Lead - India Climate Leaders - NGO
3 weeks ago
Lead - India Climate Leaders
Organization: INDIA CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE
Job Title: LEAD - INDIA CLIMATE LEADERS
Reports to: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Location: MUMBAI
About ICC:
The India Climate Collaborative (ICC), registered as 'Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action' (CPCA), mobilises funding towards climate change. They identify critical sectors that need investment while enabling private and corporate philanthropy to engage effectively with climate action. To get this done, they partner with the climate ecosystem, including research organizations, implementers, government stakeholders, and businesses. ICC was founded by some of India's pre- eminent corporate and philanthropic leaders, including Nadir Godrej, Anand Mahindra, and Rohini Nilekani, and have been incubated by the Tata Trusts.
The Role:
The India Climate Leaders (ICL) initiative aims to cultivate and empower climate leaders among high net-worth individuals in India. This initiative is driven by the need to align with India's ambitious mitigation targets, development priorities, and advocate for accelerated climate funding and action. The goal is to instill a climate leadership mindset through tactical interventions, knowledge exchange, and targeted support.
As the ICL Lead, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in engaging with philanthropists and business leaders, to cultivate India's pioneering climate leaders. This involves identifying and engaging with ultra-high-net- worth philanthropists to build a robust foundation for climate action. Responsibilities include developing long-term strategic goals, identifying and building appropriate knowledge products and public goods for the climate donor ecosystem in India, creating giving opportunities, managing donor relationships, and leading the team
The ICL Lead will collaborate closely with ICC's Senior Leadership, offering support and mentorship to the ICL team. They will act as a vital internal and external liaison, connecting team members, funders, and core partners. They will be responsible for driving a set of clear outcomes, including:
1) Climate Philanthropist Engagement:
- A strong pipeline of climate philanthropists
- Securing sizeable funding commitments towards climate action
- Clear engagement strategy, goals, and targets
2) Climate Solutions Pipeline:
- List of ready-to-fund opportunities
- Clear process in place to due diligence as well as identify new opportunities
3) Expanded ecosystem:
- Partnerships established or expanded with international and domestic organisations
- Insights exchanged between climate leaders and philanthropists across other global south markets.
4) Narratives seeded:
- Knowledge products created
- Op-eds or other media opportunities secured for climate leaders to enhance reach and champion a development-positive narrative
- Speaking opportunities secured for visibility for climate leaders to advocate action
5) Program Operations:
- Funding secured to support the programme
- Well-managed budget
- Healthy team with minimum attrition
6) Secured Commitments:
- Securing funding commitments from potential climate philanthropists within the first 18 months and annually thereafter
7) Climate Solutions Funded:
- Developing formal action plans or roadmaps for each donor, aligning with their goals and insights gained during engagement touchpoints. This includes identifying potential opportunities for funding, as well as a building a strategy for sourcing climate solutions across key priority areas, as well ensuring there are relevant marketing materials.
8) Strong Pipeline of Climate Philanthropists/Leaders:
- Ensuring ICC is continuously building and expanding their climate leader network
9) Presence of Climate across Philanthropic Portfolios:
- Working in partnership with donors and their teams to encourage them to integrate a climate
and equity lens into existing development initiatives or their portfolio.
10) Established Working Groups:
- Building focused working groups where required with donors and experts for cross-sectoral problem- solving and design thinking in climate funding.
11) Seeded Narratives:
- Representing the ICC, and the climate sector at large by championing a development-positive climate narrative in India through thought leadership pieces, interviews, and speaking engagements.
12) Expanded Ecosystem:
- Engaging with key climate ecosystem actors through convenings, fostering collaboration with philanthropists, CSOs, and climate experts. This also includes working in close partnership with the Climate Leadership Initiative (CLI) to leverage learnings from other markets and apply them to India where applicable.
As a Lead at the ICC, they will be expected to work collaboratively with other Leads as well as organizational leadership to set and influence ICC's strategy, direction, and growth, and strengthen ICC's position as a nodal body for climate action in India.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of fifteen years of fundraising and/or equivalent donor advising experience.
- Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding eight-figure gifts from philanthropists, especially ultra-high-net-worth donors.
- Strong project planning skills, ability to define workstreams, and manage multiple timelines and deadlines.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with convening capabilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a persuasive and attentive approach.
- Proven ability to lead, engage, and collaborate with diverse staff and partners.
- Experience managing team members inclusively and supportively, with coaching and development skills.
- Good working knowledge of climate change; past climate experience is advantageous.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated agility and adaptability in entrepreneurial, ambiguous, or changing environments.
- A Management or Policy degree is preferable.
Personality Traits and Leadership Competencies:
- Strategic, while also process driven.
- Able to influence without power.
- Collaborative, but unafraid to take decisions.
- High emotional intelligence, and the ability to approach difficult conversations with grace.
- Encourages and has a learning mindset.
- Is deeply mission driven and passionate about climate action.
- Loves to build and embraces ambiguity.
What ICC Offers:
- Working with the leading minds on climate change across philanthropy, research institutions, government and implementing organizations, as part of India's climate movement.
- Growth and exposure in a quickly growing start-up organization, with a young team committed to professional development.
- Opportunity to institute best practices, and develop ICC traditions, and be part of building the experience of working at the organization.
- A competitive salary based on industry standards.
The India Climate Collaborative, registered as the Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action, is an equal opportunity employer.
Third Sector Partners is a pioneering cause-connected executive search firm and has been retained for this position.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(ref:iimjobs.com)-
Intern- Climate, Surat
3 weeks ago
Mumbai, India WRI India Full timeDescription Who we are and what we do? WRI is a global research organization that spans more than 50 countries, with offices in the Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, and the United States. Our more than 450 experts and staff work with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain our natural resources—the...
-
Intern- Climate, Surat
3 weeks ago
Mumbai, India World Resources Institute Full timeProgram Overview for Climate At WRI India’s Climate Program we focus on modern, research and integrated solutions that can allow a low-carbon transition in India, while ensuring that the transition is equitable and just for its people and protects natural resources. Through applied research, the use of frameworks and tools, partnerships with partners...
-
Teach For India
3 weeks ago
Mumbai, India Teach For India Full timeAbout Teach For India: At Teach For India, we've built a nationwide movement of leaders who are working relentlessly to end inequity in education. It's been twelve years since we began this journey and today we have 900+ Fellows leading classrooms impacting 32,000 children across the country, Through our Fellowship, we infuse the largest pipeline...
-
Research Planner, Climate Solutions
6 days ago
Navi Mumbai, India Morningstar Full time**Title**: Research Planner, Climate Solutions, Sustainalytics, a Morningstar company **Location**:Vashi, Navi Mumbai **Company**:Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. We offer a wide variety of products and solutions that serve market participants of all kinds, including...
-
Enabling Area
3 weeks ago
Mumbai, India Deloitte Full timeWhat impact will you make? Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivaled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential. Deloitte is where you’ll...
-
Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India All Talent Full timeJob ID : ATJ16878654311- Job Expiry Date : 2nd August 2023**We are looking for a Comedian for an NGO fundraiser In Mumbai**: - Project Type : Live Event - Job Type : on-location - Preffered Language : English, हिन्दी - Looking For : Comedian | Family - Gender : Any - Age Range : 25-60 - Payment : $160 - Job Location: - Powai, Mumbai,...
-
Unity Small Finance Bank
4 weeks ago
Mumbai, India iimjobs Full timeJob Description: Climate Finance Professional, Unity Small Finance BankLocation: MumbaiAre you passionate about combating climate change and driving sustainable finance initiatives? Unity Small Finance Bank is on a mission to expand its climate financing business, and we are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Climate Finance Professional.Key...
-
Unity Small Finance Bank
3 weeks ago
Mumbai, India iimjobs Full timeJob Description: Climate Finance Professional, Unity Small Finance BankLocation: MumbaiAre you passionate about combating climate change and driving sustainable finance initiatives? Unity Small Finance Bank is on a mission to expand its climate financing business, and we are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Climate Finance Professional.Key...
