Associate – Carbon Projects

Varaha; Visakhapatnam; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Varaha is seeking an Associate (Horticulture & Plantation) based in Andhra Pradesh. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale horticulture and plantation projects while ensuring alignment with regenerative agriculture and carbon initiatives.

With 3-5 years of experience in plantation management, strong communication skills, and a background in agriculture or environmental science, you will drive effective stakeholder coordination and on-ground execution for project success.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of horticulture and plantation projects including site preparation 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.
• Monitor plantation health, survival rates, irrigation systems, soil conditions, and biomass growth.
• Support ARR and AFOLU carbon projects through field data collection and plantation mapping.
• Maintain operational records, field reports, and plantation documentation for audit and monitoring purposes.
• Collaborate with carbon, GIS, and field teams for alignment with sustainability and carbon project objectives.

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 Management

Agriculture Degree

On field knowledge

telugu proficiency

Education

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

Job description

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.