Job Opportunity for Policy Officer / Sr. Policy Officer (Climate Change) at Vasudha Foundation

The broad roles and responsibilities would include and not limit to:

Research and Writing

• Researching the latest information related to the physical, social, economic and other impacts of climate change for a wide range of sectors and geographies
• Translate technical information related to climate change science, policy, regulation and legislation, into easy-to-understand, business-relevant information.
• Maintain databanks of data retrieved from websites/ government portals/ published reports, key stakeholders etc
• Create impactful communications materials including briefing papers, policy briefs, blogs, presentations, and articles.
• Design, develop and administer surveys, and analyse results.
• Contributing to a growing pipeline of climate-related learning and engagement projects.

Proposals and Fund raising

• Provide support in the development of new proposals, bid documents and concept notes
• Provide assistance in engaging funders through presentations and proof of concept

Networking

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key project stakeholders including Government Departments/ Ministries/Agencies, local administration, CSOs, NGOs and academia as per project requirements
• Regular interaction with key stakeholders (including community) directly or indirectly for data collection

Meetings & Conferences

• Coordinating with team and stakeholders to organize meetings and conferences
• Participate, create meeting briefs, press releases etc.
• Provide support in stakeholder engagement through field visits, community engagement, and focus group discussions

Requirements

• A motivated, creative, independent individual with a passion for climate change and sustainability related issues with Master’s degree in relevant subjects.
• 2+ years of work experience in climate change/sustainability space working with government (preferred) and/or private sector
• Excellent research skills with a good understanding of reliable sources of information on climate change including: climate science, policy and regulation, reporting and disclosure, and legal frameworks.
• A strong technical understanding of climate change adaptation and mitigation, energy transition, climate policy, sustainable development, and related aspects
• Experience pertaining to climate – energy/WASH/agriculture nexus will be an added advantage
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analysis skills.
• Experience handling large data sets and good command over MS Office, experience with analytical and statistical tools will be a plus
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to a range of audience.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and an ability to work collaboratively
• Professionalism, ability to work as part of a team and independently, and ability to liaison with stakeholders, government and private partners among others
• Open to travel and if required open to relocation to Lucknow / Bengaluru / Ahmedabad