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.

About Us The India Climate Collaborative (ICC) was established in 2020 to coordinate and support Indian philanthropists scaling corporate and family philanthropy in India for climate impact. We unlock philanthropic capital, identify catalytic climate priorities, and create connective infrastructure to support that mission 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 small yet mighty, tight‐knit, and driven by a shared passion for achieving our audacious goals. We value self-starters; someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get things done, while doing it well. Our ideal candidate is mission-driven, has a strong attention to detail, and a team-first mindset. About The Role The India Climate Collaborative (ICC) is hiring a Program Manager – Heat to lead the implementation of our emerging strategy on extreme heat resilience and climate-friendly cooling. This is a critical mid-level role focused on converting ideas into action—driving program execution, building a domestic donor coalition, and strengthening cross-sector partnerships. The Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day delivery of ICC’s heat program, coordinating stakeholders, managing key workstreams, organizing high-impact events, and ensuring alignment across internal teams. You will serve as a key bridge between knowledge, philanthropy, and action—helping ICC translate insights into scalable solutions for heat resilience and equitable cooling in India. You will report to the Intelligence & Advisory Team Lead and collaborate closely with ICC’s engagement, philanthropy, communications, and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery & Implementation Support the execution of ICC’s heat program strategy, translating priorities into clear workplans and deliverables Manage the day-to-day operations of the program, including budgeting, timeline tracking, reporting, and outcome monitoring Ensure strong project management discipline across workstreams such as heat vulnerability storytelling, sector mapping, or donor advisory services Donor Coalition Building Support and coordinate a donor coalition focused on heat and cooling—helping align funders around shared priorities and catalyse new philanthropic capital Develop clear investment cases, knowledge briefs, and donor-facing content to support engagement and stewardship Serve as a relationship manager for coalition members, tracking interests, reporting progress, and facilitating collaboration Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across philanthropy, civil society, government, and the private sector Identify and activate new partnerships that can unlock technical expertise, local implementation capacity, or policy leverage Represent ICC in external dialogues and multilateral platforms to spotlight heat-related priorities and position ICC as a credible sector convener Convenings & Events Management Plan and deliver high-functioning events, including roundtables, bilateral meetings, thematic convenings, and workshops Oversee event operations—developing agendas, managing logistics, coordinating with speakers and attendees, and ensuring high-quality collateral and follow-up Work with the communications team to showcase outcomes and build visibility for ICC’s heat work across networks Research & Knowledge Management Commission or conduct focused research (e.g., policy mapping, donor landscape, solution assessments) to inform ICC’s strategy and offerings Synthesize findings into clear, actionable knowledge products tailored for different audiences—especially donors and implementation partners Track developments in climate, urban, and cooling policy at national and international levels to keep ICC’s program responsive and relevant Cross-Functional Collaboration Work across teams (engagement, communications, finance, operations) to ensure coherence, clarity, and executional excellence Help coordinate aligned efforts across other ICC program verticals (e.g., urban resilience, public health, energy, livelihoods) Proactively manage competing priorities and anticipate upcoming tasks to keep ICC’s heat programming on track Requirements 7-10 years of experience, and significant demonstrable experience in the climate/ adaptation/ resilience space. Added advantage if experience working on heat stress/ DRR. Proficiency in MS Office tools like Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) Ability to manage external stakeholders, including partners and technical advisors Ability to process information from multiple sources, and compile and articulate in a presentable manner Terms of Employment Location : Mumbai/ Delhi / Bengaluru Employment type : Consultant Timeline : Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the limited capacity of our small 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

