Upcoming need- Climate Change & Climate Action Specialist- Multiple Location

ICF Olson; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Climate Change & Climate Action Specialist to provide technical leadership in developing and implementing climate mitigation and adaptation strategies for urban and regional development programs.

The role supports governments in preparing climate action plans, GHG inventories, vulnerability assessments, and implementation frameworks aligned with national and international climate commitments. It is a full-time project-based engagement with travel across India.

Qualifications

• Essential: Master's in Climate Change/Environmental Science/Engineering/Sustainability.
• Preferred: PhD or climate certifications.

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.

Education

Master's in Climate Change/Environmental Science/Engineering/Sustainability

PhD or climate certifications

Tools

GHG Inventory

Carbon Accounting

MRV

Net Zero

Job description

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 Locations

• 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

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