frameworks pathways towards sustainable land-use and food systems and policy recommendations; and
Creating platforms and partnership models to encourage multi-stakeholder collaboration both nationally and globally.
Food and Land Use Coalition in India
The Food and Land Use Coalition in India is a coalition of institutions working to support the Government of Indias efforts to bring about a more sustainable food and land use economy for the country. The Food and Land Use Coalition in India supports policy research engage directly with the Indian Government and other stakeholders to support the shift towards sustainable land use and food systems and enables Indias rich experience and diverse perspectives to be shared with the international FOLU community.
FOLU India comprises high-level policy engagement with national and sub-national decision-makers in the public and private sector. FOLU Coalition in India includes Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) Revitalizing Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRAN) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and WRI India and a network of subnational partners.
Partnering with those best-placed to develop and deliver messages regarding food and land use systems transformation within a given political economy;
Working with national partners to develop compelling evidence-based analyses strategic land-use planning frameworks pathways towards sustainable land-use and food systems and policy recommendations; and
Creating platforms and partnership models to encourage multi-stakeholder collaboration both nationally and globally.
Food and Land Use Coalition in India
The Food and Land Use Coalition in India is a coalition of institutions working to support the Government of Indias efforts to bring about a more sustainable food and land use economy for the country. The Food and Land Use Coalition in India supports policy research engage directly with the Indian Government and other stakeholders to support the shift towards sustainable land use and food systems and enables Indias rich experience and diverse perspectives to be shared with the international FOLU community.
FOLU India comprises high-level policy engagement with national and sub-national decision-makers in the public and private sector. FOLU Coalition in India includes Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) Revitalizing Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRAN) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and WRI India and a network of subnational partners.
Job Highlight:
As its activities are expanding both in thematic and geographic terms FOLU India is looking for a Programme Associate who can support secondary research support the FOLU India lead and FOLU India coordinator in management of FOLU India platform etc. The candidate must have a graduate degree in environmental science natural resource management or development studies with least 2 or more years of work experience in an operations and management role in development sector or a graduate degree in business administration with work experience in environment agriculture or related areas.
Key responsibilities will include supporting the FOLU India Country Coordinator and FOLU India Project Management Unit (PMU) in implementing FOLU India activities and facilitating engagement with partners and stakeholders at national and sub-national levels research driven communication and supporting overall programme development and strategy. The candidate is expected to bring strong organisational skills and be comfortable with interdisciplinary inter-programmatic and geographically dispersed teams. The position holder must be willing to travel within the country including in remote areas with difficult terrain when it is safe to do so.
Key responsibilities will include supporting the FOLU India Country Coordinator and FOLU India Project Management Unit (PMU) in implementing FOLU India activities and facilitating engagement with partners and stakeholders at national and sub-national levels research driven communication and supporting overall programme development and strategy. The candidate is expected to bring strong organisational skills and be comfortable with interdisciplinary inter-programmatic and geographically dispersed teams. The position holder must be willing to travel within the country including in remote areas with difficult terrain when it is safe to do so.
What you will do:
Support the programme staff in organising and conducting meetings conferences and other events whether online or in person.
Prepare and monitor invoices and submit and reconcile expense reports.
Develop and maintain a document archiving and filing system.
Update and maintain office policies and procedures.
Maintain contact lists of relevant stakeholders.
Extend the documentation and data entry support to the FOLU India PMU whenever required.
What you will need:
Bachelor or equivalent degree in a related field preferably management background.
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office Office 365
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office Office 365
Potential Salary and Benefits: INR 950000 to INRCTC
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Location:New Delhi with travel to other locations whenever required.
Duration: The position is a one year position (extendable based on performance and project requirements). The start date is as soon as possible.
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
People-centric to the core:
People-centric 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 non-monetary 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 well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance
Health & Nutrition:Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle
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.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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