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 candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing our intelligence and advisory work at the nexus of resilience, climate adaptation, land-use, forests, and livelihoods. This position will strengthen our resilience portfolio by scanning, analyzing, and providing insights to identify emerging opportunities, and by designing and curating strategic “big bets” and innovative solutions that enhance land and ecosystem resilience while scaling nature-based solutions in forests and landscapes.A core responsibility will be to foster synergies with our ongoing work on food systems and climate resilience, ensuring an integrated and cross-sectoral approach across thematic areas.The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in rural land use and land resilience, combined with the ability to strategically integrate agricultural adaptation, ecosystem-based approaches, and sustainable land management into a cohesive strategy for advancing climate resilience.This role will report to the Intelligence & Advisory Team Lead.Key Responsibilities:Sectoral Intelligence & Advisory
- Shape and expand the organization’s thinking on resilience with a focus on land, forests, agriculture, and rural livelihoods
- Bring an understanding of the emerging themes in the ecosystem and be able to scope out key emerging areas and trends and work on curating solutions that can be scaled
- Work on horizon scanning and trends in the sector to be able to design, curate or source high-impact initiatives that integrate nature-based and community-based solutions, aligned with long-term climate resilience strategies
- Develop frameworks, methodologies, and scalable models that strengthen rural adaptation systems and advance ecosystem-based resilience at both local and national levels
- Anticipate emerging trends and identify strategic opportunities in climate adaptation, land resilience, nature-based solutions and sustainable livelihoods
Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
- Support the design and implementation of fundraising strategies by mapping opportunities and engaging with donors, philanthropies, and corporate partners
- Contribute to the development of high-quality technical and financial proposals that connect program goals with funder priorities
- Maintain and expand a network of potential donors and funding partners
Knowledge & Communication
- Develop and synthesize actionable insights, case studies, and policy briefs to inform the wider climate adaptation and resilience ecosystem
- Contribute to knowledge dissemination by supporting publications, presentations, and engagement in sectoral dialogues
- Support strategic communications efforts to enhance program visibility and positioning within the climate, land use, nature-based solutions and rural adaptation space
- Facilitate internal knowledge sharing to strengthen synergies across adaptation, food systems, and resilience portfolios
Stakeholder Engagement, Convenings & Advocacy
- Support engagement with government, philanthropy, private sector, and civil society stakeholders to advance program priorities on climate adaptation and land resilience
- Represent the program in relevant dialogues, policy forums, and collaborative platforms to strengthen its presence and influence in the ecosystem
- Build and maintain networks across adaptation, land use, nature-based solutions, and finance communities to drive collective action
- Design, implement and manage convenings and multi-stakeholder events—including roundtables, workshops, and learning exchanges—ensuring they foster meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration for systemic impact
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams—including engagement, communications, finance, and operations—to ensure program activities are well-coordinated, communicated clearly, and implemented effectively
- Coordinate with other program verticals (such as food systems, urban resilience, and energy) to align adaptation and land resilience efforts with wider organizational strategies
- Support day-to-day program operations by managing tasks, balancing priorities, and tracking progress to ensure adaptation initiatives remain on schedule and achieve intended outcomes
Key Criteria for Selection:
- Master’s or PhD in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Rural Development, Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, or related disciplines
- Strong grounding in rural land use, agriculture, forestry, or ecosystem management, with demonstrated focus on climate adaptation, resilience-building, and nature-based solutions
- 10-14 years of substantive experience in managing and delivering programs focused on climate adaptation, land resilience, nature-based solutions or rural livelihoods
- Hands-on experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with government agencies, philanthropic institutions, civil society, academia, and private sector actors
- Prior exposure to grant management, donor engagement, and knowledge dissemination (policy briefs, case studies, or thought leadership outputs)
- Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder convenings such as workshops, roundtables, or collaborative platforms, with a demonstrated ability to translate dialogues into actionable outcomes
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce compelling policy briefs, program strategies, and presentations
- Demonstrated competence in program design, implementation, and monitoring, balancing strategic direction with operational execution
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: Delhi/hybridEmployment type: ConsultantReporting to: Intelligence & Advisory Team Lead.
The India Climate Collaborative registered as “Council of Philanthropies for Climate Action” is an equal opportunity employer.
