Innovation and Commercialization- Senior Manager

RoundGlass Foundation is a foundation created to accelerate development in under-served communities of Punjab by leveraging the power of philanthropic partnerships. We have embarked on an ambitious journey and are committed to transforming societies and benefiting generations. In four years, we have reached 1,100+ villages of Punjab. We aim to be in 2000 villages in less than five years of inception. Our work can be further accelerated by people from all walks joining forces with us. A firm belief in our shared humanity drives our work. With 8 active on-ground initiatives across children and youth development, sports, women, waste management, green cover renewal, community, health, and animal welfare, we touch most of the population of a community from age 5 to 99.

• Develops a commercialization of Regenerative Agriculture strategy for Punjab and leads engagement with key carbon market stakeholders, food grain procurement vendors, donors and consultants including government departments.
• Leads the development of Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) investment vehicles in partnership with regional policy and finance capacity, including project development and transaction design, structuring, fundraising and execution.
• Generates conservation outcomes through the conceptualization, development, and execution of NCIS projects in coordination with various teams.
• Identify and collaborate with FPOs/Cooperatives and individual large and medium farmers for commercialization of regenerative agriculture.
• In collaboration with program teams, support the team in
• exploring feasibility of carbon markets in India to support a project / strategy, and if feasible in
• identification of appropriate carbon methodology and standard selection for application.
• assessment of carbon stock/sequestration potential and project feasibility.
• assessment of potential carbon credit buyers/partners, green labelling.
• preparing application for selling of carbon credits, green labelled products.
• Develop and operationalize the strategy for establishment of Revolving fund attracting the funding from various donors. Collaborate with Central science team to generate evidence reflecting the relevance of nature-based solutions more broadly.
• Develops external relationships with key partners and subject matter experts – including facilitating signing MOUs and partnership agreements.
• Assist the relevant teams in coordinating with various carbon market players and hold concurrent discussions with potential market participants

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in development management and at least 6-8  years’ relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in international institutions or climate change/ energy/ utility or corporate/project finance group of a large organization of similar expertise.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
• Experience negotiating.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant environmental or social science discipline with backgrounds in public finance, investment banking, carbon financing or energy efficiency engineering.
• OR
• M Phil or PhD level in a relevant environmental or social science discipline, resource management, or related studies.
• 8-10 years of experience with specialization in carbon financing/carbon project development role. Experience of working in carbon financing for land-use, land-use change and forestry projects will be an advantage.
• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated scientific understanding of carbon science and a deep knowledge of carbon standards.
• Self-starter with ability to generate work plans with limited support in line with the overall outcomes, goals, strategies, and plans.
• Experience developing business plans or major strategy assessments, particularly with conservation forms of valuation, deal structuring, negotiations support, financial modelling and analysis, business planning.
• Fluency in languages other than English (e.g., Hindi or any other languages).
• Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental and international affairs.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in new conservation strategies, economic drivers,
• management tools, and global affairs.
• Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization,
• including with senior management.
• Deep knowledge of the Indian policy environment, key stakeholder groups and of Indian carbon projects and enterprises.
• Experience leading and managing complex projects and strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
• Project management experience and experience meeting deadlines.
• Past track record in project and product development, including the ability to analyze and structure complex products, to come up with creative solutions and to translate it into on-the ground reality.
• A team player with good marketing, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as proven business judgement and high ethical and professional standards.
• Exceptionally good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to operate sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government officials, donors, partners, and business contacts.
• Ability to plan and organize work unsupervised.
• Willingness to travel as & when required.

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