Programme Lead (Research & Engagement)

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About the Organization

iFOREST is an independent non-profit research and innovation organization. Our work is guided by a commitment to sustainability and equity, ensuring that our solutions are socially just and environmentally responsible. The core foundation of our work is rooted in regional priorities to accelerate environmental actions at the sub-national level and to improve national policies and plans to support it. At our core, we are a regional organization with a national focus and an international reach. Our mission is to address the unique needs of regions by leveraging our resources and expertise to scale up national action and make a global impact.

Job Description

The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), is looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to Lead the organization’s work and deep engagement on Just Energy Transition in Maharashtra.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various research projects of the just transition initiative in the state.
• Lead and undertake analytical research ad technical analysis. Prepare high-quality reports, analytical research papers, technical briefs, etc.
• Liasson/coordinate with government officials and agencies, to support policies/programmes/investments for just energy transition.
• Engage with industry, financial institutions, technical partners, to identify practical solutions for scaling up action on just energy transition and industrial decarbonization.
• Do high-level meetings and presentations to achieve outcomes.
• Convene stakeholder meetings to build policy and public engagement.
• Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and performance metrics to track the effectiveness and impact of the program.
• Build the institutional profile, and contribute to the design and development of programmes, including support in the writing of new proposals.
• Any other related assignments as may be entrusted by the reporting authority.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Primary qualification: Master’s degree (minimum) from a reputed institution in Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Applied Social Science, Regional Planning/Developmental Planning, Climate Change and Sustainability, and other related disciples.
• Additional qualification: Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Environmental), Economics, Environmental Sciences, or other relevant disciplines
• A minimum of 8 years of work experience in think tanks, reputed consulting firms, multilateral agencies, or similar organizations, is a must.

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