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

ICF; New Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF in New Delhi 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 programmes. The role supports governments in preparing climate action plans, GHG inventories, vulnerability assessments, and implementation frameworks aligned with national commitments.

You will lead actions, engage stakeholders, and coordinate across multiple Indian states on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in climate change, environmental science, engineering or sustainability.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience advising governments on climate plans.
• Strong technical capabilities in greenhouse gas inventories and mitigation strategies.

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.

Skills

Climate Adaptation

Climate Mitigation

GHG Inventory

Carbon Accounting

Climate Risk

Urban Resilience

MRV

Net Zero

Education

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

PhD or climate certifications

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

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

Working at ICF

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