Position: Senior Program Manager

Organization: Raintree Foundation

Location: Pune

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of Raintree’s Environment thematic, Conservation Strategy (community-led approach) and Ecosystem restoration in our identified geographies i.e. presently in Velhe Taluka of Pune district - part of Northern Western Ghats
• Ensure smooth execution of the program plan and design on the ground with clear outcomes in coordination with the Program Manager, Field Implementation
• Collaborates with the Program team for implementation of the Sustainable Landscape Management (SLM) program
• Leads the team and coordinates all project and technical partners in line with the conservation strategy.
• Responsible for all aspects of project management, including a robust monitoring and evaluation system for projects that ensures the best practice in program management and timely reporting
• Ensures strategic engagement with relevant international and national stakeholders on environment and ecosystem conservation, and technical issues, including strong engagement on policy, advocacy and rights based approaches issues;
• Hold a diverse portfolio incl. capacity building of the community on environmental and ecosystem components , sustainable waste management practices, developing an approach on accessible energy, implementation of village/cluster level environmental committees and more.
• Develop multi-sectoral partnerships and ensure convergence with government schemes and programs
• Lead effective planning for all program related risks and challenges
• Collaborate with the program functions to meet their communication needs for the projects and initiatives

Qualification

• Master’s degree in an appropriate field (Conservation/ Environment /Natural Resource Management/Forest) and other related discipline
• Additional training in management and development studies is helpful

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in working on development and implementation of conservation programs incl. strong field implementation required
• Experience in program and project management in environmental/biodiversity conservation is required, leading program and field teams is preferred
• Prior experience in leading ecosystem conservation projects mountainous regions such as the Western Ghats is preferred.

Capabilities

• Strong thematic understanding of environment and ecosystem aspects
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong experience in project development as well as execution and on ground implementation 
• Strong leadership acumen
• Ability to handle difficult situations with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong understanding and experience working with and in leveraging various government programmes and schemes (State and Central Govt.)
• Ability to synthesize best practices and work to incorporate them in projects and program
• Builds strong working relationships with all employees across multiple verticals to execute an integrated program
• Be highly organized and most importantly, personable and approachable.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities
• Ability to present information to diverse stakeholders
• Fluency in English and Marathi required