Head of Programs

2 days ago

New Delhi with travel across India and SoutheastAsia Arthan Full time


Head of Programs

Location: New Delhi (with travel across India and SoutheastAsia)
Reporting To: Executive Director / CEO

About the Role

We are seeking a senior leader to head our capacity-building and ecosystem-strengthening programs for climate NGOs in India. This role will be responsible for designing, scaling, and delivering multi-stakeholder initiatives that build institutional, leadership, and programmatic capacities of climate-focused organizations.

The Head of Programs will work closely with donors, NGO leadership, technical experts, and government partners to ensure our programs drive measurable impact and strengthen the climate action ecosystem in India.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

Lead the design and implementation of capacity-building programs for climate NGOs, networks, and grassroots organizations

Develop program frameworks, toolkits, and learning curricula to strengthen organizational and leadership capacities

Ensure alignment of programs with donor priorities, climate action goals, and sectoral needs

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the primary interface with donors, government partners, and key stakeholders

Represent the organization at high-level forums, networks, and climate convenings

Build partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and global climate capacity platforms

Team & Delivery Management

Build and lead a high-performing program team

Oversee program planning, budgets, timelines, and reporting

Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems are in place

Thought Leadership

Contribute to strategy on positioning Climate Asia/Arthan as a leader in climate capacity strengthening

Author thought pieces, programmatic reports, and donor-facing communication materials

Identify new opportunities for ecosystem interventions and scale-up

Qualifications & ExperienceStrong track record in capacity building, leadership development, or ecosystem strengthening initiatives (preferably in climate, environment)Experience engaging with international donors, multilateral agencies, and government stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multi-stakeholder partnerships, and oversee complex projects10-15 years of professional experience in the climate sector, with at least 5-10 years in program leadership rolesStrong written and verbal communication skills, including donor and public-facing communicationWhy Join Us

Opportunity to shape the future of Indias climate action ecosystem by building organizational and leadership capacities at scale

Work with leading donors, NGOs, and government partners on high-impact programs

Be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team working at the intersection of climate, capacity building, and social innovation


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