Senior Associate - Karnataka
Varaha →Senior Associate - Karnataka at Varaha is a full time role based in Remote · Karnataka-17, India-101 (remote). The listing asks for 0–1 yrs of experience. Listed skills: Kannada Proficiency, Hoticulture, Communication, Plantation Operations, Agroforestry Management and Agriculture Knowledge. It was published on 28 July 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Senior Associate - Karnataka |
|---|---|
| Company | Varaha |
| Location | Remote · Karnataka-17, India-101 (remote) |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Experience asked | 0–1 yrs |
| Skills listed | Kannada Proficiency, Hoticulture, Communication, Plantation Operations, Agroforestry Management and Agriculture Knowledge |
| Published | 28 July 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
About Varaha
Varaha is a climate-first company that develops and scales high-quality, verifiable carbon projects across India and other smallholder farming economies. To date, Varaha has reached over 100,000 smallholders across more than 1.1 million acres, improving livelihoods while advancing nature-based climate solutions.
Our work spans regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, biochar, and enhanced rock weathering, supported by in-house MRV systems that combine digital field data, geospatial analytics, remote sensing validation, and calibrated scientific models to quantify carbon removal. Founded in 2022, the company is on track to deliver over one million high-quality carbon credits in 2026. Varaha’s projects have secured offtake agreements with global buyers including Microsoft, Google, Kellanova, Louis Dreyfus Company, Mirova, Lufthansa, and Swiss Re. Varaha was named to the 2024 TIME100 Climate List and the 2024 Forbes Asia 100 to Watch.
Position - Senior Associate - Karnataka
Location - Karnataka (Any location)
Role Overview
The Senior Associate – Karnataka will lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of large-scale plantation and horticulture initiatives aligned with regenerative agriculture and ARR carbon projects. The role requires strong on-ground execution capability, stakeholder coordination, plantation management expertise, and experience working with farmers, field teams, and implementation partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end execution of horticulture and plantation projects including site preparation, plantation planning, species selection, and monitoring.
- Manage on-ground plantation activities across agroforestry, orchards, regenerative agriculture, and afforestation programs.
- Coordinate with farmers, FPOs, NGOs, nurseries, and local stakeholders for smooth project implementation and long-term plantation success.
- Monitor plantation health, survival rates, irrigation systems, soil conditions, and biomass growth to ensure project performance.
- Support ARR and AFOLU carbon projects through field data collection, plantation mapping, and implementation tracking.
- Maintain operational records, field reports, and plantation documentation for audit and monitoring purposes.
- Collaborate with carbon, GIS, and field teams to ensure timely execution and alignment with sustainability and carbon project objectives.
Qualifications
- MBA Or PGDM degree in Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Minimum 3–6 years of experience in horticulture, plantation management, agroforestry, or regenerative agriculture projects.
- Strong understanding of plantation operations, nursery management, irrigation practices, and crop/tree maintenance.
- Experience managing field teams and coordinating with farmers, rural communities, or implementation partners.
- Familiarity with agroforestry, afforestation, or landscape restoration projects is preferred.
- Basic understanding of ARR/AFOLU carbon projects and sustainability initiatives is an added advantage.
- Strong communication, reporting, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
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Senior Associate - Karnataka at Varaha — questions answered
What does the Senior Associate - Karnataka role at Varaha pay?
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Is the Senior Associate - Karnataka role at Varaha remote?
Yes — Varaha advertises this Senior Associate - Karnataka role as remote, tied to Remote · Karnataka-17, India-101, and it is listed as full time work. Remote terms come from the employer's own posting, so confirm the expected working hours, timezone and any on-site days with Varaha before you apply.
What skills does the Senior Associate - Karnataka role at Varaha require?
The Senior Associate - Karnataka at Varaha listing names Kannada Proficiency, Hoticulture, Communication, Plantation Operations, Agroforestry Management and Agriculture Knowledge. Those are the skills the employer put on the posting itself, so they are the ones worth matching in your profile and covering first in an interview.
How much experience do you need for the Senior Associate - Karnataka role at Varaha?
Varaha asks for 0–1 yrs of experience on this Senior Associate - Karnataka posting, alongside Kannada Proficiency, Hoticulture and Communication. Employers commonly consider candidates slightly under a stated band when the listed skills line up.
Is the Senior Associate - Karnataka role at Varaha still open?
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