Lead Sustainability Consultant

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to lead iFOREST’s Industrial Decarbonisation Programme. The Programme Lead will drive research, policy engagement, and technical solutions to facilitate the decarbonization of industrial operations, particularly in energy efficiency, energy management, and GHG accounting. This role requires expertise in leading teams, managing projects, and engaging with government bodies and industry stakeholders.

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 Content Development

• Lead and oversee all research activities within the Industrial Decarbonisation Programme.
• Assign tasks to team members, provide guidance, and monitor progress.
• Finalize methodology papers, research findings, and draft reports with actionable recommendations.
• Support the preparation of policy and project reports.

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership and Team Management

Institutional Development and Strategy

Qualifications and Experience

Required Skills and Competencies

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 Competitive salary based on experience and proficiency. The final designation will depend on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Application instructions & deadline

We prefer that candidates apply from LinkedIn or submit online applications at https : / / iforest.Global / careers / . Please mention the reference code ID / NCR-06-05 / 25 in case you send your application via email.