Location
Delhi | India
Job description
Closing Date: 10th March 2024
Location: Hybrid - Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in India. The role is based in CDP's India office in New Delhi.
Salary Range: INR 1,932,521-INR 2,898,781 Final offer depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data
Shortlisting & Interviews: Rolling
Reports Into Chief Transformation Officer
About the role
Are you an inspiring leader looking for the next step in your career Do you enjoy building relationships to drive environmental change Would you like to work for an ethical employer and be part of a pioneering global organization in the environmental sector
CDP has an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to grow CDP's influence and develop its strategy in India. As CDP's India Market Lead, you will have full responsibility for managing the development and continued growth of our impact in India. Working closely with other market leads and the Chief Transformation and Delivery Officer, you will bring your reputation as an expert and a leader in climate change and environmental data to these newly created roles. You will be responsible for working together with functionally aligned senior colleagues to grow impact and income in the region. As CDP's market lead for India you will be an integral part of our global leadership team.
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience working in government, NGOs and commercial organizations in the area of sustainability/sustainable finance/financial data/environmental issues is essential.
- Proven track record of developing strong strategic client/stakeholder relationships with commercial, NGO and government organizations.
- A strong network of contacts you can use to advance the deep and longstanding relationships CDP holds.
- Previous experience of business development, either with a commercial entity or NGO.
- Proven track record of creating and implementing strategies to deliver on business and/or impact targets.
- Background in and knowledge of local business, policy and sustainability culture, with a known reputation in this sector.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience of working in a global organization.
- Relevant degree qualification or equivalent experience.
- Fluent in one or more local language and conversational in English.
Your day-to-day
- Leading efforts to bring our CDP global strategy to your market. Adapt the go to market strategy to create success at pace. Develop country level delivery plans together with colleagues including milestones, targets and impact objectives.
- Identify, develop and leverage strategic relationships with key partners at senior levels across all stakeholders; policymakers, capital markets, corporates, cities and NGOs.
- Lead and develop CDP's profile within the local sustainability ecosystem; acting as CDP's representative at external events, delivering speeches and participating in panel discussions and knowledge based round tables and events.
- Be a media spokesperson with media and communications firms to enhance and expand CDP's brand and reputation with existing and new audiences in India.
- Be CDP's trendspotter in your region, acting at the cutting edge of emerging policies and other pertinent developments to bring knowledge back to the worldwide strategic level.
- Ensure CDP India plays its role in the CDP global system, providing advice on the regional context and helping to develop elements of our global organizational strategy.
- Participate in local fundraising and development efforts together with the global priorities and strategy.
- Works closely with other country and regional offices to develop regional strategies and share best practice.
The precise description and nature of your role may be varied from time to time and you may be required to carry out other duties as necessary.
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