The India Climate Collaborative (ICC) is hiring a Program Manager - Heat to lead the implementation of our emerging strategy on extreme heat resilience and climate-friendly cooling. This is a critical mid-level role focused on converting ideas into action driving program execution, building a domestic donor coalition, and strengthening cross-sector partnerships. The Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day delivery of ICC s heat program, coordinating stakeholders, managing key workstreams, organizing high-impact events, and ensuring alignment across internal teams. You will serve as a key bridge between knowledge, philanthropy, and action helping ICC translate insights into scalable solutions for heat resilience and equitable cooling in India. You will report to the Intelligence & Advisory Team Lead and collaborate closely with ICC s engagement, philanthropy, communications, and operations teams. Key Responsibilities 1. Programme Delivery & Implementation Support the execution of ICC s heat program strategy, translating priorities into clear workplans and deliverables. Manage the day-to-day operations of the program, including budgeting, timeline tracking, reporting, and outcome monitoring. Ensure strong project management discipline across workstreams such as heat vulnerability storytelling, sector mapping, or donor advisory services. 2. Donor Coalition Building Support and coordinate a donor coalition focused on heat and cooling helping align funders around shared priorities and catalyse new philanthropic capital. Develop clear investment cases, knowledge briefs, and donor-facing content to support engagement and stewardship. Serve as a relationship manager for coalition members, tracking interests, reporting progress, and facilitating collaboration. 3. Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across philanthropy, civil society, government, and the private sector. Identify and activate new partnerships that can unlock technical expertise, local implementation capacity, or policy leverage. Represent ICC in external dialogues and multilateral platforms to spotlight heat-related priorities and position ICC as a credible sector convener. 4. Convenings & Events Management Plan and deliver high-functioning events, including roundtables, bilateral meetings, thematic convenings, and workshops. Oversee event operations developing agendas, managing logistics, coordinating with speakers and attendees, and ensuring high-quality collateral and follow-up. Work with the communications team to showcase outcomes and build visibility for ICC s heat work across networks. 5. Research & Knowledge Management Commission or conduct focused research (eg, policy mapping, donor landscape, solution assessments) to inform ICC s strategy and offerings. Synthesize findings into clear, actionable knowledge products tailored for different audiences especially donors and implementation partners. Track developments in climate, urban, and cooling policy at national and international levels to keep ICC s program responsive and relevant. 6. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work across teams (engagement, communications, finance, operations) to ensure coherence, clarity, and executional excellence. Help coordinate aligned efforts across other ICC program verticals (eg, urban resilience, public health, energy, livelihoods). Proactively manage competing priorities and anticipate upcoming tasks to keep ICC s heat programming on track. Requirements 7-10 years of experience, and significant demonstrable experience in the climate/ adaptation/ resilience space. Added advantage if experience working on heat stress/ DRR. Proficiency in MS Office tools like Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) Ability to manage external stakeholders, including partners and technical advisors Ability to process information from multiple sources, and compile and articulate in a presentable manner

About The ICC The India Climate Collaborative (ICC) was established in 2020 to coordinate and support Indian philanthropists scaling corporate and family philanthropy in India for climate impact. We unlock philanthropic capital, identify catalytic climate priorities, and create connective infrastructure. 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. Among other donor typologies, the ICC aims to empower and cultivate climate leaders among high net-worth individuals in India. The role of ICC is to direct funds towards those climate priorities that are aligned with India’s ambitious mitigation targets, development goals and to advocate for accelerated climate funding and more integrated action. The ICC plays the role of an advisor to these Climate Leaders, it does not charge its services, nor does it pool grant capital – the funds flow directly from philanthropists to climate solutions and organisations. Senior Philanthropy Advisor The Senior Philanthropy Advisor is a key member of the Development team and is responsible for guiding and advising philanthropists. These strategic advisors proactively help bring new donors to climate, and once they are interested, help engage them while building strategies to support their giving at the speed and scale the climate sector needs. They will have to manage high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals while working in close partnership with the climate intelligence team within the ICC to guide where their funding should flow. The Senior Philanthropy Advisor must be passionate about the