Head of India Portfolio

Head of India Portfolio  

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Head of India Portfolio to join their team in Delhi, India. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.   

As Head of India Portfolio with Clean Air Fund you would be responsible for providing overall strategic and programmatic leadership, including financial and management oversight and business development, to ensure the success and growth of the Clean Air Fund’s operations in India. 

To be successful in this role you will have; 

• A successful track record of organisational leadership working on air quality or other environmental policies in civil society, academia, or within government institutions. 
• Experience of strategy-to-implementation of a major programme, department or organisation.  
• In-depth understanding of the political-economy at the national, regional, state and city levels in India. 
• Experience and understanding of national laws and regulations. 
• Comfortable with making decisions in response to new opportunities or changing circumstances without losing sight of the strategic goal.  
• Understand social change in theory and practice and is able to articulate a theory of change and the assumptions behind it.  
• Gravitas. Experience of engaging successfully and collaborating with political leaders, policy makers, regulators, elected officials, funders and others.  
• Confidence and presence as a public speaker. 
• Experience of working in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately alongside an ability to work collaboratively with partners located in multiple offices and time zones.   
• Experience of managing and mentoring people.  
• Experience reviewing and proofing contracts and seeking legal advice where needed as well as managing programme and grant budgets. 
• Fluency in English and Hindi language. Proficiency in national dialects will be advantageous. 
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn other systems. 

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description

• Closing date – 8th September 2024
• Salary – INR 5,871,500- INR 7,542,875 per year
• Type of employment - Permanent
• We facilitate home working for up to 50%
• Candidates must have the right to work in India

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups  to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.