Programme Lead – Climate

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About the Organization

iFOREST is an independent, not-for-profit research and innovation organization established in 2019. Our mission is to identify, promote, and scale up solutions for critical environment-development challenges in India and other developing regions across Asia and Africa.

We focus on regional priorities to accelerate environmental actions at the sub-national level while influencing national policies and plans to support these efforts. By leveraging our resources and expertise, we aim to address regional needs, enhance national action, and contribute to global solutions.

Our work involves independent, evidence-based research, developing innovative solutions, convening stakeholders to build consensus, and partnering with think tanks, civil society organizations, government agencies, philanthropies, and industry leaders.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the research initiatives under the climate programme, specifically on climate-related laws, policies, and institutions in India and other relevant regions.
• Assess the effectiveness of current climate governance frameworks and identify gaps in legislation, institutions, and implementation.
• Develop actionable recommendations for policy reform and institutional strengthening to support ambitious climate action.
• Guide the development and prepare action plans for climate change at the sub-national levels (state, district, city, as required) along with team members.
• Conceptualize, write, and review research documents, including analytical reports, policy papers, factsheets, etc.
• Design and manage a comprehensive outreach strategy for the programme as well as for projects therein.
• Enable the generation of policy-research partnerships with government, industry, and other stakeholders.
• Build and leverage relationships to design and conduct roundtables, convenings, and report release meetings with government, industry, civil society, media, etc.
• Represent iFOREST in national and international forums, contributing to discussions on climate governance.

Project and People Management:

• Design comprehensive plans for executing research assignments. This would include developing the overall research strategy and methodology, as well as the specific scope of work, including activities and tasks required to be undertaken to achieve desired goals.
• Assign the research plan/scope of work to the research team, and monitor its execution during the project cycle. This would include timely interventions in the form of review, guidance and course correction.
• Mentor researchers and communications professionals to achieve programme objectives.
• Engage in timely reviews of performance to track the progress and professional growth of team members.

Strategy and Institutional Growth:

• Contribute to shaping the overall strategy for the programme, aligned with institutional priorities, sector-specific issues, and ongoing work of other key institutions.
• Contribute to the preparation of new concept notes, proposals, , etc. that further institutional objectives.
• Contribute to decisions for that ensure efficiency in organisational structure, culture and philosophy.

Required competencies

• Deep understanding of climate laws, policies, and governance structures, particularly in the Indian context.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and policy issues into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, industry, and civil society.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel as per requirement.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Experience working with international organizations, think tanks, or government bodies on climate governance issues.

Qualifications:

• Primary qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Law/Economics/Engineering
• Additional qualification: Master’s degree in Environmental Law/Public Policy/ Environmental policy.

Work experience

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in climate policy/ international law/ public policy.

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