Project Manager

IFCCI; Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

IFCCI is seeking a Project Manager for an ambitious Agroforestry initiative in Assam, India. This role oversees field partners, tracks milestones and KPIs, and coordinates carbon certification and verification audits for a large-scale project.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in international project management within environmental/development sectors, and prior rural India field experience. English, Hindi and Assamese fluency are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in agronomy, environmental engineering or related field; other masters considered.
• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in international project management in environmental/development sectors.
• Prior field experience in rural India is essential; knowledge of VCS/Gold Standard is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project operations, track milestones and KPIs.
• Oversee local implementing partners and validate deliverables.
• Coordinate carbon certification processes (VCS/CCB) and external audits.
• Manage risks like delays and carbon volume shortfalls.
• Lead field visits and partner coordination, maintain documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Cross-cultural comms

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Masters degree in agronomy/environmental field

Job description

Job Description:

PROJECT MANAGER - AGROFORESTRY, ASSAM (INDIA)

Industry - Agroforestry

Location – Assam, India

Department - Project Management, Carbon Division

Language Fluency - English, Hindi and Assamese (mandatory)

Reports To – Project Management Director, France

Field Travel – Frequent

Job Summary

Manage and monitor a a large-scale agroforestry project with smallholder farmers in the Assam region. As part of the company’s Project Management team, you will work closely with field partners and local communities and report to the Project Management Director in France.

Your main mission is to:

• Coordinate project operations and track progress against milestones and KPIs
• Oversee local implementing partners and validate their deliverables
• Coordinate and monitor carbon certification (VCS and CCB) and external verification audits
• Ensure timely delivery and manage risks such as delays and carbon volume shortfalls

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Monitoring & Oversight

• Coordinate project operations, track progress against key milestones and KPIs, and validate partner deliverables
• Implement internal control procedures (operational and financial audits)
• Conduct regular site visits and operational reviews on behalf of the company
• Monitor project budgets and associated reporting
• Manage administrative and contractual follow-up with local implementing partners
• Prepare and lead monthly and quarterly project review meetings

Partner Relations & Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project partners, managing and strengthening relationships
• Support partners in operational implementation and problem-solving
• Coordinate and monitor carbon certification processes and review key deliverables (PDDs, monitoring reports, etc.)
• Ensure timely delivery of milestones and manage risks related to underperformance (e.g. delays, carbon volume shortfalls)
• Coordinate external verification audits with the VVB and assist local partners during field audits
• Maintain and update project documentation, including factsheets, impact reports and visual materials (photo and video libraries)

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education

• Masters degree, preferably in agronomy, environmental engineering or a related field; other masters degrees (development, environmental policy, project management, etc.) will also be considered

Experience

• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience in international project management, ideally in the environmental or development sectors (NGO, international cooperation, consulting, etc.)
• Prior field experience in a rural India context (essential)
• Knowledge of voluntary carbon standards (VCS, Gold Standard) is a strong asset

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to adapt priorities as needed
• Leadership and facilitation skills: able to motivate teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Empathy and cross-cultural understanding: able to engage effectively with local partners and communities
• Results-driven and solution-oriented mindset
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

Attitude

• Motivated by tangible climate action and eager to make a difference through hands-on field work
• Thrives in multicultural and remote settings; passionate about ecosystem restoration, biodiversity and social impact
• Organized, proactive and adaptable, ready to take ownership of complex projects and deliver results under dynamic conditions