Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Operations Specialist to support the on-ground execution of Agroforestry and Miyawaki plantation projects in and around Chennai. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on field experience who can ensure quality plantation practices, coordinate with ground teams and farmers, and maintain accurate project records.
Key Responsibilities
Agroforestry Plantation
- Support end-to-end execution of agroforestry plantation drives across assigned sites in Chennai and surrounding regions
- Assist with site preparation, pit digging, planting, staking, and aftercare activities
- Ensure proper agroforestry practices including correct spacing, species selection, intercropping alignment, and soil preparation
- Engage with farmers to support adoption of agroforestry models and address on-ground queries
- Coordinate with ground teams, farmers, and local vendors for smooth execution
Miyawaki Plantation
- Support end-to-end execution of Miyawaki plantation drives across assigned sites in Chennai
- Assist with soil preparation, biomass layering, pit preparation, planting, and mulching as per Miyawaki methodology
- Ensure proper Miyawaki practices including layered species arrangement, correct density, and native species selection
- Monitor plantation density, survival rate, canopy development, and overall growth during field visits
Common Responsibilities
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor plantation quality, survival rate, and overall growth
- Maintain plantation records and ensure timely reporting (photos, MIS, documentation)
- Identify on-ground issues such as mortality, damage, or encroachment, and report or resolve them with guidance from senior team members
- Support CSR plantation drives, plantation events, and stakeholder site visits as required
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in agroforestry, Miyawaki, urban plantation, or related forestry/agriculture projects
- Basic understanding of agroforestry models, Miyawaki methodology, native species selection, and soil preparation
- Experience working with farmers or rural communities is preferred
- Ability to travel across project sites in and around Chennai / Tamil Nadu
- Good coordination, problem-solving, and on-ground execution skills
- Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets for reporting
- Good communication skills; proficiency in Tamil preferred
Preferred Background
- Experience in CSR, sustainability, or environmental projects
- Exposure to urban greening, afforestation, or ecological restoration projects
- Experience in farmer training, capacity building, or extension services
- Familiarity with native species of Tamil Nadu
What We're Looking For
Someone with hands-on field execution experience across plantation types, an eye for quality, and the ability to connect with farming communities and ground teams to deliver impactful projects with ownership and care.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can share their CV at [email protected]
Subject Line: Application for Operations Specialist (Agroforestry & Miyawaki Plantation) – Chennai – Grow Billion Trees
Pay: ₹411,537.12 - ₹588,762.42 per year
Work Location: Remote
