Associate – Carbon Projects

Skills

* communication skills
* Horticulture Management
* Plantation Operations
* Agroforestry Systems
* Nursery Management
* Irrigation Management
* team management
* Data Collection & Reporting
* data analytics & audit technology
* Support Climate & Sustainability Projects
* GIS & Field Mapping
* Carbon Project Implementation
* Sustainable Land Management
* Regenerative Agriculture Stakeholder Managemet
* Agriculture Degree
* On field knowledge
* telugu proficiency

Position – Associate (Horticulture & Plantation)

Location – Andhra Pradesh (Any location)

Role Overview

The Associate – Horticulture & Plantation will lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of large-scale plantation and horticulture initiatives aligned with regenerative agriculture and ARR carbon projects. The role requires strong on-ground execution capability, stakeholder coordination, plantation management expertise, and experience working with farmers, field teams, and implementation partners.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead end-to-end execution of horticulture and plantation projects including site preparation, plantation planning, species selection, and monitoring.

* Manage on-ground plantation activities across agroforestry, orchards, regenerative agriculture, and afforestation programs.

* Coordinate with farmers, FPOs, NGOs, nurseries, and local stakeholders for smooth project implementation and long-term plantation success.

* Monitor plantation health, survival rates, irrigation systems, soil conditions, and biomass growth to ensure project performance.

* Support ARR and AFOLU carbon projects through field data collection, plantation mapping, and implementation tracking.

* Maintain operational records, field reports, and plantation documentation for audit and monitoring purposes.

* Collaborate with carbon, GIS, and field teams to ensure timely execution and alignment with sustainability and carbon project objectives.

Qualifications

* MBA or PGDM in Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or related field.

* Minimum 3–5 years of experience in horticulture, plantation management, agroforestry, or regenerative agriculture projects.

* Strong understanding of plantation operations, nursery management, irrigation practices, and crop/tree maintenance.

* Experience managing field teams and coordinating with farmers, rural communities, or implementation partners.

* Familiarity with agroforestry, afforestation, or landscape restoration projects is preferred.

* Basic understanding of ARR/AFOLU carbon projects and sustainability initiatives is an added advantage.

* Strong communication, reporting, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.