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, civil society, 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 a Senior Manager – Climate Solutions to support and drive the sourcing, curation, and strategic deployment of climate solutions for philanthropy. This role is central to ICC’s ambition of building a healthy climate ecosystem in India by developing pathways and pipelines of solutions across funder types (HNIs, Foundations, CSR). The Senior Manager will work in close collaboration with ICC’s other functions- Philanthropy, Intelligence, Design & Catalyse, and Global South Cooperation, to:
- 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
They will report to the Lead – Climate Solutions & Corporate Philanthropy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Driving Strategy & Action Plan
- 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
- Sourcing & Curation of Climate Solutions
- 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
- Ensuring Funder Alignment
- 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
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- 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
- Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement
- 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 These are an indicative list of roles and responsibilities
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
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/Mumbai
To apply
: Please apply on the link with a brief letter stating interest and qualifications for the position along with your resume.
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.
