Operations Head / Project Manager – Green India Project (NGO)

Job Role: Operations Head / Project Manager – Green India Project (NGO)

Position Overview

The Operations Head / Project Manager for the Green India Project will lead, manage, and scale environmental sustainability programs focused on afforestation, soil and water conservation, biodiversity restoration, climate resilience, and community-based ecological initiatives. The role ensures high-quality operations, scientific program planning, stakeholder collaboration, and measurable environmental impact across multiple locations.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Project Design

• Develop annual and long-term project strategies aligned with the Green India mission.

• Design scientifically informed plantation models, biodiversity restoration plans, and climate action frameworks.

• Create SOPs, technical guidelines, and field implementation tools for program consistency.

2. Operations & Field Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of plantation drives, nursery operations, water conservation structures, and eco-restoration activities.

• Lead field teams, coordinators, horticulturists, nursery managers, and community workers.

• Ensure proper species selection, planting techniques, survival monitoring, and maintenance activities.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Assessment

• Develop a robust MEL system to track plantation survival, carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancements, and community outcomes.

• Conduct field visits, audits, and performance reviews across all project sites.

• Prepare periodic project reports, dashboards, GIS-based mapping, and donor presentations.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with government bodies (Forest Dept, Rural Development, Panchayats), CSR foundations, research institutes, and community leaders.

• Manage donor relations: planning, execution tracking, reporting, and review meetings.

• Build partnerships with eco-clubs, schools, colleges, and volunteers to promote green practices.

5. Budgeting & Resource Allocation

• Prepare project budgets covering plantation material, manpower, resource tools, and maintenance.

• Monitor financial utilization and ensure cost efficiency without compromising quality.

• Forecast resources and manage logistics for large-scale environment programs.

6. Compliance, Safety & Governance

• Ensure adherence to environmental norms, safety guidelines, and government regulations.

• Implement policies on sustainable practices, waste reduction, and ethical field operations.

• Maintain accurate documentation for audits, CSR compliance, and government reporting.

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong project and operations management

• Knowledge of afforestation, ecosystem restoration, native species, and climate action

• Field-based program execution experience

• Data-driven impact assessment (GIS, survival rate tracking, carbon estimation)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Ability to manage multi-location projects

• Budgeting and resource optimization

• Problem-solving and risk management

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Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Ecology, Botany, Climate Studies, Natural Resource Management, or related fields.

• 5+ years of experience in environmental projects, CSR sustainability programs, or eco-restoration initiatives.

• Experience working with government departments, donors, and community-based projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Total Years of Experience
• CCTC
• ECTC
• Current Location
• Notice Period

Work Location: In person