Director, Global Climate and Development Institute
- Company
Swaniti Global
- Location
New Delhi
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Strategy & Innovation
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Experience
15 - 16 years
- Date Posted
29-Sep-2025
- Application Deadline
05-Oct-2025
About Swaniti Global
Swaniti Global is an ecosystem builder working toward a sustainable future in a climate constrained world. We believe that the climate crisis requires an "all-hands-on-deck" approach and therefore are working with stakeholders to ensure an effective energy transition. It is in line with this vision that Swaniti provides end-to-end solutions, including knowledge support, on-ground implementation and data tools, to enable a prompt shift toward energy transition. Our impact is focus on resources we mobilize from governments, implementation support from private players and ownership of programs from communities. Swaniti works in US, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Indonesia and is building alliances and partnerships across the global south.
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Overview of the Role
We’re seeking a thought leader to set program strategy, anchor research excellence, and spearhead our fundraising and partnerships. This is a pivotal role to shape Swaniti’s climate narrative and impact.
Job Description
Research & Knowledge Leadership
• Lead Swaniti’s research on critical themes: energy transition pathways, just transition, decarbonization of industries, climate finance, and social protection linkages
• Ensure that all outputs—reports, briefs, toolkits—are rigorous, evidence-based, and accessible to policymakers.
• Translate complex research into compelling narratives for funders, governments, and global forums.
• Position Swaniti as a trusted thought leader through publications, conferences, and multi-stakeholder dialogues.
Strategy & Implementation
• Shape and lead the strategic roadmap for Swaniti’s Climate & Sustainability programs.
• Drive annual planning—goals, budgets, workplans, and performance frameworks.
• Implement results-based management tools and accountability systems.
• Provide governance and oversight across multiple ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with Swaniti’s mission and donor expectations.
• Ensure cross-team collaboration with Swaniti’s Social Protection and Parliamentary Engagement verticals for integrated delivery.
Fundraising, Partnerships & Representation
• Develop and manage a pipeline of philanthropies, international funders, and multilateral partners.
• Lead large-scale proposal development and donor reporting.
• Build strong donor relationships with regular reporting, updates, and engagement.
• Represent Swaniti at high-profile forums (e.g., COP, conferences, donor roundtables.
• Foster partnerships with civil society, research institutions, and private sector actors to amplify impact.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Strong record of publishing or overseeing impactful research and thought leadership.
• Demonstrated success in engaging donors and securing large-scale funding.
• Ability to engage with policymakers, philanthropies, and global climate institutions.
• Strategic thinker, excellent communicator, and bridge-builder between research and real-world impact
Education
Master’s or higher in Public Policy, Climate/Environmental Studies, Development Economics, or related fields.
Experience
15+ years in climate policy, governance, or sustainable development, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.