About WRI India
World Resources Institute (WRI) India is an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, providing objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Their mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.
About The Role
WRI India is seeking a Senior Program Associate to coordinate efforts under the 10x20kx30 Initiative in India. This initiative brings together 10 major farmgate-facing agriculture companies, with each engaging 20,000 of their supplying farmers to follow the "Target-Measure-Act" approach to reduce on-farm food losses by 50% by 2030. The position focuses on engaging food businesses, facilitating partnerships, and supporting businesses in adopting strategies to track and reduce Food Loss and Food Waste (FLFW).
What You'll Do
The Senior Program Associate will play a key role in coordinating and driving action on Food Loss and Food Waste through business engagement, knowledge sharing, and implementation support. The role involves:
- Identifying, engaging, and building relationships with food businesses, retailers, suppliers, and other stakeholders committed to reducing Food Loss and Food Waste
- Supporting recruitment of food businesses to the 10x20kx30 Initiative
- Facilitating collaboration between businesses and partners to share best practices
- Supporting businesses in implementing Food Loss and Food Waste reduction strategies
- Developing and disseminating guidance materials and resources
- Ensuring timely tracking and reporting of business commitments
- Coordinating with global and regional counterparts
- Conducting research on good practices and innovations
- Developing reports, case studies, and policy briefs
- Contributing to external communications
- Organizing industry roundtables and webinars
Key Responsibilities
- Business Engagement & Partnerships (40%): Identify and engage food businesses, support recruitment to the 10x20kx30 Initiative, and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders.
- Project Management & Implementation Support (30%): Support businesses in implementing Food Loss and Food Waste reduction strategies, develop guidance materials, ensure timely tracking of progress, and coordinate with global counterparts.
- Research & Communications (30%): Conduct research on good practices, develop reports and case studies, contribute to external communications, and organize industry events.
Requirements
- Master's degree in business administration, food sustainability, supply chain management, agribusiness, environmental studies, or related disciplines
- 4-6 years of experience working with food businesses, retailers, suppliers, or industry associations on sustainability, supply chains, or food loss and waste reduction
- Strong understanding of food supply chains, procurement, logistics, and business operations related to Food Loss and Food Waste
- Proven ability to engage and collaborate with businesses, including senior industry stakeholders
- Strong project management and coordination skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
Preferred skills:
- Prior experience working with food businesses on sustainability initiatives
- Familiarity with global food loss and food waste reduction initiatives
- Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams
- Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder collaborations
Location: Delhi, India
Duration: 6 months, extendable based on performance and project requirement
Salary: Indian Rupees 14,00,000 to Indian Rupees 18,00,000 Per Annum with comprehensive benefits package
