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Manager - Environment and Climate Resilience

Manager - Environment and Climate Resilience

Development Alternatives Group

5 - 7 years

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delhi

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development planning technology collaborative security entrepreneurship efficiency restoration support finance cutting report research analysis management integration sustainability communication design data surveys interface evidence outreach training publishing reports network networks drive reporting leadership documentation writing networking excel word powerpoint

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Part Time

Job Description

(Required Exp.)

5 - 7 years

(Job Location)

Delhi

(Job Code)

PPD_7299

Name of Organisation

Development Alternatives

Position

Manager

Qualification

Graduation

Domain

Policy & Planning Domain

Location

Delhi

No. of Positions

Experience

5 - 7 years

Job Type

Regular

Job description

Development Alternatives (DA) is a premier social enterprise pioneering sustainable development solutions since 1982. DA is committed to creating a world where everyone can live secure, healthy, and fulfilling lives in harmony with nature.
Through integrated clean technology solutions, micro-enterprise development, and collaborative institutional ecosystems, DA bridges practice and policy, working with partners to catalyze large-scale action toward sustainable livelihoods and environmental regeneration.

DA’s work addresses the three interconnected crises of our time - Jobs, Resources, and Climate - through impact across three inter-linked, core areas:
- Livelihood Security and Inclusive Entrepreneurship - Innovative business models and institutional ecosystems to empower local entrepreneurs to create businesses that generate jobs and deliver basic needs.
- Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy - Accelerating the transition to inclusive and circular modes of production and consumption by reducing carbon and material footprints across the lifecycle of economic activity while promoting local value and wealth creation.
- Climate Resilience and Ecosystem Restoration - Helping in conserving and regenerating biodiversity, degraded ecosystems, and building resilience to climate change and extreme events in a manner that also generates prosperity.

Development Alternatives has been promoting green economy through narrative building, policy and technology support since 1982. DA’s approach to green economy throughout has been holistic, recognizing the interlinkages and interconnectedness among climate change and ecosystem restoration, inclusive entrepreneurship, and resource efficiency and circular economy. The themes of finance, gender and traditional knowledge are cross-cutting – which reflects in DA’s past interventions.

We are looking for a Manage to join the team. You would report directly to the Team Lead, Policy Research and Planning Domain and be responsible for the overall programmatic development across research and analysis, policy advocacy, capacity building and knowledge management in the green economy, inclusive entrepreneurship and climate financing space.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Programmatic Leadership
- Develops programme designing, identify opportunities and lead policy integration for cross-cutting projects on eco-tourism, biodiversity, environment (water, ocean & coasts, Himalayas, arid-semi arids), green economy and related areas;
- Programme management, including financial, contractual and team management to ensure timely and effective project/programme execution.
- Business development and resource mobilisation, including partnerships, to build long-term sustainability and scale for the programme.
- Manage client communication externally and develop inter- and intra-domain synergies within the Development Alternatives Group.
Technical Leadership
- Conceptualise new policy research ideas and oversee the development of tools/frameworks and knowledge products aligned with the programmatic priorities.
- Identify, scope and design policies for improving the policy and financial landscape for ecosystem restoration and climate action at sub-national, national and international levels.
- Conduct research for ongoing projects including field data collection, conducting interviews and surveys, data compilation and analysis.
- Strengthens the science-policy interface through integrated assessments of scientific analysis and evidence from various fields relevant, including the implications for policy at multiple levels and across diverse actors.
- Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., gives lectures or presentations on assigned topics/activities
- Contribute to development outside the projects by publishing editorials, blog articles and other knowledge pieces relevant to the practice.
- Contributing to inter-and intra-domain initiatives, as well as preparing communication material on concerned themes for dissemination as necessary
- Support team in compiling technical reports and knowledge products, preparing presentations, project management, and implementing field work under supervision of domain lead.
Network and Positioning
- Support team in compiling technical reports and knowledge products, preparing presentations, project management, and implementing field work under supervision of domain lead.
- Manage networks, build consortiums and develop long-term, impact-driven partnerships with like-minded organisations, private and public sector entities at various levels.
- Position the work carried out by the Development Alternatives Group at national and international platforms.
Education
Minimum Graduation in Environmental Sciences/ Urban Development and planning/ Economics/ Development Studies / Gender Studies/ Public Policy/ any related discipline
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years (with a Bachelor’s degree) of experience in developing a programme and managing on-site teams to drive policy integrations on built environment, urban development, eco-tourism and livelihood security interventions.
- Demonstrated experience with government and civil society networks at subnational and national level is essential. Experience of deputation with relevant Ministries and/or State Government for green economy/enterprise development/climate finance work will be considered an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience leading collaborations with State Level actors, local public and private institutions, and other stakeholders for policy and programme implementation.
- Experience in resource mobilisation and project management, including financial planning and donor reporting is essential.
- Experience working in different landscapes like the Himalayas, coasts and arid and semi arids.
Skills & Competencies
- Leadership and problem-solving abilities.
- Enhanced understanding of landscape approach related to cities and climate change, including eco-tourism and livelihoods, and relevant policies at the state and national level.
- Strong research and documentation/report writing skills; working knowledge of data visualisation is an added advantage.
- Excellent communication and networking abilities.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office (Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and online tools for collaboration.
- Working proficiency in English and Hindi language.
The candidate should be open to travel as per the project’s demand.

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