Project Associate/Research Associate

Job Description

• Develop and manage documentation related to carbon finance projects, including project design documents, monitoring reports, and technical submissions.
• Support implementation of team projects related to carbon finance, carbon stock/biodiversity assessment, and land rehabilitation/restoration initiatives.
• Prepare concept notes, project proposals, technical reports, and research papers.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and documentation for project activities.
• Support coordination and organization of stakeholder consultations, training programs, and capacity-building workshops with government agencies, communities, and partner institutions.
• Use GIS and Remote Sensing tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth) for spatial analysis, mapping, and project monitoring.

Experience

0 - 2 Years

Qualification

• Postgraduate degree (Master-s) in Forestry/Botany/Biodiversity/Environmental Management- or any allied field related to natural resource management- ecology- or environmental sciences.
• Certification or formal training in Remote Sensing and GIS (RS-GIS) will be preferred.

Skills

• Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to conduct socio-economic surveys- focus group discussions and facilitate stakeholder consultations and training programs.
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of climate finance mechanisms- ecosystem restoration principles- and biodiversity conservation approaches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word- Excel- PowerPoint) and professional email communication.
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis tools and RS-GIS applications.
• Familiarity with carbon finance standards and platforms such as VERRA (VCS) or similar mechanisms.
• Strong report writing- analytical- communication- and presentation skills.

Location

Delhi