Chief of unit- Resource Mobilisation P4

Do you see yourself spearheading the pivotal decade of clean energy transition, through mobilising investments and financing? Do you envision unlocking resources that lock in emissions for decades to come??? … then read on …

Your New Organisation

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an international organisation, co-founded by France and India. The ISA is a 120-member-state organisation, headquartered in Gurgaon, National Capital Region of India. At ISA, we strive to transition and transform the energy sector from fossil based to a zero-carbon solar energy source. We are establishing a dedicated platform of cooperation among solar rich countries where the global community, including bilateral and multilateral organizations, corporates, industry, and other stakeholders, can make a positive contribution to the solar energy transition. We are helping our Member States meet their energy needs in a safe, convenient, affordable, equitable and sustainable manner.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director-General (Programs) or a designated officer, this role will lead a team of professionals - International and National Officers. The Chief will provide expert advice, develop policies, and lead resource mobilization and fund-raising efforts. S/he will lead the financing, and capital/investment flows that will meet ISA’s mandates in implementing solar projects/initiatives.

Your Broader Scope of Work (but not limited to)

• Increase Investments and Capital flows toward Solar

• Raise Funds to develop people’s skills training, research, and innovation (solar power)

• Improve global access to Solar Components and Raw Materials (Solar Energy Transition).

• Raise investments for Solar and manage investments

• Relationship and Partnership Management

• Supervise and manage the staff of the service.

Education

Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Management including Energy Management, Public Administration, or a related discipline required.

What you will need to succeed

A minimum of 15 years of experience in fundraising, investment management, or partnership development is required. This must include at least 4 years of work experience at a P3 level (or equivalent) managing multilateral fundraising activities within a major international organization, multilateral development financial organizations, private sector groups in the solar or renewable energy sectors, or an international and/or national NGO.

Preference will be given to candidates who have between three to five years of relevant international experience in fund-raising from international public and private sources.

Experience in trust fund management is also preferred.

Languages

The role requires strong writing and verbal communication skills. As English is the official and working language of the organization, a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of additional languages, such as French, Spanish, or Arabic, would be considered an advantage.

Your Place of Work (if successful with the recruitment process)

The Chief of Resource Mobilisation will be based out of the Secretariat of the ISA, Gurgaon, Haryana State, India, on a full-time basis (2-year term, with a possibility of extension, as per ISA Rules & Regulations).