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Stillingsbeskrivelse
The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), is looking for a senior and accomplished professional to lead the organisation's Boiler and Heat Pump Programme under its industrial decarbonisation work.
A successful applicant must have a proven track record of leading programmes and teams, technical research and publications, and high-level engagement with government, industry, funders and related agencies. The candidate should ideally have sound technical and policy knowledge of industrial energy, GHG emissions, technology, efficiency, and related regulation and policy.
Location: Sector 132, Noida, India
Required Experience: 12+ years
The Industrial Decarbonization Programme
The Industrial Decarbonization Programme is a part of iFOREST's flagship initiative on Enabling Energy Transitions. The objective of the programme is to steer a green industry transition to support green growth and green jobs, while improving local environmental conditions and achieving climate goals. The focus is on conducting evidence-based research, including modelling studies to develop comprehensive roadmaps, identify policy solutions and provide technical support for industrial decarbonisation in sectors like steel, fertilizer, cement, bricks and at-risk MSME sectors. The transition in these sectors has the potential to deliver significant emissions reductions and generate impact at the state and national level.
The Programme is strongly focused on technical research and stakeholder engagement (especially with government departments/agencies and the industry) to achieve a green transition of fossil fuel-dependent factories that are associated with various industries.
Within this, the Boiler and Heat Pump Programme focuses on decarbonising industrial process heat in boiler-based industries and MSMEs, such as food & beverages, textiles, chemicals and pharma, through energy efficiency, energy audits, industrial heat pumps, cleaner technologies and supportive policy, with on-ground engagement in industrial states such as West Bengal and Maharashtra.
The Role
The Deputy Director will be responsible for the overall leadership, execution and delivery of the Boiler and Heat Pump Programme. This would entail programme and project implementation, funder engagement, budget management and reporting, supervision and quality of research outputs, and high-level engagement with government and industry, while leading a dedicated team. In addition, they would also be expected to shape the programme's strategy and grow its portfolio.
Specific tasks to be undertaken are
Lead programme and project execution
- Lead the planning, execution and implementation of the programme and its projects in line with institutional priorities.
- Lead, manage and build the capacity of the programme team, including researchers and state coordinators.
- Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of project outputs and milestones.
Funder engagement, budgets and reporting
- Manage relationships with funders and partners, and lead programme reporting.
- Oversee programme and project budgets, financial planning and compliance.
- Lead the development of new concept notes, proposals, theory of change and budgets to grow the programme.
Project supervision and research quality
- Supervise research design, methodology and analysis across projects.
- Review and finalise reports, policy papers and other outputs.
- Provide technical guidance on industrial energy, boilers, heat pumps, efficiency, GHG emissions and related policy.
High-level engagement, communication and outreach
- Lead high-level engagement and facilitation with central and state governments, regulators, industry and industry associations.
- Design and drive the programme's outreach and communication strategy.
- Represent iFOREST at national and international platforms, and author articles and communication materials.
- Build and leverage relationships to convene roundtables, consultations and report release events.
Additional duties
- Shape the overall strategy for the programme, aligned with institutional priorities, sector-specific issues and ongoing work of other key institutions.
- Identify new pathways, initiatives, and partnerships that contribute to programmatic goals.
- Contribute to the institution's brand building by representing iFOREST on various public platforms.
- Execute any related assignments that may arise in relation to the tasks or for further enhancement of the programme.
Qualification & Work Experience
- A BTech/MTech in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Energy or Environment) or a degree in Policy is required.
- Programme and team management experience in a think tank, consultancy, project management or industry role will be preferred.
- Working experience on industrial energy, GHG emissions, technology, efficiency, and related regulation and policy will be preferred.
- A track record of technical research, publications and presentations will be preferred.
- A minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience is required.
Competencies & Responsibilities
The successful candidate should have the following competencies
- Proven leadership in managing programmes, projects and teams
- Strong technical and policy knowledge of industrial energy, decarbonisation and efficiency
- Experience in funder engagement, budget management and reporting
- Ability to review and finalise technical reports of high quality.
- Strong record of high-level engagement with government, industry and other stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, presentation and representation skills.
Why Choose iFOREST
- Purpose-driven work: Contributing from sub-national to national and global goals.
- Professional development: In areas and sectors that are contemporary and pressing.
- Compensation: We offer a salary that is not only competitive but recognizes and rewards your commitment and talent.
- Inclusive Culture: Benefit from a supportive and diverse work environment.
Remuneration
Competitive salary as per the candidate's experience and proficiency. Final designation of successful candidate will be based on qualification and experience.
