Coordinator – Programme & Knowledge Management, Sustainable Agriculture

WWF-India Established as a Charitable Trust on 27 November, 1969, WWF India set out with the aim of reducing the degradation of Earth’s natural environment and building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. In 1987, the organization changed it’s name from the World Wildlife Fund to World Wide Fund for Nature India. With five decades of extensive work in the sector, WWF India today is one of the leading conservation organizations in the country.

Job Description

WWF-India, one of India’s leading conservation organizations, is dedicated to building a healthy living planet for future generations. We do this by adopting a two-pronged approach to conservation which includes wildlife and nature conservation, and footprint reduction. We recognize that the ever-growing human demand for resources (food, water, energy and materials) is putting tremendous pressure on the biodiversity of our natural world. Working together with Government, communities and other stakeholders, we act with urgency, integrity and passion to secure a future where both nature and people thrive.

WWF-India’s Sustainable Agriculture Program (SAP) is committed to advancing new thinking, technologies, sustainability standards, practices and research in agriculture and food systems that support biodiversity, and reduce environmental footprint. This is done through collective action and stewardship, jointly with farming communities, agri-businesses, startups, research institutions, think tanks and Governments at all levels. SAP works closely with businesses, farming communities as well as Farmer Producers Companies to field test, demonstrate sustainable agricultural practices that enhance livelihoods and support biodiversity conservation. SAP works across diverse agro-ecological zones, landscapes and riverscapes in India covering states of Punjab, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat on aspects of regenerative agriculture, agro-biodiversity, sustainable land, river and wetland conservation.

We are inviting applications from a highly experienced professional to be part of this high impact team. This role requires excellent project management, critical thinking and engagement skills to grow the programme and deliver impacts.

Position: Coordinator: Programme & Knowledge Management, Sustainable Agriculture Programme

Location: New Delhi

Reporting to: Associate Director, SAP

Job Description

Knowledge management

• Design and implement an effective knowledge management, communications and outreach strategy to enhance visibility, outreach and impact of the Sustainable Agriculture Programme
• Coordinate with the team members to collate, analyse and strategically disseminate findings, models and knowledge emerging from the Sustainable Agriculture Programme
• Coordinate with the Programme Communications team to represent the work done by Sustainable Agriculture Programme in WWF-India’s internal and external communications
• Support regular updation of content related to Sustainable Agriculture Programme in WWF-India website and WWF network portals

Programme Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation

• Coordinate and support in developing annual work plans
• Convene and coordinate meetings with the team and partners to discuss work plans, implementation progress and for knowledge exchange/peer-to-peer learning
• Contribute to the development of new concepts and proposals
• Support preparation of technical and financial reports on a regular basis for WWF-India, donors and partners
• Support development of Monitoring & Evaluation framework for projects and develop annual monitoring and evaluation plans consistent with the overall organizational M&E framework.
• Support field teams in compiling data related to periodic progress, short & medium term outcomes and impacts. Regularly monitor data inputs and undertake analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to provide inputs for adaptive management
• With support from the team, finalise the monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress reports.
• Develop programme related technical reports and case studies for Donors, Senior Management Team of WWF-India, WWF-International and other stakeholders

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in social science, development planning, statistics, management or related fields
• Experience in knowledge management, programme coordination and M&E systems
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the development sector

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication, analytical skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to take complex, technical information and translate it for non-technical audience
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders, multitask and meet deadlines
• Understanding and knowledge of basic computer applications such as MS Words, Excel and database management Proficient in MS-office