Description

Heifer International is an equal-chance employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Job Purpose
As an expert in Caring for the Earth (C4E) initiatives for Heifer International’s Asia Program, the primary role is to strengthen programs in Asia (currently in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, and Nepal) by embedding regenerative agriculture, farmer centric approach, ecosystem-based adaptation, nature-based solutions, climate-smart agriculture and livestock practices, and sustainable food system transformation to enhance climate resilience and ecosystem health. This work not only aims to build thriving, resilient smallholder farmers in agriculture and livestock-based livelihoods but also addresses critical challenges in areas like market access, investment opportunities, policy frameworks, and technological innovations.



These elements are essential for enabling smallholders to overcome barriers, secure sustainable incomes, and adapt to environmental changes. By mobilizing technical expertise in agroforestry, soil regenerative practices, watershed management, and ecosystem services regeneration, the role will drive impactful environmental and climate initiatives aligned with organizational goals (Program Model) and national, regional and global climate priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Key Areas
Descriptions

Program Design and Implementation of C4E Strategy

(25%)
Strategically design and implement regional C4E strategy in programs that incorporate caring for the earth interventions, such as soil regenerative practices, climate resilient agriculture and livestock, farmer field schools, ecosystem-based adaptation, nature-based Solutions into Heifer’s programs in Asia. The objective is to enhance ecosystem resilience,

📌 Caring for the Earth (India)
🏢 Heifer International
📍 India