The India Climate Collaborative (ICC)
**Job Title:** Senior Manager – Food Systems
**Company:** The India Climate Collaborative (ICC)
**About the Company:** The India Climate Collaborative (ICC), founded in 2020 by leading Indian corporate and philanthropic leaders, coordinates and supports Indian philanthropists in scaling climate impact initiatives. The ICC unlocks philanthropic capital, identifies key climate priorities, and builds infrastructure to support its mission. The ICC is a small, close-knit team driven by a shared passion for achieving ambitious goals, valuing self-starters with strong attention to detail and a team-first approach.
**Job Location:** Delhi/Remote (Consultant position)
**Experience Required:** 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
**Job Description:**
The Senior Manager for Food Systems will be responsible for all aspects of grant and program management, focusing on agroecological approaches, sustainable food systems, and enhancing resilience in agricultural landscapes. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in rural development, agriculture, forest ecosystems, climate adaptation, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), and resilience building. This role reports to ICC’s Sector Catalyst Strategy Lead.
**Responsibilities:**
* **Grants/Programme Management:** Lead the day-to-day execution and management of Agroecological Transformations and Food Systems Programmes and Funds; implement a people-first approach focusing on vulnerable ecosystems; provide leadership to ICC-supported initiatives; oversee grant management and liaise with partner organizations; coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
* **Donor and Consortium Management:** Develop and support donor engagement strategies; manage relationships with donors and consortia; provide sector knowledge for communications and collateral materials.
* **Fundraising:** Lead fundraising efforts for the Agroecological Transformations (CAT) programme; identify and secure new funding opportunities; develop proposals and pitches; maintain and expand a network of potential donors.
* **Insights and Knowledge Generation:** Stay updated on food systems, agriculture, climate resilience, NBS, land use, and biodiversity; develop sectoral knowledge products and ecosystem roadmaps.
* **Develop ICC’s Offering on Food Systems:** Enhance ICC’s portfolio and strategic approach to food systems; collaborate on innovative food systems projects; promote ICC’s work through various channels.
**Requirements:**
* Master’s degree in agriculture sciences, sustainable agriculture management, forest studies, rural development, environmental and sustainability management, or a related field.
* 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
* Strong understanding of Indian food systems, agricultural landscapes, climate issues, and the non-profit sector.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating high-quality reports and presentations.
* Strong interpersonal skills and experience managing diverse external stakeholders.
* Ability to process and compile information into presentable formats.
* Attention to detail and excellent review skills.
* Strategic and creative thinking abilities, with strong project management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
* Solutions-oriented, resourceful, and adaptive thinking.
**What We Offer:**
* Working with leading minds on climate change.
* Growth opportunities in a fast-growing organization.
* Opportunity to establish best practices and build organizational experience.
* Competitive salary.
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