Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Director, Industry to support SED Fund’s grant management and projects portfolio and manage them throughout their lifecycle. ie Concept development, co-creation, detailed proposal stage, programme execution/ implementation phase and closure.

• Contribute to the formulation, implementation and ambitions of Industry work stream related strategies.

• Assist in the identification and assessment of potential grantee organisations and other partners, ensuring alignment with the organisation's priorities, mission and values.

• Follow up review, improvement and customisation of concept notes, proposals, due diligence, contracts, reports and other grantee/consultant deliverables, including supervising and ensuring timely course corrections as needed.

• Collaborate with the Programme Team to execute strategies that align with the organisation's goals and objectives in areas such as Industry Decarbonisation, and Clean Energy.

• Support the Programme Team by managing the Programme Team’s budget and the interface with the Grants Management System and with Operations Team to ensure a smooth programmatic delivery.

• Support and at times lead the organisation's efforts in stakeholder engagement, networking, and partnership building to ensure an expanding ecosystem focused on enabling systematic decarbonisation of the Industry Sector.

• Assist in initiatives related to knowledge sharing and capacity building among relevant stakeholders, including providing support with event organisation.

• Collaborate closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager and the Operations Team to design and track the project’s activities, outputs, outcomes and impact, including gathering reliable data to contribute to impact assessments and reporting.

• Stay up to date on emerging trends, policies, and best practices.

Experiences and Competencies

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Finance, Sustainability Studies, Energy Management, Business Studies, Environment Studies etc.) and preferably at least 5-7 years of experience working on Industry Transition and Decarbonisation .

• Ideally, must have worked in a combination any of the following; Consultancies, Corporate, Industry, bilaterals or multi laterals, certification bodies etc on Technical Assistance, Sustainability Projects, Donor Projects, Policy Analysis, National or Sub National Industry Policies related to Industry Transition in India.

• Knowledge and experience on Industry decarbonisation approaches, partnerships and pathways on GHG intensive sectors like steel, cement, built environment, green buildings, chemicals and SMEs.

• Previous operations and project management experience is desirable.

• Previous experience in bid management/assistance and managing networks is desirable

• Experience with the domains of sustainability reporting/frameworks, green buildings, industry policy, financing and or innovation/acceleration / climatech frameworks is desirable.

• Excellent understanding of India's socio-economic context is a must.

• Ability to represent the organisation with a wide spectrum of stakeholders and platforms and at sub national, national, regional and global level.

The successful candidate must possess the following:

• Strong experience and passion for Industry Transition, Decarbonisation, Sustainability, Climate Change and multi-stakeholder engagements.

• Ability to make effective connections among various stakeholders, such as corporates, industry/sector associations, research bodies, policy bodies and practice, academic institutions, other philanthropic foundations and the overall eco system.

• Ability to bring your own views, opinions and expertise in Climate Action and Just Transition to the position. 

• Be able to formulate strategies in line with organisation’s goals, work stream goals and sector priorities/issues even when data points are ambiguous

• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise, simplify and act upon complex information.

• Ability to understand and synergise global and national expectations with ground level realities.

• Self-confident, collegial, flexible and diplomatic, with an understanding and appreciation of the role of a grant-making institution.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Computer literate, with a high level of comfort with productivity applications which enable working in a multi-country environment.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and transnational teams

• Other skills include: The ability to be a team player; convey problems and issues clearly and succinctly and maintain openness to people with diverse views, while bringing your own views, expertise and opinions in climate action and just transition into the position.

What we offer

Employment and Benefits

This is a full-time role, and a long-term commitment with an permanent contract. We are envisaging this as a full-time role, but are happy to discuss hours with the right candidate. SED Fund offers a competitive and equitable compensation package with the goal of attracting and retaining exceptional people. There is also a generous benefits package in line with local standards. 

Equal Opportunity Employer   

As an equal opportunity employer, SED Fund recognises the power of a diverse community and strongly encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. The organisation is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with physical disabilities to perform the job. 

Location

This a full-time position based in India. The work environment is remote/home office. Some (international) travel may be required. 

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in India.  

Start date:

Approximately May/June 2025.

How to Apply 

If you are excited by this job opportunity, please click Apply to apply for the position.

At SED Fund, we recognise and affirm the use of technology to aid your job search. However, we recommend you limit or avoid the use of AI for your application. In our endeavour to find the right candidate for this role, we value and welcome your authenticity in the recruitment process.

The deadline for applications is Monday 3rd March 2025.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply. 

All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise. 

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