Partnerships Officer - Climate Change

1. POSITION VACANT: Partnerships Officer (Climate Change), Climate Group, New Delhi

2. ORGANISATION BACKGROUND:

Climate Group (CG) drives accelerated climate action. The organisation's goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.

CG focuses attention on systems with the highest emissions and where their networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. It does this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

CG shares what it achieves together to show more organisations what they can do collectively. An international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, CG has offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi, and New York.

For more information about CG, please visit https://www.theclimategroup.org/.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

CG is looking for a talented, ambitious and experienced Partnerships Officer (PO) to join CG's dynamic team in New Delhi. The PO shall play a critical role in driving collaborations and partnerships among businesses, states, and civil society organisations in the region by engaging with relevant stakeholders to support on program development of CG India office.

Reporting to the Senior Manager- South Asia Government Relations, the Partnerships Officer (PO) shall be undertake the following responsibilities:

Key Job Responsibilities:

(1) Provide support to the global fundraising team on prospect research for funding partnerships for India program;

(2) Work directly with the Global Fundraising Team to cultivate and steward relationship with existing network of individuals, institutions, government and corporate partners to diversify and grow income streams for India program;

(3) Work closely with program teams to meet cultivation, and proposal deadlines for funding opportunities for India program;

(4) Develop a long-term funder engagement and execution plan to diversify partnerships and sustained income generation opportunities in line with organizational funding strategies and programmatic priorities;

(5) Work independently and with global teams to develop concept notes, project proposals, funding campaign collateral and pitch documents;

(6) Explore other partnership opportunities beyond funding community, viz. national and state level agencies, civil society organizations, technical institutions, and experts, to support ongoing and prospective programs;

(7) Engage in best practices and processes for donor recognition, outreach, and response and feedback to program teams regularly;

(8) Propose and engage in a variety of events and activities thoughtfully representing Climate Group to building strategic networks;

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:

Applicants must have a relevant qualification aligned with the role.

Experience:

(1) Applicants must have demonstrated, in-depth experience in partnerships, fundraising, and business development;

(2) Relevant experience working on climate policy or related issues in India/South Asia;

(3) Experience in developing partnerships and business development outreach and conversations with potential funders;

(4) Experience in sophisticated relationship management and with a strong return on income generation outcomes.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Demonstrable experience in non-profit environments with strong professional communications skills;

(2) Excellent written and verbal communication skills fluent in written and spoken English;

(3) Strong organizational skills with a methodical approach to working on a number of tasks simultaneously and within hard deadlines;

(4) Strong research skills; ability to gather and analyze material and present findings in a concise manner;

(5) A strong team player under pressure;

(6) Proactive self-starter and able to work independently.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation budgeted for the position is INR 10-11 lacs per annum, based on experience.

Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

Some of the additional benefits include:

(a) 25 days leave per annum;

(b) Long-service holiday bonus of an additional day after three and six years of service;

(c) Paid leave for volunteering, moving house and getting married;

(d) Reimbursement for private medical insurance;

(e) Monthly well-being allowance;

(f) Hybrid and flexible working;

(g) Gratuity benefit;

(h) Comprehensive learning and development initiatives to help you reach your full potential.

6. LOCATION: New Delhi

7. MODE OF WORKING: Flexible and hybrid (Three days from the office and two days from home).

8. REFERENCE: PO-CG

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Climate Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organisation is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone in their team has the opportunity to thrive and excel. CG welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all backgrounds.