impactful role that philanthropy can have on one of the most critical issues of our time. Operating as a credible champion for the climate sector and a trusted advisor to philanthropists, the Senior Philanthropy Advisor will be working to move millions into climate action in India in the coming years. To be successful, candidates must understand how donors operate, how to build relationships with them that are authentic, and how to spur them into action with the speed and scale this issue requires through engagement, learning, listening, and advising. The ideal Senior Philanthropy Advisor has a background in fundraising and has done a significant amount of partnership and HNI or donor advisory work in the past. They will report to, and work in close partnership with the Director, Development to determine how to build a cohort of highly committed and passionate Climate Leaders who are ready to give significant philanthropic capital to catalytic, systems-oriented climate action. Specific Responsibilities Include Develop strategies to engage new donors for funding climate solutions, including evaluating key networks and other options for helping families of means recognize the importance of climate and begin to engage. Manage a portfolio of 4–6 donors, developing tailored action plans or roadmaps that align with their goals and insights gathered from engagement touchpoints. Identify strategic funding opportunities and design a targeted approach for sourcing climate solutions across key priority areas, ultimately facilitating the deployment of grant capital toward high-impact climate initiatives Act as a fundraising partner to Director - Development in support of managing major donors. Gather data, assess prospects, and develop strategies designed to realize the current and lifetime giving potential of prospective donors. Collaborate with climate intelligence colleagues to identify fundable opportunities for philanthropists and attract multi-interest donors through multi-solution projects. Work alongside climate teams to develop compelling proposals, concept notes, and stewardship reports that effectively communicate the impact of these opportunities in clear and engaging narratives Serve as an active member of the development team; support the implementation of the development team’s short- and long-term objectives; set strategies annually to meet yearly and five-year goals; iterate based on learnings Work cross-functionally to develop content and strategy for philanthropy-focused events and experiences to find and engage new donors for climate Develop and manage materials to support engagement, including tailored tools for new philanthropists, presentations, concept notes, meetings, portfolio materials, and special events Support assigned philanthropists through a process of learning from the first gift to fully scaled giving for climate. This could include designing learning sessions, portfolio creation, connection to peer ambassadors, and helping determine first criteria or other touchpoints as needed Support philanthropists' long-term commitment to climate philanthropy and maintain ICC's professional relationships and visibility with key donor and partner NGO networks; mobilize these networks to identify new donors for climate and scale their giving Represent ICC at strategic convenings to cultivate funding opportunities and strategic partnerships. Support programmatic teams and leadership to understand the qualifications required in specific funding opportunities, and collaborate with core operating units as they develop systems, controls, and processes to manage restricted funding according to donor requirements Skills and Experience: 15+ years of experience in fundraising or donor advising, with a strong track record in engaging top executives Expertise in principal development work or donor advising is critical for this role. Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding seven-figure gifts from philanthropists, especially ultra-high-net-worth donors. Strong relationship-building and convening skills to engage CSO partners, ICC team members, and the broader ecosystem Excellent written and verbal communication, with a persuasive and strategic approach Strategic mindset with the ability to read between the lines, translating priorities into operational reality Experience with fundraising strategies, and corporate sales is a plus Background in climate, for-profit, or investment sectors is desirable Adaptable in a dynamic funding environment with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed Personal Traits and Competencies: Able to influence without power, advance complex strategies with agility. Collaborative and respectful, but unafraid to take decisions. High emotional intelligence, and the ability to approach difficult conversations with grace. Patience and a strong learning mindset, while encouraging that in others. Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity and a sense of humour. Is deeply mission driven and passionate about climate action. Loves to build and embraces ambiguity Terms of employment: Consultant Location: Mumbai/Bengaluru/Delhi 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.

