Senior Climate Adaptation Program Lead

Role Overview

iFOREST is seeking a Senior Programme Associate to lead and expand its work on C limate Adaptation and Resilience in the Northeast region of India, with a particular focus on natural resource management (NRM), climate-livelihoods intersections, agro-value chains, forestry and biodiversity, and related adaptation themes. The position will report to the Programme Head – Assam.

The role involves significant independence, strategic thinking, research-driven programme design and implementation, and strengthening iFOREST’s footprint and partnerships in the Northeast region.

About iFOREST

iFOREST is an independent non-profit research and innovation organisation dedicated to generating new knowledge and shaping policy, strategy and implementation around climate change, clean energy, just transition, air quality, natural resource management, and sustainable development.

What we do :

• Under our “Enabling & Supporting Transition” programme, we support just transitions in coal-dependent regions, industrial decarbonisation, renewable energy policy and sub-national clean energy growth.
• Under our “Building Resilience” portfolio, we support cities, farms and forests to adapt to climate change — for example through urban resilience, sustainable forest management, agriculture adaptation in vulnerable regions.
• We also work on local pollution, waste and plastics, and strengthening environmental and climate governance (legal reform, institutional capacity, stakeholder skill building).
• In Assam and the Northeast region, our work has included assessments of renewable energy potential, support for the state in shaping climate roadmaps and strategies, and institutional strengthening for adaptation and mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

ensure high standards of research rigour, documentation and quality assurance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

What we offer

At iFOREST, we offer an inclusive and amicable work environment. In addition, our institution strongly supports professional development through education, training and capacity building.

Remuneration

We offer highly competitive salaries in a think tank space, and reward performance through annual appraisals. The final designation of a successful candidate will be based on qualifications and experience.

Application instructions & deadline

We prefer that candidates submit online applications at https : / / iforest.Global / careers / . In case of any difficulties, you may also send your application to careers@iforest.global .