Executive - Climate Action

United Way Mumbai; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way Mumbai is seeking a proactive team member to drive Natural Resource Management and climate action projects. The role emphasizes mobilizing citizens to create measurable environmental impacts and long-term change.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, 1–3 years of experience in project management, and excellent communication skills. A willingness to travel extensively within India is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in managing Natural Resource Management projects or community outreach programs.
• Self-starter with strong community mobilization skills.
• Proficient in English and Hindi; Marathi is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing project deliverables under manager guidance.
• On-ground execution of climate action projects.
• High-quality report writing and documentation.

Skills

Community mobilization

Communication (written and oral)

Organizational skills

Project management

Data management

Education

Post-Graduation / Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reports to: Manager – Climate Action

Job Overview

The person will be responsible for the execution and field implementation of United Way Mumbai's Natural Resource Management & climate action projects. The role focuses on driving initiatives related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, Natural Resource Management, and community-led climate resilience. We are looking for a proactive team member who is passionate about mobilizing citizens and multiple stakeholders to drive measurable environmental impact and long-term behavioral change.

Job Description

• Planning and executing end-to-end project deliverables and operational plans under the guidance of the Manager
• Developing structured quarterly action plans and timelines to ensure seamless on-ground project execution
• On-ground execution and field implementation of Natural Resource Management/ Soil and Water conservation & climate action projects
• Establishing clear quarterly action plans to meet key project milestones under the guidance of the Manager
• Stakeholder management and liaison with municipal corporation departments, state bodies (MPCB, Forest Dept), corporate partners, and NGOs
• Mobilization of schools, colleges (NSS units), and citizen groups to secure active public participation in climate literacy and conservation drives
• Development of impactful IEC materials focused on climate action and Natural Resource Management.
• Monitoring and evaluation of project activities on the ground to ensure targets are met efficiently
• High-quality report writing, data management, and documentation for donor and internal submissions.
• Any other responsibility assigned as and when required.

Profile Requisites

• Post-Graduation / Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering/ Agriculture/ Horticulture or a relevant field
• 1–3 years of experience in managing Natural Resource Management projects, CSR projects, or community outreach programs
• Self-starter with excellent community mobilization and outreach skills
• Organized and an excellent communicator—written as well as oral
• Able to multi-task and an excellent team player
• A people's person with a natural flair and passion towards environmental sustainability and climate action
• Proficient in communicating in English and Hindi (proficiency in Marathi will be an added preference)
• Proficient with MS Office
• Willing to travel extensively in the field across India.

Remuneration

Subject to relevant qualification, experience & merit; the salary range is INR 4.5 LPA to 6 LPA.