Project Associate-Energy & Climate

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About the Organization

ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability is a leading global network of 2500+ cities, towns and regions committed to building a sustainable future. ICLEI works with local governments through international performance-based, results-oriented campaigns and programs. In its result-based approach, ICLEI brings cities around the world together to build partnerships and share techniques to promote participation and the effectiveness of environmental protection through local-level initiatives.

Job Description

The Project Associate, based in Ahmedabad, will provide technical support to the Finance Department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), with a specific focus on integrating climate considerations into municipal finance systems and facilitating inter-departmental coordination. The position will focus on tracking the implementation of the Urban Development Year 2025-26 initiatives, enhancing budget processes with a sustainability lens, and supporting AMC’s efforts to mobilize and manage CSR and climate finance.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Finance Department and Municipal Commissioner’s office for various climate and sustainability related projects.
• Support in coordination and monitoring of Ahmedabad’s Urban Development Year 2025–26 initiatives in collaboration with various departments of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).
• Contribute to the preparation of AMC’s municipal budget by integrating climate resilience and sustainability considerations.
• Assist in the conceptualization and development of AMC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) portal in coordination with the E-Governance Department.
• Support the identification, structuring, and listing of climate-resilient projects suitable for CSR funding.
• Engage with stakeholders and donors to mobilize CSR funds for implementing identified climate projects.
• Provide technical assistance in exploring and accessing national and international climate finance instruments.
• Independently collect, compile, and analyze data with inter-departmental communication to support the development of comprehensive reports, assessments, and strategic recommendations.
• Track project progress, assess outcomes, and provide periodic reports on implementation status.
• Prepare and compile policy briefs, technical documents, periodic reports, and presentations as per requirements of AMC
• Organize and execute stakeholder consultations, capacity-building workshops, and knowledge exchange programs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with city governments and other key stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining and updating content on the project website and ICLEI South Asia’s communication platforms
• Represent ICLEI South Asia in meetings, conferences, and stakeholder forums to advocate for climateresilient urban policies and initiatives as needed.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Experience:

• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in Urban Planning, Urban Governance, Municipal Finance, Climate Finance, Climate Resilient Development, CSR-related projects.
• Experience working with municipal corporations, government agencies, or international organizations will be an advantage.

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent post-graduate education in Planning/Engineering/Science (environmental/ energy/ climate change) or allied fields.

Language:

• Fluency in English, Hindi and Gujarati (Read/Write/Speak) is mandatory.

• Interested candidates are requested to email their CV (mentioning the job code in subject line), along with a one-page note describing suitability for the position and two references.
• Email your applications to: ankit.makvana@iclei.org and simran.kaur@iclei.org
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• ICLEI South Asia promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness (DEI); hence it encourages all, including females to apply for the position.
• Remuneration will commensurate with qualification and experience.

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