Supports project management within a government-embedded agriculture PMU, coordinating stakeholders, implementing activities, and managing program monitoring and learning. Responsibilities include developing surveys and focus group instruments, conducting research, preparing briefs and presentations, maintaining documentation, supporting budgeting and hiring, organizing events, and disseminating findings through reports, blogs, and policy briefs. The role requires strong economics and field research knowledge, excellent communication and organizational skills, creative problem-solving, and willingness to travel across Maharashtra.

The Program Manager will translate weather forecasting science into actionable information for internal teams, policymakers, practitioners, and government partners. Responsibilities include understanding forecast models, uncertainty, skill metrics, and data constraints; preparing reports, presentations, and policy briefs; coordinating technical partners and stakeholders; and ensuring program decisions accurately reflect scientific capabilities and limitations. The role also involves managing multiple workstreams in support of climate adaptation, digital agriculture, and farmer-focused development programs.