-
Mumbai, India CareEdge Full timeA. Company Overview:CARE Analytics and Advisory Pvt. Ltd. (CAAPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CARE Ratings Ltd., is a leading consultancy firm specializing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) advisory services. We work with diverse industries to enhance sustainability, manage risks, and drive positive impact. Our team is expanding, and we are...
-
Sales Leader
2 weeks ago
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India iimjobs Full timeJob Title: Sales Leader - West IndiaJob Profile:We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Sales Leader to drive our market presence in West India Region. This critical role will be responsible for building relationships with key accounts in the Commercial Enterprise domains.The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our strategic alliance...
-
Business Leader
3 weeks ago
mumbai, India Michael Page Full timeLead the entire India business comprising 2 independent segments Play a key role in an organisation posed for dramatic growth About Our Client Our client is a conglomerate with both manufacturing and outsourcing businesses. With a fast and dramatic growth story, our client continues to defy odds in a challenging market. Job Description ...
-
Manager - Good & Service Tax - NGO (2-15 yrs)
3 weeks ago
Delhi NCR/Mumbai/Hyderabad/Ahmedabad, India iimjobs Full timeTax ManagerRole - Manager/ Sr. Manager-TaxationIndustry - Non-profit Organization ManagementExperienced - 2 years+Location - Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and AhmedabadQualification Required - Chartered Accountant.About Company:The organisation is committed to improving the lives of marginalized communities, by leveraging the power of youth and strengthening...
-
Mumbai/Delhi/Delhi NCR, India iimjobs Full timeA. Company Overview:CARE Analytics and Advisory Pvt. Ltd. (CAAPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CARE Ratings Ltd., is a leading consultancy firm specializing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) advisory services. We work with diverse industries to enhance sustainability, manage risks, and drive positive impact. Our team is expanding, and we are...
-
Mumbai, India responsAbility Full timeresponsAbility Investments AG is a leading impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across three investment themes to directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Financial Inclusion, to finance the growth of Micro & SMEs; Climate Finance, to contribute to a net zero pathway; and Sustainable Food,...
-
Mumbai/Delhi/Delhi NCR, India iimjobs Full timeACompany Overview:CARE Analytics and Advisory Pvt. Ltd. (CAAPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CARE Ratings Ltd., is a leading consultancy firm specializing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) advisory services.We work with diverse industries to enhance sustainability, manage risks, and drive positive impact. Our team is expanding, and we are...
-
Marketing Business Partner Manager, India
1 week ago
Mumbai, India Copeland Full timeResponsibilities- Be the business liaison between Enterprise Marketing and Copeland India business and advocate for the business’ priorities. Operate in a matrixed organization by working with marketing leaders and peers. Align with business leadership, market management, product marketing, product management, and sales across commercial,...
-
Global India School Foundation
3 weeks ago
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India iimjobs Full timeABOUT US:Founded in 2002, Global Schools Group is a Singapore-headquartered, community-oriented education institution whose mission is to cultivate and nurture young minds into global leaders of the future and is significantly contributing to achieving significant learning outcomes for every child. In the last two decades, the Foundation has grown to 62...
-
Corporate Social Responsibility
4 days ago
Mumbai, India HYNGO India Pvt. Ltd. Full timeA detailed job description has been mentioned below: - Identification of potential NGO partners meeting the clients’ giving criteria - Evaluation of NGO proposals and presenting to the clients - Monitoring of supported NGO programs - Reviewing Reports submitted by NGO partners including financial and program reports - Coordination and rigorous follow ups...
-
mumbai, India responsAbility Full timeresponsAbility Investments AG is a leading impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across three investment themes to directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Financial Inclusion, to finance the growth of Micro & SMEs; Climate Finance, to contribute to a net zero pathway; and Sustainable Food,...
-
Global India School Foundation
2 weeks ago
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India iimjobs Full timeABOUT US:Founded in 2002, Global Schools Group is a Singapore-headquartered, community-oriented education institution whose mission is to cultivate and nurture young minds into global leaders of the future and is significantly contributing to achieving significant learning outcomes for every child. In the last two decades, the Foundation has grown to 62...
