About Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) and WOTR Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS)
WOTR tackles the key causes of rural poverty by rejuvenating ecosystems and building the community's resilience to climate change by enhancing water availability, increasing land and agricultural productivity, diversifying livelihoods, empowering women, and strengthening the health and well-being of vulnerable rural communities. Over the course of 30 years, WOTR has worked in 10 states and 6,850 villages, positively impacting the lives of 6.58 million people. Additionally, WOTR has a research wing called WOTR Centre for Resilience Studies (W-CReS), which undertakes multi-stakeholder, applied research on ground-level problems using a trans-disciplinary approach. W-CReS studies how drivers of change impact communities, understands underlying causal relationships and behavioural motivations, identifies effective strategies that can catalyse behavioural change, builds capacities, and contributes to policy and program design. Both WOTR and W-CReS work in close collaboration with civil society entities, companies, and the federal and state governments to achieve their objectives.
About ECOBARI
Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Resilient Incomes (ECOBARI) is a multi-stakeholder collaborative that aims to further Ecosystem-based Adaptation in India, by capturing and sharing knowledge,building capacities, and demonstrating proof-of-concepts. It aims to help non-profits, funders, and government representatives better understand how ecosystem restoration and management can help build resilience to climate risks, with a focus on local incomes and participatory governance, and provide the tools for effective implementation and policymaking around this approach. ECOBARI is a shared initiative of 9 founding partners, convened by the Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR).
Role description
As ECOBARI's Team Lead, you will develop the collaborative into a thriving community that shares knowledge and best practices about Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in India. You will be responsible for upscaling the concept of EbA by curating opportunities for knowledge sharing and learning, building an active and engaged community, and leading a skilled and efficient team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set clear targets for the growth of the collaborative and develop the pathway to achieve it, including a monitoring plan to track progress;
- Create and implement a strong narrative and communications plan for the collaborative, across all outreach channels, with a focus on disseminating knowledge about EbA;
- Ensure adequate participation of a range of stakeholders in ECOBARI's forums and events, with a focus on continually growing membership;
- Build active online and offline spaces to convene the ECOBARI community, including annual events, WhatsApp communities, etc.
- Support and oversee ECOBARI's research team to develop and curate resources for knowledge sharing and capacity building:
- Gather and promote strong case studies and success stories from around the country that demonstrate EbA in India;
- Develop key tools, benchmarks, and methodologies for EbA;
- Curate training sessions, workshops, and other opportunities for capacity building on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), based on identified gaps and in collaboration with ECOBARI partners, including the W-CReS team;
- Fundraise for the collaborative by demonstrating a strong value proposition, engaging with donors, and managing the collaborative's budget;
- Engage the Steering Committee and gather feedback to shape the direction of the collaborative;
- Build and lead a team of 1-3 people to achieve the objectives listed above.
Requirements:
- 8 - 10 years of experience working in network building, stakeholder management, fundraising, communications, and/or similar fields within the non-profit sector, preferably with a background in climate adaptation and ecology.
- Masters/ M.Phil in relevant disciplines
- Keen understanding and interest in ecological restoration and climate adaptation, with the drive to learn about Ecosystem-based Adaptation;
- Strong communication and networking skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;
- Demonstrable experience of growing community engagement and coordination;
- Strategic thinking to assess gaps, track progress, and ensure continuous development of the collaborative;
- Creativity and fresh ideas, to create spaces that are engaging and informative for ECOBARI's community;
- Willingness to take risks, be agile and iterative, and ensure that outcomes are met;
- Ability to understand complex issues;
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work independently;
- Proficiency in English and Hindi;
- Demonstrable experience of having led a team, with effective leadership skills.
Opportunities:
- Shape and develop a young and upcoming collaborative, with creative freedom and a strong value proposition;
- Address pressing issues of climate adaptation, ecosystem restoration, and EbA in a unique, purpose-driven role;
- Gain access to WOTR and ECOBARI's networks, and connect with a wide range of member organisations and experts.
