The ICC is looking for a skilled Communications leader to spearhead our communications vertical and support our program and donor engagement teams. This role holds the responsibility of formulating and executing the ICCs comprehensive communications strategy, engaging with media and stakeholders, and driving impactful messaging to propel climate action in India. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of the Indian climate communications landscape and climate philanthropy exhibit acute attention to details and thrive in a start-up environment of all hands-on-deck. Reporting to the Director of Operations they will undertake the following key responsibilities across corporate, executive and crisis communications, media relations, narrative-building, as we'll as managing a high-calibre team: 1.Strategic Communications Initiatives: Position and expand the visibility of climate philanthropy across a range of media to build value, trust and long-term momentum towards climate action. Lead the development and execution of a communications strategy, while keeping organisational and sectoral objectives in mind. Working cross-functionally to platform Indian climate philanthropy and our CSO partners in global and domestic forums. Establish ICC as a prominent climate actor in the region, thereby reinforcing collaborative priorities, bolstering trust, and enhancing brand recognition. 2.Editorial and Content Strategy: Build and update ICC s key messages Own and drive ICC s Newsletter, a flagship newsletter for the sector. In partnership with members of the communications team, support the evolution of a content strategy, as we'll as identifying new opportunities or ways to build content for the sector. Own the writing, design and dissemination of ICC s flagship and annual reports. 3. Public Relations: Own the ICC s public relations efforts, including building proactive relationships with reporters, journalists and the media at large. Work with the CEO and senior leadership to ensure they are representing ICC strategically. Additionally, build capacity and systems to enable multiple spokespeople to represent ICC externally. Monitor media coverage and analyse trends, making necessary adaptations to communication strategies as required. 4.Brand and Marketing: Oversee the design, and review of critical communications assets such as case studies, videos, podcasts, executive speeches and outreach kits. Work in partnership with the Senior Associate - Brand Communications to grow and drive engagement across ICC s owned and operated channels. Along with this, as the owner of ICC s communications team, the Senior Manager will be responsible for being thoughtful about internal communications to ensure transparency, alignment and engagement across the organisation; implement crisis communication protocols and responses to manage potential reputational risks should any such situations occur, and finally be responsible for building, developing and managing the communications team. These are an indicative list of roles and responsibilities. In short, the Communications Sr. Manager will be expected to own and operationalise all the aspects of the ICC s Communications strategy and lead the communications team overall. Requirements A bachelors degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience in a communications role. Strong background in climate issues and a comprehensive understanding of the Indian climate/philanthropy landscape. Prior experience in managing a team, showcasing effective leadership skills. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively across various stakeholder groups. Sound familiarity and relationships with the Indian media landscape, encompassing both online and offline platforms. Keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all communications. Proficient project management skills, capable of multitasking and effectively managing conflicting deadlines. Proficiency in creating and executing strategic communication plans that align with organisational objectives. Skill in crafting thought-provoking, impactful thought leadership content that elevates the profiles of ICC leaders and climate experts. Expertise in branding, enabling the positioning of the ICC as a driving force for climate action in India and highlighting the expertise of ICC members and faculty. Ability to gather and synthesise information from various sources, presenting it coherently and professionally. Strong analytical aptitude for developing and tracking qualitative and quantitative metrics, evaluating campaign effectiveness, and providing enhancement recommendations.

