Raah Foundation
Website:
raahfoundation.org
Job details:
Job Title- VP Ecological Restoration
Location Mumbai
Experience-10-14 Years
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop long-term restoration strategies
- Technical oversight for large-scale ecological restoration programs
- Drive innovation in restoration science
- Build high-performing multidisciplinary teams
- Establish scientific standards and restoration protocols
Programme Leadership
Planning and oversight:
- 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
- Certification of The Global Biodiversity Standards
- Geotagging using drone technology
- Socio-economic impact of ecological restoration on communities
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
- Seed collection & Nursery development
- Documentation of Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Knowledge & Innovation
Lead organizational excellence through:
- Scientific research
- Publications
- SOP development
- Restoration standards
- Monitoring frameworks
- GIS analytics
- Technology-enabled ecological monitoring
Community and Outreach
· Awareness of conservation among local communities, donors, staff
· Introduce programs for animal-human co-existence
· Create Citizen Scientists among community
· Implement People’s Biodiversity Register in every village where ecological restoration program is being implemented
· Introduce forest based livelihood programs based on Non Timber Forest Produce (NTFP), eco-agro tourism, etc
· Introduce projects to reduce dependency on the forest such as bio-pellets / bio char / briquettes, bio bricks based on agri waste
· Develop IEC for increased engagement with nature
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 Botany, 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
- Working with communities
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
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