Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: New Delhi
Job Title: Assistant Manager – Forestry & Biodiversity
Job Type: Full time
Project Location: Delhi, India
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: Immediately
Remuneration: Competitive
About the Job
IORA Trust, a leading climate and conservation-focused organization, is looking for a passionate and visionary “Assistant Manager” to assist and support all activities of Forestry & Biodiversity vertical at IORA.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design research methodologies, including secondary literature review and primary data collection on various aspects.
- Statistical data analysis and preparation of reports to inform project design and activities.
- Support implementation of various project activities, especially sustainable forest management and livelihood improvement initiatives.
- Support in community mobilization and engagement to foster participation in project activities.
- Facilitate organisation of workshops and capacity building trainings etc. as required.
- Work closely with different stakeholders (government and non-government) for convergence.
- Contribute to project proposals and presentations and other project collaterals as required.
- To contribute in nature finance related aspects for IORA Trust.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Rural Development, Livelihoods, Agriculture or other related fields with at least 5-6 years of experience in working with forest dependent communities in India.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
- Understanding of community dynamics, cultural contexts, and the challenges faced by forest-dependent people.
- Commitment to work for community development and sustainable natural resources management.
- Knowledge of the major policies and issues impacting the conservation and management of the forest landscapes in India.
- Excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work in the field, travel and live in remote areas as per the requirement of the project.