Senior Project Officer – Water Stewardship

Location: Rupnagar, Punjab
Experience: 2 to 3 years of industry experience in technology implementation and project management.
Compensation: ₹25k/Month

WWF India

WWF-India, or the World Wide Fund for Nature – India, has been a key voice for conservation in the country for over five decades. It began its journey in 1969 in Mumbai as a small charitable trust, inspired by the global WWF movement. In those early years, its focus was simple but ambitious — to protect India’s incredible wildlife and natural heritage. By 1987, the organisation had adopted its current name, WWF-India, and expanded its vision to look at the bigger picture: how people and nature can live together in harmony.

Role

The Senior Project Officer will lead efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of industries on the Sutlej and Sirsa rivers. You will focus on introducing cleaner technologies to sectors like textiles and leather, while bringing together government and local businesses to manage water resources sustainably.

Responsibilities

Lead the setup and demonstration of cleaner technologies that save water and reduce pollution in local industries.
Work closely with industry associations to encourage more businesses to adopt sustainable practices.
Coordinate with academic institutions, NGOs, and government departments to achieve project goals.
Increase the visibility of our conservation work through strategic local partnerships.
Manage community-led projects that empower citizens to monitor and protect their local water sources.
Assist in writing project reports and research papers to share our findings.
Collaborate with other teams within WWF-India on river and wetland conservation tasks.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Science (Chemical, Mechanical, or Leather Technology preferred) or Industrial/Project Management.
About 2 to 3 years of experience in implementing technology or managing industrial projects.
Proven experience in talking to and working with government officials and business owners.
Excellent communication skills in Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience with Power BI or GIS mapping is a plus.
A high level of organization, a problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to travel frequently to project sites.