▷ [19/10/2025] Programme Manager, Chemicals (india)

Programme Manager Chemicals India Reports to Director India Preferred timezone IST Preferably based in New Delhi Deadline Thursday October 30th 2025 About Climate Catalyst Climate Catalyst is a U S based non-profit dedicated to galvanising the collective power of business investors and civil society to influence and accelerate policy change in Asia and Europe We work to strengthen collaboration and mobilise new actors on pivotal climate challenges to build power and compel political leaders to act at the speed and scale needed to tackle the climate crisis We do this by Working behind the scenes with stakeholders in Europe and Asia to identify critical climate issues where action to date has been limited and collaboration potential is high Bringing together renowned experts and new entrants to share ideas and design and deliver creative campaigns that secure decisive changes in national and regional policy to deliver sectoral tipping points and secure significant emissions reductions Advising on strategy bringing creative communications advocacy and movement building expertise to build power across the climate community to catalyse action To date we ve used this model successfully to build a strong and empowered communications network to challenge dominant narratives holding back progress in tackling the climate impact of industry to mobilise the business community in support of the EU Nature Restoration Law the first legislation for ecosystem restoration across Europe and to spark action in India that led to commitment from the Ministry of Steel to develop green steel policy About the Role The Programme Manager India will form part of our India programme team working closely with our functional leads to deliver impactful strategies that target emissions reductions from heavy emitting industries in India This role will focus primarily on decarbonisation of the Indian chemicals industry with a focus on green ammonia and fertilisers and take the lead on delivering activities and outputs related to this work Candidates must bring prior experience and a solid technical understanding of the fertiliser or broader chemicals sector including knowledge of green ammonia As the initial six months will focus on strategy development and convening experience in strategy consulting communications event management or campaign design is preferred with the ability to translate insights into practical strategies This role is set as a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension and will report to the Director India What you will do Work closely with Climate Catalyst teams and partners to craft policy solutions and recommendations that advance India s transition to green ammonia and low-carbon fertilisers and position these insights to guide policymakers and influencers Engage and convene civil society organisations working on these issues including think tanks academic institutes etc to determine collective strategies for decarbonisation Build knowledge in the field of decarbonising fertilisers and chemicals with a specific focus on green ammonia and relevant policy mechanisms such as SECI tenders and industrial subsidies especially on hydrogen and chemicals more broadly In collaboration with partners strategically engage C-suite executives and senior business leaders from the ammonia and fertiliser industry including fertiliser companies green ammonia producers and trade associations in support of programme objectives drawing on your network and the networks of other colleagues and partners as relevant Engage and manage subject-matter experts consultants and researchers as necessary to support our strategies Represent Climate Catalyst at relevant events and forums organised by partners and business associations Requirements What you would bring At least five years of demonstrated experience in engaging businesses or civil society towards policy advocacy relating to climate change or industrial decarbonisation Direct professional experience and technical understanding of the fertiliser ammonia or broader chemicals sector in India Experience engaging with Indian policy-making processes Experience in strategy consulting communications event management or campaign design with the ability to translate insights into practical strategies Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on organisation-wide strategies Strong initiative and an ability to work both autonomously as well as within a team Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to distill complex issues for a lay audience Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with civil society organisations industry associations and progressive businesses Awareness of the potentially diverse opinions and voices of Climate Catalyst s partners and ensure they are taken into account in our policy positions and recommendations Ability to adapt and respond positively in circumstances where priorities need to shift quickly and be open to working on different issues over time Humble with low ego and ready to roll up your sleeves Committed to our values of courage collaboration diversity and learning Additional Information This role is remote but the candidate is required to be based in India preferably in New Delhi with a stipend available for use of co-working spaces Our working language is English Fluency in Hindi or another Indian language is highly valued This position requires travel We anticipate at least 6 domestic work trips during the contract period as well as regular engagement with stakeholders Benefits Compensation Benefits Pay is competitive in all hiring regions The salary for this role in INR is 48 52 260 Benefits include health insurance stipends for wellness and phone Wi-Fi professional development co-working space coverage generous pension contribution and more For more information about working with us at Climate Catalyst visit our website Diversity at Climate Catalyst Climate Catalyst aims to design inclusive strategies to meet our objectives We recognise that the only way to deliver on this is to build a diverse team composed of individuals with varying backgrounds experiences and perspectives We encourage applicants from historically marginalised and currently underrepresented groups in the climate movement to apply Equal Employment Opportunities Climate Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment opportunity laws prohibiting discrimination We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age national origin citizenship status disability genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law How to Apply To apply please upload a cover letter of no more than one page outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience in chemicals - in particular green ammonia fertiliser decarbonisation or industrial decarbonisation - along with your CV to this application page