Website 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
To apply for this job please visit www.vasudha-foundation.org.