About us: The India Climate Collaborative (ICC), founded in 2020 by philanthropists and industry leaders, is a first-of-its-kind collaborative operating at the intersection of climate and philanthropy in India. Our vision is to build a low-carbon, resilient India for the benefit of its people and natural environment. We do this by unlocking philanthropic capital, identifying catalytic climate priorities, and creating a connective infrastructure for impactful funding. We work in partnership with a diverse array of stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, non-profits, academic institutions, think tanks, and other philanthropic organisations. We were founded by some of India's pre eminent corporate and philanthropic leaders, including Rohini Nilekani, Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, Nadir Godrej, and others. Our team is a small, tight‐knit group driven by a shared passion for achieving the ICC’s mission and vision. An ideal addition to our team is a self-starter, always willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuff done. We prefer candidates with a good eye for detail, commitment to a high quality of output, and a team-centric mindset. Role: ICC aims to deepen and expand our role as an ecosystem connector, convenor and enabler for supporting and strengthening India’s climate leadership position in the global climate discourse – one that is aligned with India’s ambitious climate targets and development priorities, and that continues to amplify the voice of the global south with respect to the means of implementation required for India and other developing countries to meet our climate goals. To operationalise these objectives, the ICC is looking for a Senior Consultant to coordinate Indian civil society and philanthropy to take ownership of the climate mandate, strengthen participation of Indian climate actors at global platforms including UNFCCC COPs, and facilitate cross-learning and collaboration opportunities between India and other global south countries. The individual will report to the Lead – Global Coordination and is expected to support on program planning, management and delivery, as well as partnership building and stakeholder management. Key responsibilities include: Driving and managing program implementation, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program including budget management and reporting, and monitoring progress towards program goals and milestones. Building knowledge on important climate policy developments, processes and progress at both the national and international levels and disseminating this knowledge with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Developing strategies to engage the Indian climate community and showcase India’s leadership at global fora, including leveraging key networks and platforms to design relevant engagement opportunities such as roundtables, convenings, bilateral or multilateral exchanges. Managing high-functioning events including planning, organising and implementing domestic and international convenings, including events logistics, and operations. Managing partnerships with diverse stakeholders – including Indian and global south donors, think tanks, experts, grantee partners, consultants and vendors for effective program delivery. Identifying and building new partnerships and designing and implementing new initiatives to meet program objectives. Working cross-functionally with teams across the organisation to coordinate and collaborate on synergistic and complementary efforts. Proactively balancing competing priorities, anticipate upcoming needs and tasks to ensure that deadlines are met. Requirements: 10 plus years of relevant work experience in the climate sector, across not for profits, consulting, or international development. Nuanced understanding of climate issues, climate policies and strong familiarity with national and international climate organisations and processes Experience in planning, curating, designing and execution of strategic events and convenings Effective communication skills (both written and verbal). Demonstrated experience in working on high-quality deliverables and outputs like project reports, strategic presentations and sectoral analysis Excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in partner management, and building relationships with diverse stakeholders. Strong problem solving, analytical and time-management skills, with an ability to manage competing deadlines and parallel work streams. Be able to work well independently with limited supervision, with high levels of motivation. Be able to demonstrate ability to use MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and cloud solutions such as One Drive, and SharePoint Willingness to travel both domestic and international Additional criteria (preferred, not mandatory): Existing networks with domestic and international organisations engaged in climate action. Experience working in domestic (and preferably international) climate policy What we offer: 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. Terms of employment: Consultant Location: Delhi Show more Show less

About Us The India Climate Collaborative (ICC), registered as ‘Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action’ (CPCA), is a collective working to identify critical sectors that need investment, drive funding towards climate solutions, and enable private and corporate philanthropy to engage more effectively with climate action. We work closely with the climate ecosystem, including research organisations, implementers, government stakeholders, businesses, and more, as well as engage with our domestic and international donor base to ensure that funding flows towards high-impact climate solutions. We were founded by some of India's pre-eminent corporate and philanthropic leaders, including Rohini Nilekani, Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, Nadir Godrej, and others. Our team is a small, tight‐knit group driven by a shared passion for achieving the ICC’s mission and vision. An ideal addition to our team is a self-starter, always willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuff done. We prefer candidates with a good eye for detail, commitment to a high quality of output, and a team-centric mindset. Role The ICC seeks an Associate to support sourcing and curation of climate solutions for philanthropy (private and corporate philanthropy). As part of our CSR initiatives through a platform called Earth Exponential, we simplify the climate ecosystem for funders by connecting them with vetted non-profits implementing climate solutions. Our role is to surface projects with the right climate lens and facilitate meaningful funding opportunities. We are looking for a climate