About us: The India Climate Collaborative (ICC), registered as ‘Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action’ (CPCA), is a first-of-its-kind collaborative committed to accelerating India’s development, while exceeding its climate goals. The ICC cultivates the conditions for a healthy Indian climate ecosystem; one that is resilient, ambitious, and primed for impact. As a catalyst for systemic climate action, the ICC strategically raises and directs philanthropic funding to critical areas, driving meaningful and lasting change. We work closely with the climate ecosystem, including research organisations, implementers, government stakeholders, businesses, and more, as well as engaging with domestic and international funders, to ensure that funding flows towards high-impact climate solutions. The ICC was incubated by the Tata Trusts, and along with the Trusts, is supported by JSW Foundation, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Foundation and Rainmatter Foundation, among others. Team: 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. We value mission-driven leadership, intellectual curiosity, humility and a collaborative spirit. Role: The ICC seeks a full-time Lead – Development and Partnerships to grow the ICC community and its network of supporters and build and manage the Development and Partnerships team. This person will serve as an internal and external bridge between members of the team, funders, and core partners. They will be responsible for building, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with ICC funders and ensuring all reporting requirements are met. This role will be pivotal in strengthening ICC’s platform by expanding its community of supporters and increasing capital flows to India’s climate priorities. Candidate: The candidate must have experience in donor engagement, fundraising strategy, communications, and ecosystem relationship-building, with a strong understanding of the climate and philanthropy landscape. This role will report to the Director – Operations , and will have the following responsibilities: Development and Grant Management: Work in partnership with the leadership team to secure commitments to support the ICC Identify new, potential donors and create outreach strategies, write proposals and craft pitches to secure fundraising commitments Drive the conceptualisation and creation of fundraising collateral in partnership with the communications team, including pitch decks, memos, and other deliverables, while working with them to generate leads Develop a deep understanding of the ICC’s work to construct thoughtful fundraising narratives Be the central point of contact for ICC's donors, ensuring timely, thoughtful reporting, building relationships with and providing regular updates to their teams, and managing any ad-hoc requests and asks Build strategies to regularly engage donors, including through convenings, check-ins, update newsletters, amongst others Develop and maintain key metrics to track donor engagement and ICC’s fundraising goals overall Track and ensure effective fund utilisation across the organisation’s verticals, alongside the Finance team, in alignment with the ICC’s objectives and goals Strategic Partnerships: Discover, foster, and manage partnerships for the ICC driving our participation or collaboration with ecosystem engagements, including executing formal MoUs where necessary Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the climate ecosystem, including non-profits, policymakers, corporate partners, climate experts, and service providers Represent the ICC in external forums and present the ICC’s story externally Develop, direct and oversee the adoption of a customer relationship management system for the organisation, to track and institutionalise the relationships cultivated Events and Convenings: Hold and formulate ICC’s convening strategy in consultation with ICC’s leadership and cross functional teams towards improving coordination between climate actors Conceptualise, design and curate events to engage partners including funders and actors in the climate ecosystem at domestic and international fora, while making sure they are impactful and engaging Stakeholder Management: Leadership and Team Work closely with the CEO and Leadership team to strategically plan how the ICC is positioned at external events, brainstorm engagement and outreach strategies for the larger climate ecosystem and facilitate smooth internal coordination Support the CEO and Leadership team with other requests related to institutional fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships Build, lead and mentor a high performing team to deliver on ICC’s fundraising and partnership goals Key criteria for selection: 13-15 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, business development, partnerships, sales/marketing or as an entrepreneur. Some experience in the non-profit sector is required, and climate sector will be given preference. Ability to strategize and build data-driven systems and processes to achieve outcomes. Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholders. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in pitch development and storytelling. Previous experience managing teams. Comfort with ambiguity and flexibility. Excellent time management and task management skills. Adaptability, willingness to learn, and ability to re-iterate approaches according to changing circumstances. Self-starter and ability to work with minimum supervision. High-level understanding of climate change and passion for climate action. Proven success in raising and managing institutional philanthropic funding Additional criteria (preferred, not mandatory): Existing foundation and donor networks. Experience in fundraising for a non-profit. Experience with grant management systems and CRM platforms Knowledge of the Indian and international climate philanthropy landscape What we offer: Working with the leading minds on climate change across philanthropy, research institutions, government, and implementing organisations. Growth and exposure in a rapidly growing organization, with a young team committed to professional development. Opportunity to institute best practices, develop ICC traditions, and build organisational structures. A competitive salary based on industry standards. Terms of employment: Location: Mumbai Employment type: Consultant The India Climate Collaborative registered as “Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action” is an equal opportunity employer