Field Sourcing and Scoping Executive

Company Description Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) is a non-profit organization based in Bangalore, registered in 2003 under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act. Guided by a board of distinguished professionals, CSD is dedicated to advancing sustainable development across sectors. The organization focuses on identifying critical environmental and social issues and addressing them through inclusive, stakeholder-driven programs. CSD collaborates closely with government agencies, scientific institutions, and civil society organizations to design and implement sustainable practices. Its work emphasizes conserving natural ecosystems through sound environmental planning and management.

Role Description The Field Sourcing and Scoping Executive is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru. The role involves identifying and assessing potential field sites for sustainable development projects, including conducting preliminary surveys, stakeholder consultations, and data collection. The executive will support procurement and sourcing activities related to project implementation, such as identifying local vendors, service providers, and community partners. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating with project teams, documenting field findings, preparing scoping reports, and supporting contract discussions with external partners. The role also requires regular engagement with local communities, government officials, and institutional stakeholders to ensure that projects are aligned with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Conduct field visits to farms and storage facilities
• Collect and validate data on crop production and post‑harvest practices
• Assess storage practices and perform quality and compliance checks
• Engage and negotiate with FPOs/FPCs and other local partners
• Prepare structured reports and share insights with internal teams

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of sourcing/procurement experience in spices, agri commodities, food ingredients, or agricultural raw materials
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability and willingness to work extensively on the field and travel as required
• Good analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to assess field conditions, interpret data, and support evidence-based project decisions.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to interact with communities, stakeholders, and internal teams, and to prepare clear reports and documentation.
• Candidates should possess Procurement and Contract Negotiation skills to support sourcing of goods and services and to assist in developing fair, transparent agreements with partners.
• Candidates should possess Recruiting skills to help identify and engage local field staff, volunteers, and community facilitators as needed for project activities.
• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, development studies, management, or a related field.
• Experience in fieldwork, community engagement, or project coordination in the sustainability or development sector is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in diverse field conditions, proficiency in basic office and data tools, and familiarity with local languages in Karnataka are advantageous.
• Salary negotiable