About the job
A little bit about who we are: At WOTR, we are committed to tackling the key causes of rural poverty by rejuvenating ecosystems and building the community’s resilience to climate change by enhancing water availability, increasing land and agricultural productivity, diversifying livelihoods, empowering women, and strengthening the health and well-being of vulnerable rural communities.
WOTR brings together practitioners, academics, researchers, trainers, and policy makers to work collaboratively in building the resilience of rural communities. Our partners, including donors and government agencies stand resolutely behind us to affect this.
Over the course of 32 years, we have already made a significant impact, having worked in 10 states and 7,255 villages, and positively impacting the lives of about 8 million people. We remain dedicated to continuing this important work and expanding our efforts to make an even greater difference in the lives of those we serve.
WOTR Consulting Forum (WCF) 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.
A brief snapshot of the role:
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.
As a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) you will be responsible for:
- Articulate and drive the strategic vision for WCF in alignment with WOTR’s legacy and values while responding to market needs and opportunities.
- 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.
- Lead innovation and productization of services that combine grounded experience with data-insights, digital tools, and forward thinking.
- 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.
Apply if you have:
- Education: Post-graduate degree required; MBA or equivalent in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field preferred.
- Leadership Experience: Minimum 10 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.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication, negotiation and salesman skills to engage corporate leaders, investors, and key decision-makers.
- 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.
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