State Head - Punjab

Varaha; Payal; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Varaha is seeking a State Head - Punjab to own the regenerative agriculture program across Punjab. You will lead field teams, engage with state departments, and ensure reliable data collection for carbon credit registration.

The role requires 10–15 years in agribusiness or related fields, fluent English/Hindi, Punjabi native, and 80% travel across districts in Punjab. Immediate joining is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related fields.
• 10–15 years of field operational experience in agribusiness, agtech, seed/fertilizer distribution, or largescale sustainability programs.
• Fluent in English and Hindi; native Punjabi preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Punjab (80%+ field time).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution, expansion, and integrity of the regenerative agriculture program in Punjab.
• Lead field deployment teams and build relationships with state departments, KVKs, PAU, and FPOs.
• Ensure accurate, verifiable data collection for carbon credit registration.
• Drive district KPIs for farmer onboarding, practice adoption, and data quality.
• Oversee campaigns and demonstrations to promote sustainable practices and prevent stubble burning.
• Enforce zero-tolerance on fraud or double-counting in onboarding data.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Field operations

Agricultural knowledge

Data collection apps

English & Hindi & Punjabi

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Agriculture or related fields

Tools

Mobile data collection apps

Job description

Position: State Head - Punjab

Location: Punjab (Statewide travel required)

Reporting to: Lead Carbon Supply

Joining Date: Immediately

Role Overview

As the State Head - Punjab, you will own the end-to-end execution, expansion, and operational integrity of the Regenerative Agriculture Project in Punjab. You will lead field deployment teams, build strategic relationships with state agricultural departments, local FPOs, and farmer cooperatives, and ensure accurate, verifiable data collection for carbon credit registration.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Operational Planning:
• Drive state-level strategy to onboard farmers into the regenerative agriculture program
• Build, train, and manage territory managers, district-level team leads, and ground field agents across high-priority districts in Punjab
• Define district-wise KPIs for farmer onboarding, practice adoption (DSR, residue management), and field data collection
• Field Execution & Regenerative Practice Adoption
• Oversee farmer mobilization campaigns, ground outreach programs, and field-day demonstrations to promote sustainable practices like DSR and straw management to tackle stubble burning
• Stakeholder Management & Partnerships
• Establish and maintain relationships with Punjab State Agricultural Department, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), local Panchayats, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
• Quality Control & Compliance
• Enforce zero-tolerance policies on fraud or double-counting in farmer onboarding data

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience: 10-15 years of field operational experience in agribusiness, agtech, seed/fertilizer distribution, or largescale agricultural sustainability programs.
• Language Proficiency: Strong command of English and Hindi; native fluency in Punjabi is required.
• Key Skills: Team management, farmer communication, field data collection apps, and strong on-the-ground problem-solving skills.
• Travel: Willingness to travel extensively across assigned districts in Punjab (80%+ field time).