• Develops and implements the strategy to achieve the organization’s goals and quantified targets  related to climate adaptation.

• Strengthens and develops the climate adaptation portfolio of NCIS for impact at scale by pursuing  various business opportunities. Promotes NCIS leadership and visibility in the area of climate  adaptation.

• Acts as the technical liaison within and outside of the organization; may provide training on climate  adaptation and other conservation issues, including spatial planning, wetland, forest and grassland  management, green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and other related issues.

• Makes strategic decisions based on sound analysis and judgement in consultation with the  organization’s leadership.

• Leads stakeholder consultations on climate adaptation issues and Is comfortable with communicating  with a varied group of stakeholders.

• Collaborates with a wide range of partners to identify projects and associated research needs, present  technical concepts, and support fieldwork.

• Negotiates complex agreements, managing risks and anticipating challenges.

• Recruits, retains, and manages high quality and effective multi-disciplinary staff, consultants, and  partners with responsibility for performance management and successful delivery of projects. 

• Supports team members to effectively implement complex projects – both analytical and field oriented. 

• Establishes and maintains optimal performance standards within budget. Oversees preparation of  contracts, proposals, and client reports. 

• Takes responsibility for all budgeting and financial management aspects of the portfolio of climate  adaptation projects. 

• Resolves complex problems through systematic analysis and effective leadership.

• Persuasively conveys NCIS mission and USP to diverse groups including potential clients, corporates,  academics, and others critical to the organizational vision and mission.

• Co-leads preparation of succinct reports and other communication products for a wide range of  audiences.

• May require frequent travel domestically and/or internationally.

• Knoweledge of GIS, Remote Sensing and data handling on Climate change parameters will  be an advantage

• Adept on functioning of state and national government agencies and non-government  organizations in climate adaptation 

• Deep understanding of the implications of climate change on key sectors

• Ability to provide guidance on the integration of climate risk management and, development  of long term and medium-term responses to climate change

• Multi- lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated

• Experience of working on a range of projects on conservation and environment

• Knowledge of project management tools/methods and experience of conceiving and  implementing strategic initiatives

• Good communications skills – written, spoken, and graphical

What We Bring:

Nature Conservancy India Solutions Private Limited (NCIS) is a private limited company incorporated under the  Companies Act 2013, having it registered office in India in New Delhi. India. It is a wholly owned Indian subsidiary  of The Nature Conservancy. The company currently provides technical consultancy, monitoring & evaluation

and other related services in the domain of conservation and environment to its various clients within and  outside India.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of  the people we employ!

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.