The Climate Resilient Cell Coordinator will be the primary point of contact and will work closely with project teams, stakeholders, line departments, farmer producer organisations (FPOs), and community members. The incumbent will coordinate with the Climate Support Cell (CSC), Government of Odisha, and ensure that project activities and outputs are aligned with the state’s overall goals and objectives. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the team at Odisha in developing and implementing climate-resilient agriculture strategies and action plans aligned with state polices. 
• Liaison with CSC, government agencies, FPOs, SHGs, research institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate knowledge sharing and effective implementation of climate-smart practices.
• Assist in establishing/strengthening effective coordination mechanisms among the stakeholders and other line departments to institutionalise and promote climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in the state.
• Provide technical expertise and support to nodal department/stakeholders to set up/review and monitor institutional mechanisms and processes to adopt or advance CSA in the state. 
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring, ensuring the timely delivery of project objectives and outcomes.
• Compile and disseminate relevant information, case studies, and best practices related to CSA, facilitating knowledge sharing and learning among stakeholders.
• Prepare timely and accurate progress reports, project updates, and technical briefs, and ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in agriculture/environment studies/economics/public policy or a related field.
• At least 15 years of work experience at the national/state level in development projects (preferably on sustainable agriculture and climate resilience), including implementation and monitoring/evaluation of such projects.

Skill Set

• Strong knowledge and understanding of climate-smart agriculture practices/technologies, and climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• Proven experience in project management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools for assessing climate resilience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant software applications and tools.

We are seeking candidates with expertise in air pollution to generate evidence-based insights that can inform and drive mitigation efforts. The role calls for proficiency in statistical techniques and mathematical modelling, coupled with a strong understanding of core air pollution concepts. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to analyse and visualise data effectively, drawing actionable conclusions that can support policy and practice. A thorough grounding in bottom-up emission inventory development is essential, along with familiarity with the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and working knowledge of monitoring–evaluation–learning frameworks. The role also entails conducting comprehensive reviews of academic literature and best practices to deliver high-quality research outputs, with a focus on air quality indicators, implementation strategies, and their evaluation.

Responsibilites

• Collect and analyse diverse datasets to generate insights on air pollution.
• Develop and maintain bottom-up emission inventories.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects through documentation, proposal writing, report preparation, project development, and drafting of technical reports and other knowledge outputs
• Conduct policy gap analyses and identify drivers of policy change through literature review and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with CSTEP’s Air Quality Observations and Modelling teams to develop air quality indicators tailored to the Indian context.
• Participate in conferences, workshops, and training programmes to strengthen expertise on air pollution risks.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a discipline related to air pollution, atmospheric chemistry, general science, environmental science, environmental economics, engineering and public policy, or similar disciplines from a recognised university

Skill Set

• Strong knowledge of NCAP, city action plans, XV Finance Commission reporting, and broader aspects of air quality management and policy in India.
• Familiarity with mitigation technologies and demonstrated experience in cost analysis.
• Expertise in financial modelling and techno-economic assessment will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages, such as GIS, Python, R, or similar.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral); proficiency in Kannada, Punjabi, or another regional language will be an asset.

Duration

6-12 months