About the role

  • Create climate solutions sourcing and evaluation strategies for priority themes (based on intelligence and mapping- both internal and external)
  • Build a strong pipeline of solutions capable of absorbing different types of capital
  • Forge pathways for scale through partnerships and capacity-building of partners
  • Steer strategic engagement by aligning supply (solutions) with demand (India’s INDCs & funder priorities).
  • Build and sustain high-trust relationships with CSOs, think tanks, technical experts, and ecosystem partners
  • Build, drive, and periodically update ICC’s sourcing and solutions strategy, as well as action plan aligned with the overall ICC strategy (vision, mission and goals)
  • Translate ICC’s strategic priorities into thematic pipelines of fundable opportunities, ensuring they are credible, vetted, scalable, and ecosystem aligned.
  • Identify different channels/pathways for sourcing climate solutions
  • Establish robust frameworks for solution evaluation, due diligence, and funder readiness
  • Work collaboratively with other team members, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
  • Build and manage a dynamic portfolio of climate solutions (CSOs, NGOs, think tanks, coalitions, other actors) across India.
  • Surface institutions/programs/initiatives focusing on mitigation/energy space where philanthropy can play a catalytic role
  • Engage sector experts to improve quality of climate solutions.
  • Support partners for co-creating climate solutions with technical support and capacity-building to make them funding-ready.
  • Maintain a repository of vetted solutions through Solutions bank - mapped to ICC’s thematic priorities and funder interests.
  • Design and implement innovative formats to showcase climate solutions, making them accessible and compelling for philanthropy and other stakeholders
  • Work closely with philanthropy team to align their priorities with ICC’s curated pipelines.
  • Develop solution portfolios and pitches tailored for different funder segments, supporting deployment for climate action
  • Support in identifying models and innovative pathways to unlock wider pools of finance and attract co-funding opportunities.
  • Work closely with the philanthropy team to get inputs on donor engagement strategies, funding flows and showcase solutions effectively for conversion.
  • Work with Design & Catalyse team to identify critical areas that need funding, identify underfunded pathways, and identify levers for system level programmes on climate
  • Collaborate with Intelligence to understand climate trends, mapping opportunities to inform and refine sourcing strategies.
  • Represent ICC at sectoral convenings, roundtables, and forums to highlight ICC’s climate solutions pipeline.
  • Identify institutions/partners to explore partnerships/coalitions focusing on priority themes with clear strategies for execution and innovative funding models

Requirements

  • 8–12 years of experience in climate action, development, or philanthropy, with at least 5 years in managerial roles.
  • Master’s degree in climate/environmental studies, public policy, international development, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience working in Mitigation/Energy policy space would be an added advantage
  • Strong understanding of India’s climate ecosystem, including policy, philanthropy, and CSR.
  • Proven track record in sourcing, evaluating, or implementing climate/development projects.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to design frameworks, build processes, and deliver outcomes under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to represent ICC externally with credibility.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, start-up environment with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and experience in partnership management
  • Comfortable working with minimum supervision, and capable of building strategies
  • A demonstrated record of effective communication (both written and verbal)
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines, process information from multiple sources, and compile and articulate in a presentable manner
  • Be a self-starter, flexible and comfortable in the grey to fill gaps in the organization, ready to support where required
  • At ease when confronted with tight deadlines
  • Familiar with start-up work culture
  • Passionate about climate action and ICC’s theory of change

Benefits

  • Working with the leading minds on climate change across philanthropy, research institutions, government and implementing organisations, as part of India’s climate movement
  • Growth and exposure in a quickly growing start-up organization, with a young team committed to professional development
  • Opportunity to institute best practices, and develop ICC traditions, and be part of building the experience of working at the organisation.
  • A competitive salary based on industry standards

Job title

Senior Manager – Climate Solutions

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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