Job Description

Organization:            INDIA CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE

Job Title:                    SENIOR MANAGER – FOOD SYSTEMS

Reports to:                SECTOR CATALYST STRATEGY LEAD

Location:                    DELHI / MUMBAI (Preferred) OR BASED IN OTHER METROS

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About ICC:

The India Climate Collaborative (ICC) was established in 2020 to coordinate and support Indian philanthropists scaling corporate and family philanthropy in India for climate impact. They unlock

philanthropic capital, identify catalytic climate priorities, and create connective infrastructure to support that mission The ICC was founded by some of India's pre-eminent corporate and philanthropic leaders, including Rohini Nilekani, Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, Nadir Godrej, and

others.

The team is small yet mighty, tight?knit, and driven by a shared passion for achieving our audacious goals. ICC value self-starters; someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get

things done, while doing it well. The ideal candidate is mission-driven, has strong attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.

Read more about India Climate Collaborative’s work at: https://indiaclimatecollaborative.org/

About this Role:

The Senior Manager for Food Systems will be responsible for all aspects of grant and program management, focusing on agroecological approaches, sustainable food systems, and enhancing resilience in agricultural landscapes. Candidates with experience in rural development, agriculture, forest ecosystems, climate adaptation, NBS and resilience building will be prioritized.

The Senior Manager will report to ICC’s Sector Catalyst Strategy Lead.

Responsibilities:

Grants/Programme Management: 

o Lead the day-to-day execution and management of the Agroecological Transformations and  Food Systems Programmes and Funds  

o Implement a people-first approach, focusing on vulnerable ecosystems including agriculture, forests, and wetlands.

o Provide leadership to ICC-supported initiatives through strategic planning, networking, and knowledge sharing.

o Oversee grant management and liaise with partner organizations, ensuring regular monitoring and relationship management from inception to grant closure.

o Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, supporting program partners and ensuring effective knowledge integration.

Donor and Consortium Management: 

o Develop and support donor engagement strategies, including presentations, reports, trackers, and other deliverables.

o Assist in creating donor collateral such as newsletters and fundraising materials.

o Manage relationships with donors and consortia, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives.

o Provide sector knowledge and insights for communications and collaterals.

Fundraising: 

o Lead fundraising efforts for the Agroecological Transformations (CAT) programme, identifying and securing new funding opportunities.

o Develop compelling proposals and pitches to attract funding from private and corporate philanthropies.

o Maintain and expand a network of potential donors and funding partners.

Insights and Knowledge Generation:

o Stay updated on the latest developments in food systems, agriculture, climate resilience, NBS, Land Use, biodiversity, and land use.

o Develop and support the creation of sectoral knowledge products and ecosystem roadmaps, sharing insights and learnings with the sector and for internal guidance.

Develop ICC’s Offering on Food Systems:

o Enhance ICC’s portfolio and strategic approach to food systems, integrating agroecological principles and practices.

o Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement innovative food systems projects and initiatives.

o Promote ICC’s work on food systems transformation through conferences, publications, and other public forums.

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks.

The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Eligibility Criteria

Must Haves:                                                                                                          

·      A master’s degree in agriculture sciences, sustainable agriculture management, forest studies, rural development, environmental and sustainability management, or a related field.

·      At least 12 to 14 years of relevant work experience.

·      Strong interest and understanding of Indian food systems, agricultural landscapes, climate issues, and the non-profit sector.

·      Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in creating high quality reports, presentations, and documentation.

·      Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing diverse external stakeholders.

·      Ability to process and compile information from multiple sources into presentable formats.

·      Attention to detail and excellent review skills.

·      Strategic and creative thinking abilities, with strong project management skills.

·      Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

·      Solutions-oriented, resourceful, and adaptive in thinking.

What ICC offers:

·      Working with the leading minds on climate change across philanthropy, research institutions, government and implementing organizations, as part of India’s climate movement.

·      Growth and exposure in a quickly growing start-up organization, with a young team committed to professional development.

·      Opportunity to institute best practices, and develop ICC traditions, and be part of building the experience of working at the organization.  

·      A competitive salary based on industry standards.

Third Sector Partners is a pioneering cause-connected executive search firm and has been retained for this position. Interested candidates can send in their CVs along with three references and a cover note to iccseniormanager@gmail.com. The last date to send in your application is November 11^th 2024.  Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Candidate Profile

Post Graduation - MBA/PGDM

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Third Sector Partners
• About Organization:Third Sector Partners is a pioneering cause-connected executive search firm and has been retained for this position. Interested candidates can send in their CVs along with three references and a cover note to iccseniormanager@gmail.com. The last date to send in your application is November 11th 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  
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