Senior Analyst
The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Senior Analyst to join their team in Delhi. 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.
This role supports delivery of the Clean Air Fund’s India portfolio by independently managing selected grants, workstreams and partner relationships. The Senior Analyst will contribute to grant design, monitoring, reporting and learning, provide structured analysis to inform portfolio decisions, and support strategy development and fundraising across Clean Air Fund priorities in India.
The post holder works primarily on projects in India, reporting to the Head of India Portfolio. The role includes owning selected grants, partner relationships and workstreams, while supporting the design and delivery of wider India portfolio priorities. The Senior Analyst is expected to manage day-to-day delivery with limited supervision, identify risks and opportunities early, and provide clear recommendations to line and task managers who hold overall accountability for budgets and strategy.
What We’re Looking For
Significant experience managing projects, grants or partnerships, ideally in an international, philanthropic, non-profit or development context.
Strong understanding of air quality, environment, health, climate, transport, industries, or public policy issues in India.
Experience managing external partners or grantees with limited supervision.
Ability to review reports, budgets, and deliverables for quality, completeness, and strategic relevance.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesise evidence and translate it into clear recommendations.
Strong written communication skills, including decision notes, partner feedback, funder updates and senior-facing briefs.
Experience tracking budgets, financial reports, grant payments and delivery risks.
Proficient in using the latest Microsoft 365 tools, comfortable with cloud-based platforms like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, adaptable to new ways of working, and an excellent understanding of basic cyber security and data protection hygiene.
For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description
At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable difference.
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.
Fixed Term
Delhi
INR 30,00,000
Analyst