Program Manager - Urban Adaptation and Biodiversity

Research

Mangrove Ecosystem Assessment: Conduct comprehensive data collection, policy review, and systems analysis to identify critical gaps and opportunities for enhancing urban ecological systems associated with mangroves.
Climate Risk Assessment: Identify climate-related threats, potential impacts, and associated risks to mangrove ecosystems using appropriate tools and resources. Develop guidance for decision-makers based on these assessments.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Actively engage with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and scientific experts, to gather data, solicit inputs, and ensure the effective implementation of identified strategies

Manage project deliverables as per standards and expectations of WRI India.
Provide sound technical assistance, build relationships across teams and coordinate project activities
Prepare technical documents for projects including data collection, conduct surveys, compilation, analysis, write reports and develop presentations.
Coordinate with public and private sector stakeholders to get inputs on research/projects.

Communicate closely with WRI India internal team members towards meeting objectives of the project and constant progress reporting.
Coordinate, organize and schedule meetings or workshops regarding projects, make presentations and assist in conducting stakeholder consultations.
Contribute to internal and external communications and media such as blogs, articles, brochures, and web content.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:

Post-graduate in the related field of ecology, geography, natural resources management, urban planning, environment sciences/planning/engineering, climate change, sustainable development, environmental economics, etc.
At least 8+ years of sectoral experience in the field of urban ecology, natural resource management and urban adaptation
Demonstrated experience of working with sub-national governments in India on Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Credible knowledge of environmental, biodiversity related policies, programs, and key stakeholders in Tamil Nadu and at the national level especially focussed on Mangroves
Demonstrated experience in contributing to interdisciplinary research projects on urban ecosystem, climate action, policy analysis, data collection and surveys, and other related work
Strong communication skills, ability to liaise with government and other stakeholders - to collect data, communicate findings, and seek feedback iteratively
Proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis, including experience with tools/ frameworks for climate related risk assessment
Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to think creatively, work calmly and enthusiastically under pressure
Tamil language skills preferred