Job Description: Vice President – Ecological Restoration

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra (Field travel across project landscapes)

Restore Landscapes. Recover Biodiversity. Create Lasting Impact.

Are you passionate about restoring degraded ecosystems at scale?

Do you believe ecological restoration is more than planting trees—it is about rebuilding resilient ecosystems, strengthening biodiversity, improving water security, supporting communities, and combating climate change?

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Vice President – Ecological Restoration to lead one of India's most ambitious ecological restoration programs.

This is a unique prospect to shape restoration strategies across forests, grasslands, wetlands, watersheds, agroforestry systems, and community landscapes while working alongside government agencies, scientific institutions, CSR partners, and local communities.

If you are driven by science, innovation, and measurable conservation impact, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Vice President – Ecological Restoration, you will provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for the organization's restoration portfolio.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and scaling landscape restoration programs that generate measurable ecological, social, and climate outcomes.

The role combines science, leadership, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and program management to deliver long-term ecosystem recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

- Develop long-term restoration strategies
- Lead large-scale ecological restoration programs
- Drive innovation in restoration science
- Build high-performing multidisciplinary teams




- Establish scientific standards and restoration protocols

Programme Leadership

Oversee programs covering:

- Forest Landscape Restoration
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Assisted Natural Regeneration
- Grassland Restoration
- Wetland Restoration
- Watershed Development
- Agroforestry & Food Forests
- Community-led Restoration
- Nature-based Solutions
- Climate Adaptation

Scientific Leadership

Provide technical oversight for:

- Biodiversity assessments
- Ecological monitoring
- Habitat condition assessments
- Restoration planning
- Species selection
- Soil & water assessments
- GIS & remote sensing
- Long-term ecological monitoring

Partnerships

Build and strengthen collaborations with:

- Forest Departments
- Government agencies
- Universities
- Research institutions
- CSR partners
- Donors
- Community institutions

Knowledge & Innovation

Lead organizational excellence through:

- Scientific research
- Publications
- SOP development
- Restoration standards
- Monitoring frameworks
- GIS analytics
- Technology-enabled ecological monitoring

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who combines scientific expertise with strategic vision.

Essential Qualifications

- Min. Master's degree in Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Restoration Ecology, or related discipline

Experience





- 10–14+ years of progressive experience in ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation, forestry, landscape ecology, or natural resource management
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and large-scale landscape restoration programs
- Demonstrated expertise in ecological monitoring, restoration planning, and biodiversity assessments
- Experience working with government agencies, donors, CSR programs, and research institutions

Desired Technical Expertise

Experience in one or more of the following:

- Restoration Ecology
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Landscape Restoration
- Ecological Monitoring
- GIS & Remote Sensing
- Watershed Management
- Soil & Water Conservation
- Nature-based Solutions
- Climate Adaptation
- Carbon & Ecosystem Services
- Ecological Research
- Project Management

Leadership Competencies

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

- Strategic thinking
- Scientific credibility
- Visionary leadership
- Partnership building
- Strong communication skills
- Team development
- Innovation mindset
- Systems thinking
- Excellent stakeholder engagement

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to:

ü Lead landscape-scale ecological restoration programs

ü Work with some of India's leading ecological experts

ü Influence restoration policy and practice

ü Build innovative science-based restoration models

ü Work directly with government, academia, and international organizations

ü Deliver measurable biodiversity and climate impact

ü Shape the future of ecological restoration in India

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Education:

- Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 VP- Ecological Restoration-Mumbai (India)
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