Transport Program Advisor - Maritime Decarbonisation - NGO

Organization: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND

Job Title: TRANSPORT PROGRAM ADVISOR MARITIME DECARBONISATION

Reports to: LEAD ADVISOR, AIR QUALITY AND DOTTED LINE REPORTING WITH THE GLOBAL TRANSPORT

Location: DELHI

Introduction:

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 850 people in nearly 30 countries. EDF deliver's game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people's ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. They work wherever they can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.

EDF envisions a world in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected to the environmental challenges we face and are engaged in creating durable, equitable solutions. We seek talented candidates who share our Core Values of Respect, Results, Innovation, Optimism, and Integrity, and support our Commitment to Diversity.

Mission:

EDF's mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends.

Core Values:

These values allow EDF to experiment courageously in their work, while staying true to who they have been as an organization for 50 years.

- Results - Create environmental solutions that make a lasting difference in the world

- Respect - Welcome diverse perspectives, talents and contributions

- Innovation - Design and use a wide range of problem-solving tools

- Optimism - Embrace ambitious environmental goals while taking into account real-world dynamics

- Integrity - Uphold a commitment to science, rigorous analysis, intellectual honesty and ethical action.

Read more about EDF's work at: https://www.edf.org/

Overall Function

The Transport Program Advisor will work with the cross-cutting team at EDF to address these challenges and work closely with leading partners to help scale emission reduction strategies from Ports in India. This role, a key leader within the air quality team will report to the Lead Advisor, Air Quality and dotted line with the Global Transport.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage a work plan across a matrixed organizational structure to maximize the impact

- Act as the point of contact for all government authorities and key partners.

- Effectively communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities to stakeholders, the EDF Air Quality team, and other internal and external audiences

- Represent EDF in high-level panels, conferences, and direct engagements

- Commissioning and delivery of impactful research products: oversee consultants and coordinate with staff and partners to ensure aligned execution of work to achieve results and work closely with financial operations lead on budget matters

- Play an important role in fundraising, including drafting proposals, growing relationships with donors and foundation officers, tracking and reporting progress, and other functions

- Work with partner organizations in building and implementing regulatory and political strategy focusing on key regulations for ports, maritime freight, shippers etc.

- Participate in advancing EDF diversity, equity, and inclusion goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the consultant is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Must Haves:

- The incumbent should come with around 10 years of experience with a demonstrable track record in creating and executing strategies, including managing a matrixed team of experts to deliver results.

- The incumbent should expert-level knowledge of freight, shipping, maritime industry, global maritime policy, India shipping policy or another relevant field

- The incumbent must have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences

- The incumbent must bring in strong analytic, strategic thinking.

- He/she should must have a degree or equivalent professional experience

Preferable:

- Self-starter, detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to plan and execute projects from conception to completion.