Manager - Grant Management

 Job Overview: The role is responsible for implementation and management of corporate grants across varied stakeholders. The outstanding grants manager will re-enforce relationships with donors, ensure that grant programs operate efficiently, and streamline grant administration.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop annual implementation plans and actively undertake field-based monitoring of projects on a regular basis
• Work collaboratively with the project implementation teams
• Collect data from the field and prepare reports/ presentation decks and as per templates
• Ensure corporate partners are aware of the impact of their community investments through field visits and other document reporting means.
• Develop proposals for ongoing partnerships, enhance the existing scale of impact through insights and impactful program design
• Responsible for project utilisation within the scheduled project timelines
• Design proposals and work in teams for problem-solving
• Manage deadlines and documentation of each project assigned
• Track project milestones and utilisation.

Profile Requisites:

• Minimum experience of 6-8 years.
• Graduates, preferably from social sciences background, demonstrable experience in program implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Passionate about program implementation
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Proficient in basic computer skills- MS word and Excel operations and presentations
• Good in interpersonal communication and organizing field-based program
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in teams collaboratively
• Willing to work from office as well as actively travel for field visits

Remuneration: Subject to relevant qualification, experience & merit; the salary range is INR 11-15 LPA

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Researcher and Manager of Agroecology and Climate Science

Duke Farms is a living lab where model strategies for nature restoration, wildlife conservation and clean energy transition are developed. Located on 2,700 acres in Hillsborough, New Jersey, the campus serves as a gathering place for global decision-makers and local neighbors to ignite change.

As a center of the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF), Duke Farms advances the foundation’s mission to build a more creative, equitable and sustainable future. We work across three areas: arts & culture, nature and health & well-being. In addition to Duke Farms, DDF operates five national grantmaking programs as well as Shangri La, a global center for transformation located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. DDF’s activities are guided by the will of Doris Duke, who endowed the foundation with financial assets that currently total over $2 billion. (To learn more about the foundation, visit dorisduke.org.)

POSITION

The Researcher and Manager of Agroecology and Climate Science spearheads the development and operation of a long-term ecological research station dedicated to applied agroecological practices and climate resilience on working lands. This role will lead programmatic strategy, research development and landscape master planning, and oversee day-to-day management of agricultural and ecological operations.

By guiding research and programmatic strategy, overseeing field operations and fostering external partnerships, the Manager advances Duke Farms’ mission of applied conservation and climate leadership through science, demonstration and education.

As a condition of employment, the Manager is required to live on-site at Duke Farms and remain on call to ensure timely response to emergency situations related to the model farm and animal care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Strategy and Research Development: Leads the design and implementation of applied research and long-term strategies that advance regenerative agriculture, ecological resilience and biodiversity outcomes.

• Collaborate closely with the Deputy Executive Director of Science and Conservation to design and implement a robust research agenda focused on sustainable agroecology, regenerative agriculture, soil health, carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancement and climate adaptation strategies.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive master plan for the ecological