Program Head - Fundraising Landscape Restoration
Program Head - Fundraising Landscape Restoration
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Program Head Fundraising Landscape Restoration
Who we are and what we do
WRI India an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI Indias mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research analysis and recommendations WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth promote livelihoods and enhance human wellbeing.
We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI) a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Program Overview for Food Land and Water:
WRI Indias Food Land and Water program aims to inform Indias transition towards sustainable and resilient food and land use systems focusing on developing interdisciplinary naturebased solutions like landscape restoration sustainable agriculture to mitigate climate impacts enhance jobs and livelihoods and improve nutritional security. To catalyse systems change with a focus on circular food systems in India we also focus on developing equitable strategies to reduce food loss and food waste and mitigate climate impacts.
With broader systems change and food systems perspective we work with diverse stakeholders like governments businesses civil society partners and farmer producer organizations to inform and develop land use strategies based on robust evidence and analysis to build the resilience of local communities to mitigate climate impacts bridge capacity gaps monitor progress and inform a pathway to building a restoration economy for people nature and climate.
About your role:
Restoration is gaining momentum in India as a strategy that delivers multiple benefits including food and water security biodiversity enhancement job creation livelihood improvements and climate change mitigation and adaptation. To achieve impact at scale restoration efforts need to be funded by philanthropy CSR bilateral grants and private finance. This requires a blended finance approach to mitigate the risks inherent in this early sector and to ensure available finance is appropriate for restoration business models. Restoration businesses deliver a range of products (e.g. fruits bamboo) and services (e.g. water carbon biodiversity).
Reporting to the Executive Program Director of the Food Land and Water you will be responsible for unlocking diverse forms of capital towards restoration. You will spearhead fundraising from CSR and philanthropic sources through engagement with donors and coalition building. You will design and execute strategies to unlock causeappropriate market capital. You will also work with other program teams international offices and partner organizations to ensure effective deployment of capital in FLW programs related to financing restoration.
Reporting to the Executive Program Director of the Food Land and Water you will be responsible for unlocking diverse forms of capital towards restoration. You will spearhead fundraising from CSR and philanthropic sources through engagement with donors and coalition building. You will design and execute strategies to unlock causeappropriate market capital. You will also work with other program teams international offices and partner organizations to ensure effective deployment of capital in FLW programs related to financing restoration.
How your day will unfold:
Fundraising 60
Lead on finance strategy development partnerships and fundraising proposals (presentations narratives budgets) for FLW
Lead on building funding products that matches innovative solutions for different kinds of capital based on clear donor value proposition for different kinds of capital raised from foundations CSR corporations governments and individual donors for restoration
Support donor engagement including relationship building and preparing materials to enhance donor relations for finance and markets.
Monitor relevant international and national finance landscape identifying strategic opportunities for the program to develop blending finance mechanisms
Lead on finance strategy development partnerships and fundraising proposals (presentations narratives budgets) for FLW
Lead on building funding products that matches innovative solutions for different kinds of capital based on clear donor value proposition for different kinds of capital raised from foundations CSR corporations governments and individual donors for restoration
Support donor engagement including relationship building and preparing materials to enhance donor relations for finance and markets.
Monitor relevant international and national finance landscape identifying strategic opportunities for the program to develop blending finance mechanisms
Influence strategy and research 20
Explores knowledge gaps where WRI Indias research can improve the quality and quantity of restoration finance available.
Influence strategy and research (by bringing in market feedback to contribute to strategy bring market view to influence research agenda and coauthor products
Explores knowledge gaps where WRI Indias research can improve the quality and quantity of restoration finance available.
Influence strategy and research (by bringing in market feedback to contribute to strategy bring market view to influence research agenda and coauthor products
Partnership and coalition building 20
Building partnerships and coalitions by mapping the landscape identify potential partners be at key events proactively identify platforms and ecosystem initiatives
Network and engage key stakeholders in program projects to raise different forms of capital.
Represent the organization at events coalitions roundtables and similar settings.
Understand and promote the tools and solutions offered by the FLW program.
Enable strategic communication on restoration internally and with external partners.
Building partnerships and coalitions by mapping the landscape identify potential partners be at key events proactively identify platforms and ecosystem initiatives
Network and engage key stakeholders in program projects to raise different forms of capital.
Represent the organization at events coalitions roundtables and similar settings.
Understand and promote the tools and solutions offered by the FLW program.
Enable strategic communication on restoration internally and with external partners.
Qualification and Requirements that we seek:
Masters degree in business finance economics or a related field.
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in fundraising building strategic partnership leadership and partnership development within the natural resource management restoration sectors.
Experience with fundraising for 79 figure grants and working with donors private investors
Experience leading teams in the design and delivery of marketoriented solutions and/or structuring capitalizing and implementing financial instruments
Experience with the private sector especially corporate business or financial systems related to land use and/or restoration.
Understanding of finance restoration sustainability investments business models ESG green finance and/or landscape and restoration in India.
Proficiency in developing financial models for investment analysis and valuations.
You have experience leading highlevel research and communicating complex ideas to different audiences
Excellent communication partner management and donor engagement skills.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Professional fluency in English fluency in one more Indian language (e.g. Hindi) is an advantage.
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into applicable plans.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Datadriven approach to decisionmaking and continuous improvement.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fastpaced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with multiple partners.
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in fundraising building strategic partnership leadership and partnership development within the natural resource management restoration sectors.
Experience with fundraising for 79 figure grants and working with donors private investors
Experience leading teams in the design and delivery of marketoriented solutions and/or structuring capitalizing and implementing financial instruments
Experience with the private sector especially corporate business or financial systems related to land use and/or restoration.
Understanding of finance restoration sustainability investments business models ESG green finance and/or landscape and restoration in India.
Proficiency in developing financial models for investment analysis and valuations.
You have experience leading highlevel research and communicating complex ideas to different audiences
Excellent communication partner management and donor engagement skills.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Professional fluency in English fluency in one more Indian language (e.g. Hindi) is an advantage.
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into applicable plans.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Datadriven approach to decisionmaking and continuous improvement.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fastpaced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with multiple partners.
Salary and Benefits:toCTC Per Annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Location: Mumbai India
Duration: 2 Years (extendable based on performance and project requirements). The start date is as soon as possible.
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
WRI India values and promotes diversity equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions concerns and information about diversity equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
Learn more about WRI Indias commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI).Click Here
Peoplecentric to the core:
We keep our people at the centre of everything we do from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy happy engaged and growing.
Some of the nonmonetary benefits that our staff get:
Health benefits:We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Health benefits:We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Term Insurance:Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staffmember
Employee Assistance program:Promoting mental wellbeing and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying worklife balance
Health & Nutrition:Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle
Flexible work schedule:Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job
Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff encourage new learning opportunities
Rest and Recharge weeks:We encourage staff to take time off to rest rejuvenate upskill and pursue their interests.
Our leave policy:Avail personal time off at 36 per year along with public holidays maternity paternity and adoption leaves.
Click here to know more about our benefitsCareers WRI INDIA (wriindia)
Equal employment @WRI India
We believe in equal employment it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste religion sex age marital status sexual orientation parental status or disability.
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