WWF India - Lead - Programme Development - Advocacy & Partnerships

Location : New Delhi (On-site)

Travel : ~20%

About the Organisation :

• India's rapid economic growth is creating both new opportunities and complex developmental challenges. As one of the country's largest conservation organizations, WWF-India is committed to enhancing biodiversity conservation and reducing the environmental footprint of human activity.
• WWF-India's Sustainable Business Programme partners with businesses and industries to improve both environmental and social outcomes. Through these engagements, corporates gain insights into :
• The environmental impact of their business, financing, and supply chains-including deforestation, extractives, and carbon emissions
• Solutions to mitigate risks and unlock opportunities for positive conservation outcomes in areas like sustainable finance, water stewardship, climate innovation, decarbonization, renewable energy, plastic management, and deforestation-free supply chains
• The programme leverages strategic pathways such as science-based policy awareness, capacity building, market transformation, and sustainable finance.

About the Role :

WWF-India is seeking a dynamic, motivated professional with a strong commitment to environmental conservation to join as Lead - Programme Development, Advocacy & Partnerships. This role is central to driving programme development, corporate engagement, policy advocacy, partnership building, and portfolio growth to accelerate corporate sustainability and support WWF's conservation goals.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Programme Development & Management

2. Business Engagement & Market Transformation

Represent WWF-India in relevant multi-stakeholder platforms such as :

India Green Steel Coalition (IGSC)

India Sustainable Palm Oil Coalition (I-SPOC)

3. Policy Engagement

Qualifications & Experience :

(ref : iimjobs.com)