World Resources Institute
Senior Program Manager, Climate Finance
Mumbai, MH, IN
RemoteFull time roleSenior Level
16 days ago
About the Job
- Develop strategic plans for climate finance, aligning them with broader subnational and national development goals and climate action plans.
- Develop and identify key research questions for the team to address, focusing on climate finance ecosystem gaps and opportunities.
- Lead research on fiscal policies and public finance mechanisms to accelerate climate finance mobilization at the subnational and national levels.
- Contribute to quantitative research, including financial assessments, policy analysis, and thematic studies on innovative climate finance mechanisms.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends in climate finance ecosystems, policy landscapes, and sectoral developments.
- Identify and assess potential funding sources across public finance channels, including budgetary allocations, fiscal incentives, subsidies, and intergovernmental transfers to support climate initiatives.
- Identify and assess potential funding sources, including public, private, and blended finance mechanisms, while conducting financial assessments to identify funding gaps, investment opportunities, risk management measures, and cost-effective climate adaptation and mitigation measures.
- Prepare funding proposals for climate projects, including feasibility studies, budgeting, risk assessments, and financial modeling.
- Assess potential for blended finance structures and develop well-articulated business cases for pilot climate projects.
- Coordinate engagement with stakeholders through roundtables, seminars, workshops, policy dialogues, and training activities.
- Collaborate with government agencies, financial institutions, NGOs, and community groups to mobilize support and resources for climate initiatives.
- Build capacity within government departments to leverage innovative and blended financial structures for climate action.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing efforts related to climate finance, including organizing workshops, training sessions, and learning events.
- Produce high-quality research publications, policy briefs, blogs, and articles that translate research into clear insights.
- Contribute to developing new ideas, frameworks, tools, and research methods to track and strengthen climate action planning.
- Advocate for effective climate finance policies and regulations at the subnational and national levels.
- Postgraduate degree in finance, economics, climate finance, public policy, or a related field.
- 10-12 years of experience in climate finance, financial modeling, sustainable investment, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of public finance systems, budgetary processes, and fiscal policy instruments at subnational and national levels.
- Experience in researching and analyzing government fiscal policies related to climate action and sustainable development.
- 2+ years of experience leading teams and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of the climate finance ecosystem, including public, private, and blended finance mechanisms.
- Strong track record of leading research publications and policy briefs on climate finance topics.
- Hands-on experience in financial assessments, economic modeling, and scenario planning.
- Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software.
- Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical financial concepts for diverse audiences.
- Experience working with government departments at subnational and national levels is highly desirable.
- Work at the forefront of Climate Policy Research: Work at the nexus of people, nature, and climate, where we apply cutting-edge economic models and creative problem-solving to drive holistic, equitable, and sustainable outcomes.
- Set the Benchmark for Research Excellence: At WRI India, we uphold the highest standards of research quality, objectivity, and integrity to deliver evidence-based insights and practical solutions that drive meaningful change.
- Join a Team That Inspires and Supports You: Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace where passionate colleagues collaborate to tackle complex environmental challenges, drive meaningful change, and uplift each other along the way
- Collaborate with a Global Network of Experts: Engage with a global network of thought leaders and experts who bring innovative approaches to address real-world policy issues.
Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance & project needs)
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About the Company
World Resources Institute
Washington, DC, USA
1001-5000
<p><strong>WRI Overview</strong> </p> <p><a href="http://www.wri.org/">World Resources Institute</a> (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. </p> <p>We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect. </p> <p>The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development <a href="http://www.wri.org/about/mission-goals">challenges</a>, and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact. </p> <p>We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $150 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 1,000+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in <a href="https://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/africa">Africa</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/brazil">Brazil</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/china">China</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/europe">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/india">India</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/indonesia">Indonesia</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/mexico">Mexico</a> and the <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/united-states">United States</a> as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions. </p> <p>WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.</p>
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