India Country Manager

TFT is seeking an experienced, articulate, well-organized and motivated

professional with a proven track record as a visionary leader to become

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based in New Delhi, India

 

having experience in working with Indian businesses on responsible sourcing

initiatives, with excellent writing skills and passionate about environmental

and social issues, keen to secure a career within a dynamic non-profit that

builds partnerships with companies, governments and civil society organizations

to bring responsible products to market.

 

TFT currently has offices in 16 countries including Indonesia, Malaysia,

Ecuador, China, and several locations within West Africa, Europe and the

Americas. We employ more than 260 people worldwide and work with big and

small companies, communities and producers of raw materials to create compelling

cases of transformation. With an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit,

we work on the ground with people to create inspiring transformation stories.

We focus on creating value, engage without judging and carry hope and a

positive vision of the future.

 

• A unique work experience in a fast-growing and dynamic non-profit directly

impacting the conservation of the environment and improvements in human

rights and social equity through supply chains.

 

• A dynamic environment with the chance to work on a multicultural team.

 

• The opportunity to lead complex projects, build customer relationships

and develop new business, with exposure to different tasks.

 

• The opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals from leading

companies and non-profits in India and worldwide.

Responsibilities and Scope

 

The main responsibilities of the Country Manager are to:

 

• Develop working relationships with local companies, public officials,

community and society leaders, and other external stakeholders important

to TFT’s work.

 

• Engage a diverse set of key actors to tackle the challenges of conservation

and sustainable agriculture development.

 

• Oversee staff and co-design programs to engage farmers in order to co-create

solutions that build resilience and alternative livelihoods.

 

• Provide leadership to TFT collaborators working directly with local actors

to ensure that their voices become part of two-way dialogue with local companies

and other regional stakeholders.

 

• Foster strong relationships with TFT clients and members sourcing from

India, supporting ongoing effective work deployment, providing on-time feedback

to email and call inquiries, and sharing expertise as warranted.

 

• Lead participatory workshops designed to bring together diverse actors

in a given region to address key issues impacting sustainable development

and conservation.

 

• Ensure project commitments are met and communicated with local and regional

stakeholders.

 

• Manage projects with multiple objectives, set realistic deadlines, manage

a timeline, and ensure accountability.

 

• Serve as a primary spokesperson for TFT in India.

 

• Able to work flexible hours and travel as needed.

 

• Work is diverse and may not always fall under guidelines listed above.

 

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years’ related experience in business

sustainability, conservation or agriculture.

 

• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to navigate tough negotiations,

build strong relationships, build trust and motivate people.

 

• A track record of working with business, government and/or non-government

stakeholders to bring about positive outcomes.

 

• Experience leading teams and supervising people.

 

• Strong organization, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage

multiple tasks.

 

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with both internal

and external stakeholders at all levels, including clear professional reports

provided on time. Ability to take complex information and share with varied

audiences in a targeted and relevant way to promote understanding and engagement.

 

• Knowledge of and experience with multi-stakeholder land-use planning.

 

• A natural planner and organizer, able to prioritize and organize own work

schedule, with proven project management skills and experience, effectively

driving multiple projects simultaneously.

 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

• Hindi fluency.

 

• English proficiency.

 

• Local languages would be an asset.

 

• Passion for working on issues related to sustainability, deforestation

and human exploitation.

 

• Hands-on, practical, innovative.

 

• Takes initiative/proactive and positive attitude.

 

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.

 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work autonomously.

 

• Committed to TFT values:

 

Focus on action and on-the-ground results; Entrepreneurial spirit;

 

• Frequent trips inside India; and potentially to other countries in South

East Asia.

 

• Must have legal permission to work in India.

 

• Full time position.

 

• Immediate start.

 

Interested candidates filling the above mandatory criteria should send a

cover letter and CV via email to the following two addresses mailto: india.recruitment@tft-earth.org

; hq.recruitment@tft-earth.org by 16th May 2018. Please put your last name

and INDCM2018 in the subject line of the email. Successful candidates will

be contacted for an initial interview. The position will be open until filled.

Only candidates who send a CV and cover letter will be considered. Only

shortlisted candidates will be contacted.