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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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
