Program Manager – Restoration Economy
World Resources Institute (company site, opens in a new tab)5–8 yrsDelhi NCRHybridDirect career pageEst. 18–24 LPA
Posted 2d ago
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About This Role
- Manage and deliver a portfolio of restoration economy projects, including research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen land-based restoration initiatives in India.
- Lead applied research on restoration economy aspects such as public/private finance, policy, value chains, and translate findings into actionable strategies, policy, and financing recommendations.
- Plan and execute projects end-to-end, coordinate partnerships across government, finance, businesses, and communities, and mentor junior team members to achieve restoration economy outcomes.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, development finance, public policy, environmental studies, agriculture, landscape restoration, or related fields.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in landscape restoration, green economy/finance, sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, or related areas.
- Proven experience in research, complex project management, stakeholder engagement, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
- Location: Delhi; Duration: 1 year term (extendable); Notice period: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in integrating policy, finance, markets, and community outcomes for restoration and green economy solutions with strategic and systems thinking.
- Skilled at managing multi-stakeholder projects involving government, private sector, civil society, and local institutions with strong ownership.
- Able to independently lead research and project delivery in restoration economy with strong analytical skills and adaptability to local contexts.