The VP Operations will work closely with the COO to ensure end-to-end execution of afforestation projects, including planning, implementation, and monitoring. They will oversee client communication, team building, data management, budgeting, and quality control to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
Preparing overall block-wise budgets for the implementation of agroforestry
Monitoring and tracking Plan vs Actual in terms of progress and budget, ensuring projects are implemented within stipulated budgets
Anchor point of coordination among donor, investor, operations team, field team, and tech team
End-to-end tracking of expenses against the donor budget
Conducting weekly team calls to understand progress, bottlenecks, and identifying solutions
Creating processes to ensure documentation protocols are followed during implementation
Preparing strategies for achieving plantation targets within time and budget with help of Sr. Field Managers
Identifying innovative ways to increase scale of operations as per organizational objectives
Ensuring smooth procurement of inputs including saplings, drip, and compost
Communicating with vendors for documentation, invoices, payments, etc.
Identifying new areas adjoining current locations for expansion by connecting with FPOs, NGOs, government officers, etc.
Requirements
Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in large-scale project management or operations, preferably in the environmental, rural development, or sustainability sector
Experience in managing cross-functional teams, client relations, budgeting, and on-ground execution
MBA in operations or prior experience in afforestation or community-based projects will be an added advantage
Benefits
Skills Required
- Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in large-scale project management or operations
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams
- Experience managing client relations
- Experience with budgeting
- Experience with on-ground execution
- MBA in Operations
- Prior experience in afforestation or community-based projects
What We Do
Farmers for Forests (F4F) is a Pune-based hybrid social enterprise that works with rural communities and farmers to protect and restore India’s forests. It helps smallholders transition to agroforestry, regenerate soil, increase incomes, and build climate resilience. Through technology, carbon finance, advisory services, and ecosystem-protection programs, F4F supports biodiverse farms and forests while addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and rural poverty.
