iFOREST is inviting applications from experienced and dynamic professionals for the position of Programme Lead, Urban Resilience. The ideal candidate must have leadership qualities and a passion for developing sustainable, climate-resilient, and vibrant urban areas.

Location: Noida (onsite)

Required Experience: Minimum 10 years

About iFOREST & Urban Resilience Programme

iFOREST is an environmental research and innovation organisation that seeks to identify, promote, and scale-up solutions for some of the most pressing environment–development challenges, and to make environmental protection a peoples’ movement by informing and engaging the citizenry on significant issues and Programmes. Our core areas of operations include –Climate Change, Just Transition, Green Energy, Urban Resilience, Waste and Pollution, Natural Resource Management, and Environmental and Climate Governance.
The Urban Resilience Programme focuses on building ‘Climate Resilient Cities’, with a comprehensive outlook of shaping the future of our urban areas that are thriving, green, and sustainable.



Specific areas of work will include developing heat and cooling action plans, urban design to enhance climate resilience, promoting green cooling technologies, and supporting policy and project implementation.

About the role
The successful candidate would be responsible for leading and delivering various outputs of the Urban Resilience Programme, including research, policy, and public engagement, that are impactful and can help to achieve outcomes.
The comprehensive set of tasks required for leading and executing impactful research and engagement work in this context would broadly entail:
• Lead and manage various research projects.
• Lead and conduct (as required) in-depth primary and secondary research, that includes quantitative and qualitative assessments.
• Write analytical reports, policy papers, articles, and other forms of communication materials suitable for policy and public engagement.
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📌 Programme Lead (Noida)
🏢 International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST)
📍 Noida