Agriculture Expert; Climate

Position: Agriculture Expert (Climate)
Lead the design and execution of climate-resilient agriculture and forestry-based carbon projects.
Provide technical leadership on carbon sequestration, GHG mitigation, adaptation strategies, and carbon-positive farming systems.
Develop crop- and region-specific climate-smart agronomy packages covering water management, nutrient optimization, and varietal selection.
Integrate IPCC and ICAR guidelines with field data to create actionable farmer advisories.
Guide stakeholders on carbon farming, agroforestry, conservation tillage, and cover cropping practices.
Design and deliver trainings, workshops, and Training of Trainers (ToTs) for field teams, FPOs, and partners.
Support development of climate advisory content for digital platforms including AI/LLM-based tools.
Liaise with state agriculture departments, ICAR institutions, UN agencies, and climate finance bodies.
Draft policy briefs, training manuals, log frames, KPIs, grant proposals, and compliance documentation.
Conduct carbon stock mapping using geospatial tools and forest inventory data.
Quantify carbon potential and lead GHG reduction and biodiversity impact assessments.
Manage multi-source datasets (weather, soil, biodiversity) with quality control and compliance checks.
Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and represent the organization at climate and sustainability forums.
Ensure alignment with national climate policies, Biodiversity Act (2002), ABS mechanisms, and donor reporting standards.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate AI-driven insights into climate and agriculture programs.