Position: Field Operations Manager
Location: Ludhiana, Punjab
Organization:Centers for International Projects Trust (CIPT) is an organization based in New Delhi, established in collaboration with the Earth Institute at Columbia University. CIPT focuses on addressing water, energy, and food security challenges, primarily in India. The CIPT emphasizes sustainable development, resource management, and rural development by engaging in research, capacity building, and policy advocacy. CIPT’s key areas of work include improving water management practices, promoting energy-efficient solutions, and enhancing agricultural productivity, particularly in water-stressed regions. CIPT brings advanced research methodologies and innovative solutions to tackle these complex challenges. The organization works closely with government agencies, academic institutions, and local farming communities to implement projects that promote sustainable resource management
Application Deadline: [May 17, 2025]
About the Program:
CIPT is implementing a HUF supported program, Building a Water-Efficient Agriculture Model across Punjab. The program aims to address the problem of over-exploitation, inefficient use of groundwater resources, and stagnating farm incomes in Punjab agriculture. The project focus on expanding outreach, knowledge building and promoting large-scale water use efficiency interventions across 12 districts covering around 4.5 lakh farmers.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Field Operations Manager to lead the on-ground implementation of a major water-efficiency agriculture program in Punjab. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing field operations across 6 districts, ensuring timely, efficient, and effective delivery of program components in line with the seasonal work plan.
The Manager will oversee a Punjab’s regional team including Project Coordinators, Field Supervisors, and Field Cadres, and will be accountable for detailed planning, execution, supervision, and achievement of program milestones and KPIs. The ideal candidate will bring strong team leadership, agricultural program experience, and a commitment to sustainable agriculture development.
The position is based in Ludhiana and requires extensive field travel across the program districts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning, coordination, and execution of field-level activities as per seasonal and monthly plans
- Supervise and support a team of Project Coordinators, Field Supervisors, and Field Cadres across all districts
- Ensure timely implementation of farmer trainings, demonstrations, data collection, and adoption tracking
- Monitor field progress, ensure quality of implementation, and submit monthly progress updates
- Build partnerships with government agencies, cooperatives, academic institutions, and farmer groups
- Guide capacity building efforts for field teams and ensure high staff performance
- Drive farmer outreach and saturation targets in the assigned areas.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Master’s in Agriculture, Water Management, Agriculture Economics, Rural Development, or related fields
- 8–10 years of experience managing large-scale agricultural or water-based programs
- Proven ability to lead diverse field teams, manage operations, and deliver on timelines
- Strong skills in planning, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination
- Familiarity with Punjab’s agricultural context is essential
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Punjabi
Duration & Location: Initial contract of 1 year, renewable based on performance and requires extensive field travel across the program districts.
Applicants should apply through emailwith curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Additionally, pleaseme you current salary salary expectation and notice period. All applications should be sent to CIPT at program@cipt.in  with subject line – “Application for– Field Operations Manager” by May 17, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Â
Job Email ID: program(at)cipt.in
