Environmental Project Manager

Company Description

Since 1979, Anarde Foundation has been dedicated to empowering rural communities in Gujarat and Maharashtra by building sustainable, inclusive, and self-reliant villages. The organization focuses on Water, Women, and Wealth (3Ws) as the core pillars of development, ensuring access to clean water, empowering women, and fostering local economic growth through region-specific initiatives. Anarde Foundation also works towards environmental conservation with afforestation, land regeneration, and biodiversity restoration projects. The foundation is recognized by the Government of India as an implementing agency under DRDA and is aligned with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Join us in creating a resilient rural India through innovative and community-driven solutions.

Role Description

This is a contractual and remote role for an Environmental Project Manager. In this capacity, you will oversee environmental initiatives, including afforestation and biodiversity restoration projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement sustainable water and land management solutions. Regular tasks will include project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting to achieve the organization's environmental goals. The role also involves working closely with rural communities, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Project management skills with experience in planning, execution, and monitoring of environmental or developmental projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental conservation, water resource management, and sustainability practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and community engagement abilities.
• Analytical skills, including project analysis and reporting capabilities, with proficiency in using project management tools.
• Understanding of government schemes, policies, and regulations related to rural and environmental development is a plus.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Project Management, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup and adapt to the dynamic needs of rural community-based projects.