Position Overview

The Climate Change & Climate Action Specialist will provide technical expertise in developing and implementing climate mitigation and adaptation strategies for urban and regional development programmes. The expert will support governments in preparing climate action plans, greenhouse gas inventories, vulnerability assessments, emissions reduction strategies and implementation frameworks aligned with national and international climate commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Climate Action Plans.
Conduct climate vulnerability assessments.
Prepare GHG inventories.
Develop mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Prepare climate indicators.
Support governance systems.
Review climate policies.
Develop investment priorities.
Prepare technical reports.
Conduct workshops.
Integrate climate into infrastructure.
Support data analysis.
Prepare implementation roadmaps.

Educational Qualifications
Essential: Master's in Climate Change/Environmental Science/Engineering/Sustainability.

Preferred: PhD or climate certifications.

Professional Experience:

8+ years preparing climate action plans, vulnerability assessments and government advisory.

Technical Competencies:





Climate Adaptation; Climate Mitigation; GHG Inventory; Carbon Accounting; Climate Risk; Urban Resilience; MRV; Net Zero.

Preferred Sector Experience :

Urban Climate; Sustainable Cities; Renewable Energy; Transport; Water; Solid Waste.

Core Competencies
Technical Analysis; Systems Thinking; Report Writing; Stakeholder Engagement; Research; Problem Solving.

Assignment Nature: Full time project-based(contract)engagement with travel across India and coordination with government agencies for multiple locations as mentioned below.

Cluster

North & Central India

Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand

South India

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Goa

East India

Jharkhand

North-East & Eastern Himalayan Region

Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact for assistance.

📌 Upcoming need- Climate Change & Climate Action Specialist- Multiple Location (India)
🏢 ICF
📍 India