generalist with a strong interest and/or experience in working with grassroots partners or non-profits on implementation, and in undertaking a systems-level approach to addressing climate change. They should have experience with project management and impact measurement, be interested in strategizing and creating programme-level processes, enjoy working with people and building relationships across the ecosystem, and have an interest in capacity-building and fundraising. Reporting to the to the Lead – Climate Solutions & Corporate Philanthropy Responsibilities Building an understanding and perspective on climate issues to inform strategy and direction for climate solutions work for the ICC Support in building a project curation strategy for philanthropy (corporate & private), and sourcing new projects based on an understanding of the climate sector in India Supporting the evaluation of high impact climate solutions based on a dynamic set of selection criteria for shortlisting projects Supporting solution providers (CSO/NGO/Think Tanks, etc.) for preparing proposals, pitches, decks for submission/presentations to funders Maintaining a database of solution providers and regular updation to keep the proposals and potential solutions up to date Support internal mapping of potential projects based on funder priorities, and India’s need-based priorities/INDCs Building and maintaining high-trust relationships with solution-providers, and managing relationships with key influential technical, capacity-building, and outreach partners in the climate as well as development ecosystems Coordination with NGO/CSO for project implementation and regular reporting, monitoring & evaluation Building knowledge and understanding around climate solutions in India with a range of different stakeholders, as well as supporting public outreach for the ICC Supporting the facilitation of capacity building efforts for stakeholders on the platform, such as workshops, training sessions, and learning exchanges Supporting fundraising efforts by joining calls or meetings with the fundraising team to represent the projects and solutions appropriately to potential donors Providing additional expertise and support for other sectoral initiatives at the organization as and when needed Liaising with the team for cross-functional support and external stakeholders or vendors to ensure processes such as due diligence, and website development are efficient and thorough Requirements 3-4 years of experience in project implementation at a non-profit, with strong understanding of the development ecosystem in India Bachelors/Master’s degree in the field of climate change, environmental science, public policy, international relations and/or related fields with at least 2 years of relevant work in the climate sector Basic understanding of domestic corporate philanthropy Strong inter personal 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 deadlines, process information from multiple sources, and compile and articulate in a presentable manner A self-starter Passionate about climate action and ICC’s theory of change What We Offer 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 Terms of employment Location: Mumbai Timeline Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, and will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the small capacity of our team, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The India Climate Collaborative, registered as the Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action, is an equal opportunity employer. Show more Show less

The India Climate Collaborative (ICC), founded in 2020 by philanthropists and industry leaders, is a first-of-its-kind collaborative operating at the intersection of climate and philanthropy in India. Our vision is to build a low-carbon, resilient India for the benefit of its people and natural environment. We do this by unlocking philanthropic capital, identifying catalytic climate priorities, and creating a connective infrastructure for impactful funding. We work in partnership with a diverse array of stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, non-profits, academic institutions, think tanks, and other philanthropic organisations. We were founded by some of India's pre eminent corporate and philanthropic leaders, including Rohini Nilekani, Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, Nadir Godrej, and others. Our team is a small, tight‐knit group driven by a shared passion for achieving the ICC’s mission and vision. An ideal addition to our team is a self-starter, always willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuff done. We prefer candidates with a good eye for detail, commitment to a high quality of output, and a team-centric mindset. Role : The ICC seeks to engage a qualified Company Secretary to ensure comprehensive secretarial compliance, focusing on efficient governance and adherence to statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities: The below mentioned responsibilities are not comprehensive and subject to change Agenda Drafting for Board Meetings and Committee Meetings Collaborate with Board members and senior management to develop, finalize, and circulate the agenda for meetings Ensure that the agenda and back up items are sent to the Directors with sufficient time for them to review before the meeting Board Meeting Preparation Organize, prepare and keep ready all necessary documentation and materials needed for Board meetings Coordinate logistics for meetings, including scheduling, sending invitations, and venue arrangements (if in person meeting) Ensure compliance with meeting notice timelines and distribution requirements Minute-taking and Finalization Accurately draft and record Minutes of meetings, ensuring all discussions, resolutions, and decisions are appropriately documented Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to finalize the Minutes, incorporating feedback from Board members, where applicable Distribute approved Minutes to appropriate persons and maintain records in accordance with legal and organizational requirements Compliance Management Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including Companies Act, 2013, and other statutory guidelines relevant to not-for-profit companies Prepare and file statutory forms, returns, and reports with the Registrar of Companies and other regulatory bodies Manage annual/periodical filings, including annual returns, financial statements, and any other mandated disclosures Record Maintenance and Documentation Maintain and update the statutory registers and records, including registers of members, directors, and Minutes of all meetings Update records in line with any changes, including in the composition of the Board Ensure safekeeping