Program Manager - Heat
Program Manager - Heat
Posted on :
25-06-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
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 Indias pre-eminent corporate and philanthropic leaders including Rohini Nilekani Ratan Tata Anand Mahindra Nadir Godrej and others.
Our team is small yet mighty tightknit 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 aProgram Manager Heatto 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 actiondriving program execution building a domestic donor coalition and strengthening cross-sector partnerships.
The Program Manager will oversee the day-to-day delivery of ICCs 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 actionhelping ICC translate insights into scalable solutions for heat resilience and equitable cooling in India.
You will report to theIntelligence & Advisory Team Lead and collaborate closely with ICCs engagement philanthropy communications and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Delivery & Implementation
Support the execution of ICCs 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 coalitionfocused on heat and coolinghelping 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 deliverhigh-functioning events including roundtables bilateral meetings thematic convenings and workshops.
Oversee event operationsdeveloping 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 ICCs heat work across networks.
5. Research & Knowledge Management
Commission or conduct focused research (e.g. policy mapping donor landscape solution assessments) to inform ICCs strategy and offerings.
Synthesize findings into clear actionable knowledge products tailored for different audiencesespecially donors and implementation partners.
Track developments in climate urban and cooling policy at national and international levels to keep ICCs 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 (e.g. urban resilience public health energy livelihoods).
Proactively manage competing priorities and anticipate upcoming tasks to keep ICCs 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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
