VP- Ecological Restoration 10-14 Years Experience
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra (Field travel across project landscapes)
Restore Landscapes. Recover Biodiversity. Create Lasting Impact.
Are you passionate about restoring degraded ecosystems at scale?
Do you believe ecological restoration is more than planting trees—it is about rebuilding resilient ecosystems, strengthening biodiversity, improving water security, supporting communities, and combating climate change?
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Vice President – Ecological Restoration to lead one of India's most ambitious ecological restoration programs.
This is a unique opportunity to shape restoration strategies across forests, grasslands, wetlands, watersheds, agroforestry systems, and community landscapes while working alongside government agencies, scientific institutions, CSR partners, and local communities.
If you are driven by science, innovation, and measurable conservation impact, we would love to hear from you.
As Vice President – Ecological Restoration, you will provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for the organization's restoration portfolio.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and scaling landscape restoration programs that generate measurable ecological, social, and climate outcomes.
The role combines science, leadership, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and program management to deliver long-term ecosystem recovery.
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