of all statutory documents and support document retrieval for audits or regulatory inspections Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extra Ordinary General Meetings (EGMs) and Compliances Prepare documents and coordinate logistics for AGMs/EGMs, including notices, resolutions, and director’s reports Support voting processes and ensure that all AGM/EGM proceedings comply with statutory requirements Draft AGM/EGM Minutes, file requisite forms, and ensure compliance with all post-meeting statutory requirements Deliverables Draft and finalize agenda for Board meetings and Committee meetings Complete Board/Committee meeting preparation, including material distribution Draft and finalize Minutes for all Board/Committee meetings File statutory forms, returns, and compliance documentation Maintain accurate and updated statutory registers and records Experience Required: Minimum 7-10 years of work experience with at lease 3+ years of experience in the not-for-profit sector Expertise in secretarial practices, compliance, and governance for not-for-profit entities Knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable regulations Strong organizational and communication (oral as well as written) skills Be able to demonstrate ability to use MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and cloud solutions such as One Drive, and SharePoint Terms of employment: Consultant Location: Mumbai Timeline Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, and will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the small capacity of our team, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The India Climate Collaborative, registered as the Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action, is an equal opportunity employer. Show more Show less

The India Climate Collaborative (ICC), founded in 2020 by philanthropists and industry leaders, is a first-of-its-kind collaborative operating at the intersection of climate and philanthropy in India. Our vision is to build a low-carbon, resilient India for the benefit of its people and natural environment. We do this by unlocking philanthropic capital, identifying catalytic climate priorities, and creating a connective infrastructure for impactful funding. We work in partnership with a diverse array of stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, non-profits, academic institutions, think tanks, and other philanthropic organisations. We were founded by some of Indias pre eminent corporate and philanthropic leaders, including Rohini Nilekani, Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, Nadir Godrej, and others. Our team is a small, tight knit group driven by a shared passion for achieving the ICC s mission and vision. An ideal addition to our team is a self-starter, always willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuff done. We prefer candidates with a good eye for detail, commitment to a high quality of output, and a team-centric mindset. Role : The ICC seeks to engage a qualified Company Secretary to ensure comprehensive secretarial compliance, focusing on efficient governance and adherence to statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities: The below mentioned responsibilities are not comprehensive and subject to change Agenda Drafting for Board Meetings and Committee Meetings Collaborate with Board members and senior management to develop, finalize, and circulate the agenda for meetings. Ensure that the agenda and back up items are sent to the Directors with sufficient time for them to review before the meeting. Board Meeting Preparation Organize, prepare and keep ready all necessary documentation and materials needed for Board meetings. Coordinate logistics for meetings, including scheduling, sending invitations, and venue arrangements (if in person meeting). Ensure compliance with meeting notice timelines and distribution requirements. Minute-taking and Finalization Accurately draft and record Minutes of meetings, ensuring all discussions, resolutions, and decisions are appropriately documented. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to finalize the Minutes, incorporating feedback from Board members, where applicable. Distribute approved Minutes to appropriate persons and maintain records in accordance with legal and organizational requirements. Compliance Management Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including Companies Act, 2013, and other statutory guidelines relevant to not-for-profit companies. Prepare and file statutory forms, returns, and reports with the Registrar of Companies and other regulatory bodies. Manage annual/periodical filings, including annual returns, financial statements, and any other mandated disclosures. Record Maintenance and Documentation Maintain and update the statutory registers and records, including registers of members, directors, and Minutes of all meetings. Update records in line with any changes, including in the composition of the Board. Ensure safekeeping of all statutory documents and support document retrieval for audits or regulatory inspections. Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extra Ordinary General Meetings (EGMs) and Compliances Prepare documents and coordinate logistics for AGMs/EGMs, including notices, resolutions, and director s reports. Support voting processes and ensure that all AGM/EGM proceedings comply with statutory requirements. Draft AGM/EGM Minutes, file requisite forms, and ensure compliance with all post-meeting statutory requirements. Deliverables Draft and finalize agenda for Board meetings and Committee meetings. Complete Board/Committee meeting preparation, including material distribution. Draft and finalize Minutes for all Board/Committee meetings. File statutory forms, returns, and compliance documentation. Maintain accurate and updated statutory registers and records. Experience Required: Minimum 7-10 years of work experience with at lease 3+ years of experience in the not-for-profit sector Expertise in secretarial practices, compliance, and governance for not-for-profit entities. Knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable regulations. Strong organizational and communication (oral as well as written) skills. Be able to demonstrate ability to use MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and cloud solutions such as One Drive, and SharePoint. Terms of employment: Consultant Location: Mumbai Timeline Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, and will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the small capacity of our team, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The India Climate Collaborative, registered as the Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action, is an equal opportunity employer.