CEO- WOTR Consulting Forum (WCF)

Role: WOTR Consulting Forum (WCF)- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Pune, Maharashtra.

Organization: WOTR Consulting Forum (WCF)

Who we are:

WOTR (Watershed Organisation Trust) emerged from the Indo-German Watershed Development Programme (IGWDP) in 1993, where we pioneered the large-scale mobilisation of communities to regenerate the landscapes they live in and harvest the rain that falls on them (also called watershed development). Today, WOTR is working across 8 states of India and has touched over 8 million lives in the last 32 years, and is a globally recognised non-profit and think tank that addresses the whole rural ecosystem as a cohesive entity, through landscape, watershed and natural resources management, ecology and biodiversity conservation, water resources management, climate resilient agriculture, livelihood diversification, women’s empowerment, nutrition, health, drinking water and sanitation. Further information at: www.wotr.org

WCF’s mission is to make available to developmental agencies (corporates, foundations, donors, NGOs, FPOs, government entities) the knowledge frameworks and support systems needed to successfully design and implement scalar developmental initiatives while confidently navigating the complexities of environmental risks, climate adaptation and sustainable development with confidence and clarity.

Core Service Verticals: WCF focuses on Technical and Advisory Services in the following sectors:

• Sustainable Landscape, Watershed and Land Use Management.
• Surface water and Groundwater Resources - Management and Governance.
• Climate Resilient Agriculture and Digitally-enabled Small-holder Precision Farming
• Natural Resources Management, Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity Conservation
• Climate Resilience, Ecosystem-based Adaptation and Carbon Sequestration
• Institutional Development, Capacity Building, Training and Skilling.
• Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs) – Establishment, Capacitation and Digitally-enabled Market Integration.
• Women’s Empowerment, Nutrition, WASH
• Applied Research, Strategy Development and Policy Enablement

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an enterprising, visionary, and impact-oriented Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to architect and lead the WOTR Consulting Forum (WCF)- a bold new initiative that brings WOTR’s over three decades of on-ground engagement and research-backed expertise into the world of strategic consulting and hands-on technical advisory support.

In this role, you will:

• Build business to achieve financial goals by acquiring and onboarding new corporate partnerships, industry partners, nurturing strong relationships, and ensuring programmes funding.
• Collaboration thus this role involves collaborating with corporates, industry, and partners to enhance satisfaction with organization’s program delivery. As well as, collaborates with program teams to identify gaps and leverage relationships and opportunities to secure necessary support.
• Build and lead a top-tier leadership team, nurturing a culture of collaboration, ownership, and excellence.
• Establish WCF as a leading provider of climate-smart, environment-and-sustainability-aligned advisory solutions respected for its technical depth, contextual relevance, and execution capability.
• Drive and ensure WCF’s financial sustainability within a defined timeframe, while upholding its social and environmental ethos.
• Create scalable offerings and systems that enable WCF to grow its footprint across geographies and sectors.
• Engage with key stakeholders- from businesses and governments to donors and policy makers- positioning WCF as a trusted partner in sustainability transitions.
• Operate with autonomy and accountability, reporting directly to the WCF Board and working in close alignment with WOTR/ W-CReS’ leadership to ensure synergies across implementation, research, and consulting.

What you should have:

• Education: Post-graduate degree required; MBA or equivalent in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field preferred.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 8 years of executive leadership experience with a strong track record in profitable business growth and operational excellence.
• Revenue & Market Expansion: Proven ability to drive business acquisition, investor relations, and business development; market experience preferred.
• Strategic Execution: Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with a results-oriented approach to driving organizational success.
• Global Business Mindset: Passion for scaling operations, expanding market reach, and positioning the business as an industry leader.
• Compliance with regulatory standards, while managing accurate and timely reporting for all fundraising/business activities.

What we offer: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with benefits including, e.g., health insurance, paid time off.

To Apply: Write to careers@wotr.org with an updated CV with the subject line “WOTR Consulting Forum (WCF)- CEO”, and fill the Google Form: https://forms.gle/zPJ2aEh9cTE1KdnN8