Assistant Manager – Agriculture

Position Overview

We invite a skilled Agriculture Specialist with a strong technical background and commitment to making an impact to join our Nature & Climate Resilience team in Delhi. This full-time role involves blending climate science with agricultural systems to enable sustainable land use, climate-resilient planning, and informed data-based decision making.

Core Duties

• Conduct detailed climate and crop suitability mapping under present and projected future climate conditions.
• Evaluate climate-related risks, including temperature fluctuations, rainfall variability, and extreme weather events, assessing their effects on agricultural production.
• Assist in crafting and promoting agricultural strategies that enhance climate resilience.
• Integrate diverse data sources such as climate model outputs, soil datasets, satellite images, and socio-economic indicators.
• Generate spatial visualizations including vulnerability maps, risk zoning, and adaptation planning materials.
• Contribute to the development and execution of regional climate action and agricultural resilience initiatives.
• Compile technical documentation, policy briefs, and project deliverables for clients.
• Liaise with government agencies (Agriculture, Horticulture, Rural Development), research bodies, and community stakeholders.
• Transform technical findings into clear, implementable insights for policymakers and field practitioners.
• Remain abreast of advances in climate-smart agriculture, modelling software, and resilience frameworks.
• Participate in developing new methodologies, tools, and strategic frameworks for resilience planning.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Climate Science, or related disciplines.
• Between 4 to 6 years of professional experience in agriculture, climate resilience, or associated fields.
• Deep knowledge of agricultural systems, crop science, the effects of climate change on agriculture, and skills in crop modeling and agro-climatic analyses.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Competency in data analysis, preferably using Python or R programming languages.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets effectively and distill actionable insights.
• Excellent report writing and communicative abilities.

Additional Information

This position is based in Delhi and offers a full-time, on-site work arrangement. Applicants should note that the listed duties and qualifications may be adjusted according to organizational needs.

About The Employer

Iora Ecological Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a premier Indian environmental advisory firm specializing in natural resource conservation, climate mitigation and adaptation, forestry, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture. Established in 2009, the company brings multidisciplinary expertise spanning finance, program execution, policy advisory, and scientific research.

With over 150 projects executed globally in conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate change mitigation, and policy guidance, Iora applies Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to implement large-scale ecosystem and climate action programmes effectively.