Decarbonisation, Noida

Programme Lead – Industrial Decarbonisation, Noida

ID / NCR-06-05 / 25

The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), is looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to lead the organisation's research and policy engagement in the Industrial Decarbonisation Programme.

The candidate should possess a strong understanding of Industrial operations and Energy; Energy efficiency, Energy Management, Energy & GHG accounting, Audits, Techno-economic evaluations and Policies. Overall knowledge of industrial decarbonization strategies is desirable.

Additionally, experience in conducting research and authoring reports related to industry sector (esp. Cement) is essential.

This is a leadership position, requiring expertise in developing programs, managing teams, and executing projects. Furthermore, experience in engaging with government departments on policy and project implementation is a key requirement.

Candidates must also clearly understand and appreciate the critical role think tanks play in shaping public policy and supporting its implementation.

Location : Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Reporting to : Director – Industry & ESG

About IFOREST

iFOREST is an independent, not-for-profit research and innovation organization established in 2019. Our mission is to identify, promote, and scale up solutions for critical environment-development challenges in India and other developing regions across Asia and Africa.

The Industrial Transition (or industrial decarbonization) programme is a part of iFOREST's flagship initiative on Just Transition. 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 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 operations that are associated with various industries.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Writing

• Lead the research initiatives of the program.
• Assign research tasks and monitor their execution, providing guidance and timely interventions.
• Finalising the Method Paper, providing the final recommendation & develop the final report
• Support the preparation of research / policy / project reports.
• Final Project Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach

Leadership and Management

Institutional Development

Additional Duties

Qualifications And Experience

Required Competencies

The candidate must possess the following attributes :

What We Offer

At iFOREST, we provide an inclusive and supportive work environment. We are committed to professional development through education, training, and capacity-building initiatives.

Remuneration

We offer highly competitive salaries within the think tank space and recognize performance through annual appraisals. The final designation will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Application instructions & deadline

We prefer the candidate to submit an online application at https : / / iforest.global / careers / . In case of any difficulty, you may also send your application to [HIDDEN TEXT]. Please mention ( ID / NCR-06-05 / 25 ) in subject line while applying on mail.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Skills Required

Audits, Energy Management, Energy Efficiency, Stakeholder Engagement