India Climate Collaborative (ICC)
## Program Associate – Adaptation
**About India Climate Collaborative (ICC)**
The India Climate Collaborative (ICC) is a non-profit organization established in 2020 to coordinate and support Indian philanthropists in scaling their corporate and family philanthropy for climate impact. We aim to unlock philanthropic capital, identify key climate priorities, and create connective infrastructure to drive climate action. We were founded by leading Indian corporate and philanthropic leaders, including Rohini Nilekani, Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, Nadir Godrej, and others.
Our team is small but highly driven, united by a shared passion for achieving ambitious climate goals. We value self-starters with a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
**Job Location**
Delhi, India
**Experience Required**
* Master’s degree in environmental and sustainability management, climate change, public policy, urban planning, or a related field.
* 5+ years of relevant work experience in program management, strategy management, climate consulting, and/or policy research.
**About the Role**
The Program Associate – Adaptation will play a crucial role in supporting the development of an Adaptation Consortium and hosting an Adaptation Convening of diverse stakeholders in the climate ecosystem. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the discourse and action on climate adaptation in India.
**Responsibilities:**
**Adaptation Collaborative Development:**
* Identify and engage potential consortium members, including government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector actors.
* Facilitate discussions and workshops to define the consortium’s mission, goals, and activities.
* Support the launch and ongoing operations of the consortium.
* Develop and manage communication materials for any convening/dialogues held, including presentations, website content, and social media posts.
* Assist in any related event design and ideation.
* Facilitate discussions and workshops as planned, along with necessary logistics.
* Capture key takeaways and outcomes from the convening and follow up on key outcomes and responsibilities.
**Research and Knowledge Management:**
* Stay up-to-date on the latest developments and best practices in climate adaptation globally and within the Indian context.
* Conduct research and prepare briefing materials on relevant topics related to adaptation.
* Contribute to the development of knowledge products, such as reports and toolkits, to support the consortium’s work.
* Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders on adaptation.
**Requirements:**
* A strong understanding of climate change adaptation issues, challenges in India, and the non-profit sector.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality deliverables, including detailed reports, strategic presentations, and spreadsheets.
* Strong interpersonal skills and experience managing external stakeholders.
* Ability to process information from multiple sources and compile and articulate it in a clear and concise manner.
* A keen eye for detail and thorough review skills.
* Ability to think strategically and creatively, meet tight deadlines, and work independently.
* Excellent multitasking and project management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines. Highly organized and efficient in managing large volumes of work.
* Solutions-oriented and self-starting. Resourceful and adaptive in thinking.
**What We Offer:**
* The opportunity to work with leading climate change experts across philanthropy, research institutions, government, and implementing organizations, as part of India’s climate movement.
* Growth and exposure in a rapidly growing start-up organization, with a young team committed to professional development.
* The chance to institute best practices, develop ICC traditions, and contribute to building the organizational experience.
* A competitive salary based on industry standards.
**Terms of Employment:**
* **Location:** Delhi, India
* **Employment Type:** Consultant
**Timeline:**
Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the limited capacity of our team, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The India Climate Collaborative, registered as the Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action, is an equal opportunity employer.
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