Location: Kodaikanal
Experience: 10+ years in environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field, with at least 7 years in a team management role.
Compensation: Competitive
Center for Environment and Humanity
The Center for Environment and Humanity (CEH) at Kodaikanal International School is an environmental education and action centre based in the Western Ghats, one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots. CEH gives students hands-on learning opportunities through field trips, forest camps, stream clean-ups, and projects with local communities. Its programs focus on themes such as regenerative agriculture, climate action, waste management, and biodiversity conservation. By connecting classroom learning with real-world experiences, CEH encourages young people to become environmental stewards who not only understand ecological challenges but also take practical steps to address them. Being located in such a unique ecosystem allows CEH to serve as a living laboratory, where education goes hand in hand with action for a sustainable future.
Our mission is to turn learning into action. With hands-on education, innovative research, and community projects, we tackle urgent environmental challenges that spark a deeper responsibility for the planet.
Role
This role involves leading the vision, strategy, and daily operations of the Center for Environment and Humanity (CEH). You will be responsible for delivering impactful environmental education programs focused on climate resilience, waste management, biodiversity, and regenerative agriculture in the Palani Hills and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Set and implement the multi-year strategy for CEH, creating annual plans with clear goals, budgets, and timelines.
- Design, launch, and improve programs in climate resilience, waste reduction, biodiversity, and regenerative agriculture.
- Build partnerships with local communities, government, NGOs, universities, and international organizations.
- Lead fundraising efforts including grant proposals, donor stewardship, and sponsorships.
- Manage a small team, overseeing their goals, performance, and professional development.
- Own the CEH budget and ensure sound financial management.
- Oversee risk management, safety, safeguarding, and compliance for all programs.
- Develop systems to track program impact and report findings to stakeholders.
- Engage with local communities and students through workshops, training, and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Promote sustainability practices across the KIS campus and community.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 7 years managing teams.
- Strong understanding of climate change, waste management, biodiversity conservation, and regenerative agriculture.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, project management, budgeting, and fundraising.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to build strong relationships with diverse groups and work collaboratively.
- Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable working both in the field and in an office.
- Experience in environmental education and place-based learning is preferred.
- Successful grant writing experience is a plus.
- Tamil language skills and familiarity with South Indian culture are advantageous.
- This is an initial 2-year contract, with the possibility to reapply.
Apply
To apply, please fill the application form and upload your resume through the application portal on their website. Applications without the form and resume will not be considered.
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