Lead –Programme Development, Advocacy & Partnerships
Core
Lead programme development, advocacy, and partnerships to accelerate corporate sustainability and advance WWF's conservation goals in India.
Role type
Senior IC programme lead (sustainable business & policy)
Builds
Corporate sustainability portfolios, policy briefs, multi-stakeholder coalitions, and sector-wide adoption of sustainable business practices
Domain
Environmental conservation, sustainable business, climate action, and policy advocacy in India
Required skills
programme development, stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, partnership development, project management, proposal development, fundraising, strategic inputs for business operations, multi-stakeholder coalition building
Preferred skills
understanding of climate, biodiversity, and supply chain sustainability frameworks, experience with SBTi, SBTN, RE100, Net zero, Biodiversity & Water Risk Filters
Technologies
SBTi, SBTN, RE100, Net zero, Biodiversity & Water Risk Filters
Responsibilities
Lead proposal development and donor engagement to expand WWF-India's corporate stewardship portfolio; Manage projects to ensure timely delivery of outcomes, technical quality, and effective reporting; Lead corporate engagement across key sectors to advance climate action, net-zero commitments, ESG integration, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable supply chains; Track and analyse emerging policies, regulations, and standards impacting business sustainability; Build and maintain partnerships with ministries, corporates, financial institutions, and industry bodies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
