Head of Climate Governance Programme

The Head of Climate Governance Programme at beBee Careers in Noida, India, requires expertise in climate change legislation and governance. The role involves leading a team, assessing climate governance frameworks, developing policy recommendations, and managing outreach strategies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 8 years of experience in climate policy. This is a full-time position and not remote.
Programme Director - Climate Change

This position requires a deep understanding of the legislative and institutional frameworks governing climate change in India and globally. The successful candidate must demonstrate proven aptitude, substantial experience, and a track record of leading a multi-disciplinary team of 5+ professionals engaged in research and engagement on climate.

About the Role:
• Lead the research initiatives under the climate programme, specifically on focusing on policy and regulatory issues of climate change.
• Assess the effectiveness of current climate governance frameworks and identify gaps in legislation, institutions, and implementation.
• Develop actionable recommendations for policy reform and institutional strengthening to support ambitious climate action.
• Guide the development and preparation of long-term roadmaps on climate change action, action plans at the sub-national levels (state, district, city, as required) along with team members.
• Conceptualize, write, and review research documents, including analytical reports, policy papers, factsheets, etc.
• Design and manage a comprehensive outreach strategy for the programme as well as for projects therein.
• Enable the generation of policy-research partnerships with government, industry, and other stakeholders.
• Build and leverage relationships to design and conduct roundtables, convenings, and report release meetings with government, industry, civil society, media, etc.
• Represent the organisation in national and international forums, contributing to discussions on climate governance.

Key Responsibilities:
• To lead the programme and develop strategies to promote climate action in line with the organisation's mission.
• To provide technical support and guidance to team members in the development of research reports and other programme outputs.
• To establish and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, industry, and civil society organisations to advance the programme's objectives.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, public policy, or international relations.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in climate policy/international law/public policy.
• Proven track record of leading a team of professionals and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of climate-related laws, policies, and governance structures in the Indian context.

What We Offer:

An opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative solutions to address climate change.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary and benefits package will be highly competitive within the think tank space.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit their application by email, including a cover letter and CV.