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WRI India, an independent knowledge organisation registered as India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Know more: wri-india.org

Program overview Food, Land and Water

WRI India’s Food, Land and Water program aims to inform India’s transition towards sustainable and resilient food and land use systems focusing on developing interdisciplinary nature-based solutions like sustainable agriculture and landscape restoration to mitigate climate impacts, enhance jobs and livelihoods and improve nutritional security. To catalyse 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 webpage - Reduce | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)

Job Highlight:

The Food, Land and Water Program at WRI India is seeking a Program Associate to support the ongoing work on food system transition in India. Larger focus of the work is to enable a transition of Indian agriculture towards more sustainable agricultural practices, improved rural jobs and livelihoods, enhanced food and nutrition security, build sustainable food systems, and mitigate climate change impacts by protecting and restoring natural ecosystems and biodiversity.  

The Junior Program Associate will play a key role in supporting the implementation of sustainable agriculture initiatives by coordinating with district administrations and Krishi Vigyan Kedras and ensuring effective communication between project teams and local institutions. The position requires frequent field visits, strong coordination skills, and the ability to document field experiences and contribute to project learning.

What will you do:

Outreach and Field Coordination (80%)

Coordinate and maintain regular communication with project partners, government departments, farmer groups, and other stakeholders at the field level.

Plan and facilitate field visits, stakeholder meetings, workshops, and consultation events, ensuring smooth logistical and administrative support.

Support landscape-level program implementation by coordinating activities across project sites and monitoring progress in collaboration with partners.

Collect field-level information on project implementation, challenges, and emerging opportunities through regular interactions with stakeholders.

Document field experiences, success stories, case studies, best practices, and process documentation through field visits and stakeholders engagement.

Support outreach and dissemination activities, including organizing meetings with district administration, training programs, and knowledge-sharing events.

Maintain records of field activities, meeting minutes, partner interactions, and project updates.

Assist in coordinating monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities by supporting data collection, field verification, and reporting.

Research and Documentation (20%)

Conduct desk-based reviews of government policies, schemes, published literature, and project documents relevant to project.

Support primary data collection through surveys, interviews, and field observations.

Assist in compiling, organizing, and analysing field data for project reports and knowledge products.

Contribute to the preparation of reports, policy briefs, presentations, and other communication materials based on project findings.

Support the project team in documenting research outputs and maintaining project databases.

What will you need:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.

Experience in field coordination, stakeholder engagement, or community-based development programs.

Willingness to travel extensively to project locations.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Fluency in Hindi is desirable.

Experience with field data collection and documentation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data management tools.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Potential Salary and Benefits: INR 9,50,000 to INR 12,00,000 Per Annum

“Salary shall be commensurate with experience, skills, and internal parity. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.”

Location: Bhopal

Duration: 6 Months (extendable based on performance and project requirement)

Start date: As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached:

Cover Letter

Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for interview. There will be a writing test conducted with final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.

Kindly note that WRI India’s recruitment process does not involve any payment at any stage. Applicants will never be asked to share bank account or financial information as part of the application. All official communication and offer letters are issued only through authorised WRI India email IDs.

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 India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here

People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the center 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

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.

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 orientation, parental status, or disability.

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