Application deadline & instructions
Om stillingen
Opslået
3 nov. 2026
Opdateret
3 nov. 2026
Jobtype
Fuldtid
Arbejdsplads
På stedet
Arbejdstid
UTC+05:30
Erfaring
12+ years
Arbejdsgiveriforest.global
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Om iFOREST
Virksomhedsoversigt
iFOREST (International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology)
New Delhi, Indien
2019
Specifikke oplysninger om antal ansatte for 2023 eller senere er ikke tilgængelige, men organisationen opererer i en skala, der understøtter forskellige programmer med forskerhold, politiske rådgivere og partnerskaber (kilde: iforest.global). Indtægtsoplysninger offentliggøres ikke, da det er en non-profit organisation.
Hvad de gør
iFOREST fokuserer på at facilitere overgange til ren energi snarere end at udvikle proprietære vedvarende energiteknologier som solpaneler eller vindmøller. I stedet tilbyder de væsentlig forskning, politisk rådgivning og kapacitetsopbygningsydelser, der har til formål at støtte overgangen fra kul til vedvarende energikilder i Indien (kilde: iforest.global). Organisationens kerneydelser inkluderer regionale planer for retfærdig overgang for kulafhængige områder, køreplaner for industriel afkarbonisering og støtte til politikker for vedvarende energi, alt sammen baseret på datadrevet analyse for at sikre økonomisk bæredygtighed (kilde: iforest.global). Målmarkederne omfatter indiske delstatsregeringer, energidepartementer og byer, der står over for varme- og forureningsudfordringer, med kundesegmenter, der inkluderer reguleringsmyndigheder, industrier, lokale regeringer og civilsamfundet (kilde: iforest.global). iFOREST skiller sig ud i det konkurrenceprægede landskab af miljøtankesmede ved at lægge vægt på finansiering af retfærdig overgang og anslår, at der er behov for over 1 billion USD for Indien til at udfase kulminer og kraftværker, samtidig med at millioner af arbejdstagere støttes (kilde: saurenergy.com).
Projekter & Resultater
iFOREST har gennemført flere bemærkelsesværdige projekter, herunder Indiens første regionale investeringsplan for retfærdig overgang for energiklyngen Chandrapur-Nagpur-Yavatmal, som har til formål at katalysere grønne investeringer i en af de største kulafhængige regioner (kilde: iforest.global). Et andet betydeligt projekt er vurderingen af den retfærdige overgang for Jharkhand, som dækker kul-, kraft- og fossile brændstofindustrier og giver veje for lukning af miner, omskoling af arbejdsstyrken og grøn vækst (kilde: iforest.global). Derudover har iFOREST evalueret statslige handlingsplaner for klimaændringer (SAPCC'er) på tværs af seks stater og identificeret kritiske huller i kapacitet, finansiering og lokal implementering (kilde: iforest.global). Løbende store projekter inkluderer India Just Transition Centre, som fokuserer på forskning og politik vedrørende grønne job, og iFOREST Academy, som tilbyder certificerede kurser inden for forskellige miljøområder (kilde: iforest.global). Organisationen udvikler også den integrerede handlingsplan for varme og køling (IHCAP) for Bhubaneswar, som skitserer initiativer til bygrønning med fokus på lighed (kilde: iforest.global).
Seneste udviklinger
I de seneste to år har iFOREST gjort betydelige fremskridt, herunder udgivelsen af en rapport, der anslår, at der er behov for over 1 billion USD til Indiens udfasning af kul inden 2050, hvilket understreger vigtigheden af omkostningerne ved grøn energi til genopladning af termisk kapacitet (kilde: saurenergy.com). Organisationen har også offentliggjort en undersøgelse om Assams vedvarende potentiale, som oversteg tidligere regeringsestimater, og advokerer for politikker for at opnå 43% vedvarende energikilder inden 2030 (kilde: economictimes.com). Desuden har iFOREST afholdt en national konference med fokus på balanceret vækst af vedvarende energi, hvor forskellige statslige interessenter deltager (kilde: outlookbusiness.com). Organisationen har også lanceret nye programmer inden for urban overgang og industriel afkarbonisering, sammen med indledende arbejde med luftforurening, som fremhævet i dens seneste årsrapport (kilde: iforest.global).
At arbejde der
iFOREST tilbyder en række roller inden for forskning, politisk analyse, programledelse og kapacitetsopbygning på tværs af flere afdelinger, herunder retfærdig overgang, ren energi, klimaresiliens og luftforurening (kilde: iforest.global). Organisationen ansætter primært fra sit hovedkontor i New Delhi og støtter projekter i hele Indien uden specificerede fjernarbejds- eller andre kontorpladser (kilde: linkedin.com). Virksomhedskulturen lægger vægt på samarbejdende innovation blandt forskere og miljøforkæmpere, borgerengagement og retfærdig klimaindsats, hvilket afspejler dens engagement i langsigtet økologisk fremgang (kilde: iforest.global). Selvom specifikke medarbejderfordele ikke er offentligt dokumenteret, fremmer organisationen en vision om videnskabelige løsninger og inkluderende modeller for miljømæssig bæredygtighed.
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