– Project ManagerOrganization: SayTrees Environmental Trust

Project: Agroforestry and Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Location: Jalna, Maharashtra

1. About SayTrees Environmental TrustSayTrees Environmental Trust is committed to building climate-resilient communities in urban and rural areas through locally relevant and sustainable environmental solutions. Established in 2007, SayTrees has implemented large-scale afforestation, water conservation, and clean energy initiatives across 15 States and Union Territories in India.

In rural areas, SayTrees promotes sustainable livelihoods through climate-resilient agroforestry, social forestry, water conservation, and clean energy solutions such as solar-powered cold storage and biogas units. These initiatives strengthen agricultural livelihoods, enhance climate adaptation and mitigation, promote carbon sequestration and biodiversity, and contribute to long-term socioeconomic and environmental sustainability.

Over the next decade, SayTrees envisions positively impacting 10 million hectares of land and associated livelihoods, directly and indirectly.

2. Role OverviewThe Project Manager will be responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, and management of agroforestry and climate-resilient agriculture initiatives in Jalna district, Maharashtra. The role involves leading field teams, coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring effective farmer engagement, monitoring plantation performance, and achieving project targets in accordance with organizational objectives and donor requirements.

The Project Manager will provide leadership and operational guidance to Project Officers and Field Coordinators, ensuring the effective implementation of project activities across multiple clusters. The position requires strong project management, team leadership, technical knowledge of agroforestry, and the ability to address field-level challenges while ensuring sustainable outcomes for farmers and the workplace.

3. Key ResponsibilitiesA.

Project

Planning and Implementation

- Develop and implement district- and cluster-level work plans aligned with SayTrees’ objectives, project targets, and implementation timelines.
- Identify suitable geographies, villages, farmers, and farmer groups for agroforestry interventions.
- Oversee all stages of the project lifecycle, including pre-plantation planning, plantation, post-plantation care, survival monitoring, and gap filling or replantation where required.
- Ensure appropriate species selection, farm-level plantation design, and intervention planning based on local agroclimatic conditions, soil characteristics, water availability, and farmers’ needs.
- Monitor project progress against approved targets, budgets, timelines, and implementation plans.
- Identify implementation challenges and risks and take timely corrective measures to ensure project quality and sustainability.

B. Team Leadership and Capacity Building

- Lead, supervise, and provide technical and operational guidance to Project Officers and Field Coordinators.
- Conduct regular review and planning meetings to assess progress, resolve field-level challenges, and establish clear action plans.
- Build the capacity of field teams on agroforestry practices,



farmer engagement, plantation management, survival monitoring, and project documentation.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor team members to improve effectiveness and accountability.
- Ensure clear communication, coordination, and reporting mechanisms across all project implementation levels.

C.

Farmer

Engagement and Community Mobilization

- Mobilize farmers and facilitate their participation in agroforestry and climate-resilient agriculture initiatives.
- Organize farmer meetings, farmer training, awareness sessions, and field demonstrations to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
- Support farmers in adopting appropriate plantation management practices, including irrigation, mulching, pruning, soil and moisture conservation, and integrated nutrient and pest management.
- Address farmers’ concerns and grievances related to sapling distribution, plantation activities, technical support, and post-plantation care.
- Promote farmer ownership and participation to improve plantation survival, long-term tree management, and livelihood benefits.

D.

Stakeholder

Coordination and Partnership Development

- Serve as the primary coordination link between SayTrees’ management, field teams, farmers, and external stakeholders.
- - Explore opportunities for government scheme convergence, institutional collaboration, and resource mobilization to strengthen project outcomes.
- Coordinate with corporate partners, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and commitments.
- Facilitate field visits by donors, government officials, corporate representatives, and SayTrees’ leadership team.

E. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Carbon Project Compliance

- Establish and maintain effective monitoring systems to track plantation progress, farmer participation, sapling distribution, survival rates, mortality, and corrective actions.
- Ensure accurate data collection, geo-tagging, field verification, and timely updating of project monitoring systems and databases.
- Monitor plantation survival and identify key factors contributing to mortality, including water stress, animal interference, pest and disease incidence, and inadequate plantation care.
- Ensure compliance with applicable carbon project agreements, agroforestry standards, monitoring requirements, and documentation protocols.
- Coordinate third-party audits, field assessments, project verification exercises, and impact evaluations.
- Use field data and monitoring findings to recommend improvements in implementation quality, carbon sequestration outcomes, and long-term plantation sustainability.

F.

Reporting, Documentation, and Administration

- Prepare and submit timely monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports, including achievements, challenges, risks, and action plans.




- Maintain accurate records of farmer participation, plantation activities, sapling distribution, survival assessments, training, and field visits.
- Coordinate the planning, procurement, transportation, and distribution of saplings, plantation materials, and other project resources in consultation with the relevant teams.
- Monitor resource utilization and ensure adherence to approved budgets, organizational procedures, and donor requirements.
- Maintain records of farmer grievances and ensure timely resolution, follow-up, and reporting of significant issues.
- Document field-level learnings, successful practices, case studies, and lessons for continuous project improvement.

G.

Field

Monitoring and Quality Assurance

- Conduct regular field visits across project clusters to assess implementation quality, plantation health, farmer participation, and progress against targets.
- Verify field-level information and ensure that reported project achievements are supported by accurate data and appropriate documentation.
- Identify farmers and locations requiring additional technical support, irrigation interventions, plantation protection, or other corrective measures.
- Ensure timely follow-up on field observations and implementation gaps through Project Officers and Field Coordinators.
- Promote continuous learning and adaptive management to improve project performance and long-term environmental and livelihood outcomes.

4.

Qualifications and Experience

- Master’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science, Rural Development, Social Work (MSW), or a related discipline.
- 3 - 4 years of experience in managing or implementing agriculture, agroforestry, rural development, climate change, or environmental sustainability projects.
- Experience in team management, field operations, project planning, monitoring, and stakeholder coordination will be preferred.
- Practical knowledge of agroforestry systems, horticulture, climate-resilient agriculture, plantation management, and carbon sequestration projects will be an advantage.
- Experience in farmer mobilization, community engagement, capacity building, and participatory rural development approaches.

5.

Key Skills and Competencies

- Strong project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting skills.
- Effective team leadership, staff supervision, and performance management abilities.
- Good understanding of agroforestry, agricultural practices, and rural livelihood systems.
- Strong communication, coordination, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to analyze field data, identify risks, and develop practical solutions.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with digital monitoring tools and geo-tagging applications is desirable.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines.
- Willingness to travel extensively across project villages and field locations.

6.

Application

Process

Interested candidates can apply through the form and upload their resumes. Apply here: https://forms.gle/Rwdpf8KayZNnxUqy8

📌 Project Manager (Jalna)
🏢 SayTrees
📍 Jalna