Transport Project Advisor - NGO

Transport Project Advisor

Organization: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND

Job Title: TRANSPORT PROJECT ADVISOR

Reports to: THE DIRECTOR GLOBAL CLEAN AIR, INDIA

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 Project Advisor - Sustainable Urban Freight Coalition (SUFC), 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 urban and highway freight in India. This role, a key leader within the air quality team will report to the Lead Advisor, Air Quality.

- Transport has always been and will remain a key source of air pollution. In transport Road Freight accounts for more than 60% of PM2.5. Emissions from freight could increase faster than any other sector between now and 2050.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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

- Act as the SUFC point of contact for all government authorities and key partners, including Surat Municipal Corporation, DULT, NITI Aayog, Department of Commerce, TERI, industry associations, private sector, shippers etc. Coordinate local partners and other stakeholders in the environment, health and associated sectors, and support the Project manager in the stakeholder management/ engagement processes, including induction of new stakeholders

- 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 SUFC regulatory and political strategy focusing on key regulations such as the truck and public carrier CO2 standards, BS standards, truck infrastructure regulations, pricing instruments, EV charging standards 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 5 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 have expert-level knowledge of transport, greenhouse gas mitigation, global 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

- He/she should must have a Bachelor's/PG degree or equivalent professional experience

Preferable:

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

- Willingness and ability to engage in travel, including international travel

- Third Sector Partners is a pioneering cause-connected executive search firm and has been retained for this position.