Manager - Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Systems

Iora Ecological Solutions is seeking a full-time Manager - Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Systems in New Delhi, India. The role involves assessing soil health, designing climate-resilient farming systems, and training local communities in regenerative practices. Candidates should have a background in soil science or related fields and be passionate about empowering communities and healing landscapes. The position requires travel to various project sites across India.
Join Our Mission! Soil and Agriculture Specialist

Location:
India (with travel to project sites across India’s vibrant landscapes)

Employment Type:
Full-time

At IORA Ecological Solutions , we are reimagining the way we manage land and natural resources—putting people, soil, and ecosystems at the center of our mission. From the rugged tiger corridors of Central India to the lush valleys of the Northeast, we work to restore degraded landscapes, boost agricultural resilience, and create vibrant green economies that uplift rural communities.

As we expand our initiatives in regenerative agriculture and community-based restoration, we are seeking a Soil and Agriculture Specialist to join our passionate, impact-driven team.

What You’ll Do

As a Soil and Agriculture Specialist at IORA, you will:

Assess and improve soil health through field-based surveys, laboratory analysis, and collaborative diagnostics.

Design and implement climate-resilient farming systems —agroforestry models, cover cropping, organic amendments, and more.

Lead training programs and demonstration plots with local communities to build knowledge and accelerate adoption of regenerative practices.

Work hand-in-hand with forest-dependent communities and smallholder farmers, fostering co-creation of solutions that respect local wisdom and ecological realities.

Partner with cross-disciplinary teams—ecologists, hydrologists, social scientists—to ensure holistic project outcomes.

Develop knowledge products and insights to influence policy, scaling regenerative agriculture as a pillar of India’s climate and development agenda.

Who You Are

A soil health advocate and agricultural innovator—driven to heal landscapes and empower communities .

Equipped with a background in soil science, agronomy, environmental science, or agroecology (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred).

Grounded in practical, hands-on fieldwork —whether you’re taking soil samples, talking with farmers, or mapping land-use practices.

A clear communicator and trusted collaborator who can build relationships across sectors and cultures.

Motivated to learn, adapt, and inspire —you see change as an opportunity to grow.

Aligned with IORA’s vision of nature-based solutions that drive social equity and ecological health .

Why Choose IORA?

Work on landscape-scale transformation projects that regenerate nature and livelihoods.

Join a mission-driven team recognized for its pioneering work in nature-based solutions and carbon finance.