Programme Lead, Just Transition and Climate Action

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About the Organization

International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST) is an independent non-profit environmental research and innovation organisation. Started by a group of renowned scientists and environmentalists, it seeks to find, promote and scale-up solutions for some of the most pressing environment–development challenges. It also endeavours to make environmental protection a peoples’ movement by informing and engaging the citizenry in important issues and programs.

Mission

We are working for a sustainable future by generating and disseminating knowledge and by developing, supporting and mainstreaming policies, strategies, technologies and solutions that are environmentally sound, economically prudent and socially just.

Job Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Programme Lead are highlighted below:

Research and development of outputs

• Lead research projects on just transition and climate change.
• Mentor and manage team members working in the state.
• Design comprehensive plans for executing research and engagement assignments.
• Guide and oversee quantitative and qualitative research work, including primary research.
• Lead and guide the development and completion of research reports, policy briefs, factsheets, technical documents, etc.
• Take responsibility and remain accountable for high quality and timely execution of all committed activities and deliverables.
• Responsible for overall the development of materials for dissemination of research findings, such a impactful presentations, material decks, opinion articles etc.
• Conceptualize new research ideas that are aligned with programme objectives.

Stakeholder engagement

• Build deep and leverageable networks of stakeholders across segments, including, government, industry, financial institutions CSOs, media etc. on the domain of work.
• Do high-level meetings and presentations to achieve outcomes.
• Design and guide execution of public meetings/convening, high-level roundtables, convenings, etc. to build policy and public engagement.
• Present institutional perspectives and insights at high-level meetings
• Design and manage a comprehensive outreach strategy for

Other duties

• Day-to-day team management and guidance.
• Manage project budgets.
• Support the development of proposals in coordination with the program directors.
• Be part of iFOREST’s senior leadership, and contribute to policy
• Contribute to the institution’s brand building by representing iFOREST on various high-level public platforms.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Masters in Development Economics; Public Policy; or Master’s in planning (Regional planning).
• Additional Qualification: Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical, Energy, Industry, or related) or Masters in Economics, Law, Climate Change.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge and clear understanding of key issues and developments just energy transition, industrial transitions, climate change and related matters.
• Knowledge of regional planning, and economic planning.
• Strong research aptitude with a proven track record.
• Ability to undertake and guide impactful research and technical analysis.
• Proven track record of high-level engagement with Government and Industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver quality outputs as per goals and targets.
• Willingness to take up responsibilities as per the organizational need and remain nimble.
• Experience and track record of managing high-quality teams.

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