NRM Expert in Khamgaon

NRM Expert: Driving Sustainable Resource Management in Maharashtra 💧🌳

Parmarth Samaj Sevi Sansthan invites applications for the crucial position of Natural Resource Management (NRM) Expert to be based in Khamgaon, Buldhana District, Maharashtra. This role is a significant opportunity for experienced professionals to lead impactful projects focused on environmental sustainability, water security, and rural livelihoods.

🎯 Role Overview and Impact

The NRM Expert will be the technical leader responsible for the planning, designing, and implementing all Natural Resource Management activities within the project area. The primary focus is on soil and water conservation (SWC), watershed development, and promoting the sustainable utilization of resources.

This is a high-impact role that requires not only technical expertise but also strong leadership and community engagement skills to ensure the interventions are robust, socially equitable, and built for long-term community ownership.

🛠️ Key Technical Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take charge of the entire lifecycle of NRM structures:

• Design & Execution: Lead the technical design and execution of various SWC structures, including check dams, farm ponds, recharge wells, contour bunds, and percolation tanks.

• Feasibility Studies: Conduct necessary site surveys, hydrological assessments, and feasibility studies to select optimal locations and designs.

• Documentation: Prepare detailed technical drawings, cost estimates, and work plans.

• Quality Assurance: Monitor construction to ensure strict adherence to technical specifications, quality standards, and environmental/social safeguards.

• Digital Tools: Utilize GIS mapping and other digital tools to track progress, assess outcomes, and manage project sites.1

🤝 Capacity Building and Coordination

A major component of this role is ensuring the sustainability of NRM work through community empowerment and institutional convergence:

• Community Engagement: Facilitate active participation from local communities, fostering community ownership through the establishment and strengthening of Pani Panchayats and other local institutions.

• Capacity Building: Train and mentor Assistant NRM Experts, Cluster Coordinators, Community Resource Persons (CRPs), and community members on effective water and soil conservation practices.2

• Government Liaison: Coordinate extensively with government departments (e.g., Agriculture, Soil Conservation, Jal Nigam) to secure technical validation, ensure convergence, and leverage governmental resources for project scale-up.

• Integration: Collaborate with project teams to seamlessly integrate NRM activities with complementary components like livelihoods improvement and climate-resilient agriculture.

🎓 Qualifications and Experience

This position demands a strong academic background combined with significant field experience:

RequirementDetailsEducationMaster’s degree in Civil Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Science, or Natural Resource Management.ExperienceMinimum 5–7 years of experience in NRM projects, watershed management, or soil and water conservation, preferably in the NGO/development sector.Key SkillsStrong technical knowledge of SWC, proficiency in GIS mapping and hydrological analysis, multi-stakeholder coordination, and leadership.PreferenceExperience working with NGOs/CSR projects and an understanding of rural livelihoods and climate-resilient agriculture are highly valued.

Location: Khamgaon, Buldhana District, Maharashtra (444303)

Apply by: January 02, 2026

To apply, submit your resume via the following link: https://forms.gle/gBxMzaa39xFtzrD3A

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