Exp: 12 - 20 Years - Our client seeks to facilitate India's transition to a cleaner energy future by aiding the design and implementation of policies that promote clean power, energy efficiency, sustainable urban transport and climate action.The organisation was established in 2009 to support India's developmental and energy security objectives. - The organization seeks to facilitate India's transition to a cleaner energy future by aiding the design and implementation of policies that promote clean power, energy efficiency, sustainable urban transport and climate action. Working collaboratively with policy makers, civil society, industry, think tanks and academia, they seek to catalyze transformative solutions to meet India's energy needs in clean and sustainable ways. - Our client believes that robust policy frameworks are necessary for large scale, transformative change. Therefore, they bring together experts from government (national, state and local decision makers), business, civil society and academia to craft robust policies. They evaluate the results of their own work rigorously, measuring success using clear metrics based on quantifiable clean energy contributions. They work through cross sectoral strategies with the goal of achieving synergistic results and broad impact. They emphasize on strategic communications to expand their impact and reach. About the India Electric Mobility Program : - Electric mobility represents an important opportunity for the country to transition to a low carbon transportation paradigm, and at the same time reduce fuel imports, improve air quality, and create the base for new manufacturing and employment capacity. The Government hopes to grow the share of electric cars and 2 wheelers to 30 % by 2030. - The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric Vehicles (FAME) II program announced in March 2019 spells out the Government's plans to support the growth of electric mobility in the country. With a focus on electric buses, 2/3 wheelers and fleet vehicles, the scheme has budgeted Rs 10,000 crore in financial support for the period 2019-22. - In addition, the Government has announced the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage which includes the Phased Manufacturing Programs (PMP) for Batteries and for Electric Vehicle components. Several states have gone ahead in formulating their own EV policies and significant number of large and tier 2 cities decided to introduce EV buses into their public transportation fleet. - To help achieve this goal, several foundations who are deeply committed to support India's ambitions have decided to collaborate by setting up an - India Electric Mobility Program- currently domiciled at the organisation in New Delhi. The goal of the Electric Mobility Program is to support India's goal of transportation electrification while maximizing the climate and development co-benefits. Reason for the hire : - The organisation is looking to hire a Director/ Associate Director with commitment, passion and drive to make the electrification of India's transportation system a reality. She/He will have the overall responsibility to deliver the goals of the EM Program. - The incumbent is expected to have a combination of skills, networks, knowledge and ability to work independently and be accountable for the delivery of results. - The incumbent should be collaborative, solutions-oriented, with a breadth of experience that should range from strategic thinking and policy analysis, ability to interact with high-level decision makers and build partnerships with experts, private sector, academia/think-tanks, civil society institutions and so on. - In addition to a deep understanding of the nuances of the transportation sector/electric mobility, the incumbent should be able to facilitate collaboration across groups which may appear to have divergent interests (e.g. civil society and private sector). While familiarity and experience in philanthropy is desirable, most important is a drive to unearth, conceive and conceptualize innovative, cross cutting ideas, a willingness to take calculated risks and ability to forge partnerships across stakeholders. - The incumbent will work under the broad guidance and direction of a Funders Steering Committee (FSC), consisting of the collaborating/contributing Foundations, and will report to the Chief of Programs at Shakti for administrative purposes. Roles and Responsibilities: Strategy and implementation : - Develop, communicate and support collaborating Foundations to develop a coherent and compelling vision and strategy to implement the EM Program that maximizes climate and other co-benefits. - Take lead in tracking evolving political, economic, social and policy contexts (both at national and state levels) assess their impact on the electric mobility goals and suggest necessary adjustments to the strategy. - Closely follow national, state and city level policies, programs, finance and investment trends and integrate their implications into the implementation of the program - Be responsible and accountable for the overall strategic outcomes of the program. Program Management : - Generate project ideas that can be supported under the program by Shakti as well as aligned grant making organizations - Track progress under the program, and provide periodic progress reports and convene regular calls with the Funders Steering Committee, including data generation on progress of EM policies and deployment of vehicles and associated infrastructure - Convene periodic meetings of grantees and stakeholders in coordination with the foundation's program team to take stock of progress and strategy - Work closely and in consultation with the foundation's Transport program team and other aligned funders to ensure synergy and coordination in program design and in contact with policy makers and grantees Collaboration and Partnerships: - Given the inter-dependency of various stakeholders for the success of the Program, proactively reach out to national and sub-national entities and facilitate building healthy, mutually respectful partnerships to develop and implement projects - Mobilize and expand the partnership between and across the philanthropic community by acting as the focal point for symmetric information flow and outreach - Lead on bridging national and international institutions with the objective of bringing in as well sharing best practices on electrification mobility - Lead in mobilizing additional resources to expand/replenish the EM Fund - Cultivate and nurture relationship with national philanthropy and make a case for electric mobility - Assess ongoing development/climate change programs (by multi-, bi-laterals, other foundations, business and government) and spot opportunities for synergy with electric mobility and leverage additional resource Must Haves: - Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's in Transport Planning, Electrical Engineering or relevant field required. - Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with expertise and knowledge of India's transportation policies, including those related to transportation electrification. - Experience working with philanthropy, NGOs, government and private sector. - Deeply committed to helping India India's goal of electrification of fleet by 2030. - Demonstrated leadership in incubating and running successful, multi-funder initiatives. - Ability and confidence to interact with a wider variety of stakeholders including Ministers, high level government officials, private sector, civil society institutions and national and international think tanks and research institutions. - A natural problem solver who anticipates potential barriers and pursues facts and evidence to support actions - No conflicts of interest including no significant financial interests in organizations or institutions that this position would interact with.

Delhi

Director/Associate Director - Electric Mobility - Transportation Sector 

Director/Associate Director - Electric Mobility - Transportation Sector  ,Job Description for Director/Associate Director - Electric Mobility - Transportation Sector  in Third Sector Partners in  Delhi for (12-20) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Director/Associate Director - Electric Mobility - Transportation Sector  in Third Sector Partners in  Delhi for (12-20) years of experience. Apply Now!