Assistant Manager – Agriculture

Iora Ecological Solutions; New Delhi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Iora Ecological Solutions is seeking an Assistant Manager – Agriculture in New Delhi. This role focuses on integrating climate science with agriculture to support climate-resilient planning and sustainable land use. Responsibilities include climate risk analysis, developing agricultural strategies, and engaging with government and stakeholders. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and 4-6 years of related experience, along with strong data analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in agriculture or climate resilience.
• Strong understanding of agricultural systems and climate science.

Responsibilities

• Conduct climate suitability mapping under different scenarios.
• Analyze climate risks and their impacts on agriculture.
• Support development of climate-resilient strategies.
• Integrate multi-source datasets for analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and policy briefs.

Skills

Agriculture systems understanding

Climate change impacts analysis

Data analysis (Python/R)

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Climate Science

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Agriculture
Team: Nature and Climate Resilience
Job Type: Full time
Project Location: Delhi, India
Number of Positions: 1

About the Job

We are looking for a technically strong and impact-driven Agriculture Expert to join our Nature & Climate Resilience team. The role will focus on integrating climate science with agricultural systems to support climate‑resilient planning, sustainable land use, and data‑driven decision‑making. The candidate will contribute to projects involving agriculture modelling, crop suitability assessments, and climate risk analysis, supporting both policy and on‑ground implementation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Climate/Crop suitability mapping under current and future climate scenarios
• Analyse climate risks (temperature, rainfall variability, extreme events) and their impacts on agricultural productivity
• Support development of climate‑resilient agricultural strategies and interventions
• Integrate multi‑source datasets (climate models, soil data, satellite imagery, socio‑economic data)
• Develop spatial outputs such as vulnerability maps, risk zonation, and adaptation planning layers
• Support design and implementation of district/state‑level climate action plans and agriculture resilience strategies
• Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and client deliverables
• Engage with government departments (Agriculture, Horticulture, Rural Development), research institutions, and local stakeholders
• Translate technical outputs into actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners
• Stay updated on latest developments in climate‑smart agriculture, modelling tools, and adaptation frameworks
• Contribute to development of new methodologies, tools, and frameworks for resilience planning

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Climate Science, or related field
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in agriculture, climate resilience, or related domains
• Strong understanding of agricultural systems and crop science, climate change impacts on agriculture and crop modelling / agro‑climatic analysis
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Good data analysis skills (Python/R preferred)
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights
• Report writing and communication skills