This is a new position and an exceptional opportunity for an experienced climate champion to develop and implement a country programme for the ITA, integrating country engagement, policy advocacy, and partner outreach, while continuously assessing and refining the strategy to optimise the initiatives impact on a national scale.
The India Programme Lead s responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement a tailored country programme strategy, integrating stakeholder management, policy advocacy, country prioritization, and partner outreach.
- Analyse national dynamics, identify strategic entry points, and align engagement efforts with the unique socio-economic and environmental context of the country. Continuously assess and refine the strategy to optimize the impact of the ITA on a national scale.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships between governments, industry partners, and local stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for the ITAs India Project Support Programme.
- Act as a key liaison between global and key national stakeholders, facilitating bilateral engagement and planning in-country workshops. Understand and address the unique needs and concerns of diverse global stakeholders.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of project activity.
Position Requirements:
- Mid-career professional with extensive experience in a high-caliber environment (corporate C-Suite, government, or top-tier strategy consulting firm).
- Prior experience and solid working knowledge of the climate space, in particular of industry, transport & energy decarbonization.
- Demonstrated experience, familiarity, and ability to operate effectively in the Indian culture & working environment.
- Proven stakeholder engagement experience: bringing together diverse stakeholders from private sector, policy, and finance to work on low-carbon energy solutions.
- Proactive and a self-starter, appetite for working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent project management and coordination skills ability to support a complex programme delivered by a lean team, maintaining direction while adapting to changing circumstances.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data and shape strategies based on insights.
- Clear, high-quality communication: verbal, written, presentation. Ability to develop compelling narratives based on quantitative and qualitative data, and write concise, well-structured documents conveying clear but subtle messages.
- Collaborative team player, with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Ability to develop and nurture trusting relationships and partnerships with a range of stakeholders (inc. senior executives) from different organisational and geographical horizons.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills, excellent digital skills.
- Thrives in dynamic, entrepreneurial, intellectual environments & has flexibility in approach.
- Bachelor s or equivalent degree.
Additional Desirable Requirements:
- Established local network relevant to the ITA sectors of focus
- Commercial deal experience
- Experience working in/with membership organisations, and the corporate, NGO and policy worlds.
- Proficiency in Hindi
- Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrate cultural awareness and adaptability in communication strategies and messaging, respecting the diversity of the country.
Working Arrangements:
The India programme will run for a minimum of two years. This is a 2 year contract.
