Program Lead - Biochar

S M Sehgal Foundation; Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala District, Amritsar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sehgal Foundation invites applications for the position of Program Lead in Punjab. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and scaling biochar production systems and managing carbon certification with farmers, FPOs, and rural communities.

Responsibilities include driving process efficiency, coordinating with certification bodies, and building capacity for entrepreneurship in agri-based climate ventures. Immediate joining preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Agriculture with relevant specialization.
• Experience in biochar production, carbon assessment, and certification.
• Experience working with farmers, FPOs, and rural communities.
• Basic working knowledge of Punjabi language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and scale biochar production systems.
• Manage carbon certification processes and DMRV activities.
• Support project registration and carbon credit estimation.
• Build capacities of farmers and community groups through training.
• Promote farmer-led entrepreneurship and sustainable models.
• Coordinate with certification agencies and field teams.

Education

Master's degree in Agriculture

Tools

Gold Standard

ICVCM

Verra

Job description

Job Summary

Every person across rural India deserves to lead a more secure, prosperous, and dignified life. With that vision in mind, Sehgal Foundation s mission is to strengthen community-led development initiatives to achieve positive social, economic, and environmental change across rural India. With support from the partners, S M Sehgal Foundation (Sehgal Foundation) designs and promotes rural development interventions that create opportunities, build resilience, and provide solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in India s poorest communities. Sehgal Foundation invites applications for the position of Program Lead.

Location: Punjab / Haryana

Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in Biochar production processes

Position Requirements

• Master s degree in Agriculture, preferably in: Soil Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Fire and Combustion Engineering
• Carbon assessment and certification DMRV systems
• Project registration and carbon credit assessment
• Experience working with farmers, FPOs, and rural communities
• Proven ability in training, mobilization, and capacity building
• Understanding of entrepreneurship development in agri-based or climate enterprises
• The candidate should have knowledge/understanding/ working with certification agencies like Gold standard, ICVCM, and Verra
• Basic working knowledge of the Punjabi language is preferred

Responsibilities

The Programme Lead will be responsible for planning, implementing, and scaling biochar production systems, as well as managing carbon certification processes. The role requires technical expertise in biochar production, carbon assessment, and certification frameworks, along with strong engagement with farmers, FPOs, and community institutions. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Lead biochar production initiatives, focusing on process efficiency and quality assurance
• Manage carbon assessment, certification, and DMRV (Data, Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) processes.
• Support project registration and carbon credit estimation under relevant standards
• Build the capacities of farmers, FPOs, and community groups through training and mobilization
• Promote farmer-led entrepreneurship and sustainable business models
• Coordinate with certification agencies, technical partners, and field teams

Preference will be given to candidates who can join immediately.

Candidates from underrepresented groups, especially women are encouraged to apply.

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