This is a remote position.
Job Description: Programme Lead, SEC
Through our ecosystem orchestration approach, we run programs in five verticals, namely: Startup Acceleration, Corporate Deployment, Entrepreneurship Development, Capital, and Community. Our Climate Tech accelerator is the largest in South Asia, with 80+ market accelerators and ~15 entrepreneurship development programs, supporting ~1000 Climate Tech startups, out of which 300+ are women-led. We’ve mobilized USD 235m funds through ~650 investors across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. CCF boasts a community of 21000 climate-tech professionals.
One of Climate Collective Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Development platforms, Startup Earth Centre (SEC) is a platform with self-guided and short- duration courses to support aspiring entrepreneurs in the climate tech sector. This platform aims to empower stakeholders (aspiring entrepreneurs, students, researchers, innovators, investors, etc.) with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to create, run, and scale innovative climate technology solutions.
· The Program Lead will drive the strategic growth of the SEC platform and oversee the Entrepreneurship Development vertical. This is a senior role, combining strategic planning, program innovation, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, ensuring the successful implementation of CCF’s vision and impact goals.
· Strategic Leadership
o Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for the SEC platform and Entrepreneurship Development vertical, aligned with CCF’s mission.
· Program Development and Management
o Oversee the creation, execution, and evaluation of SEC courses to ensure high-quality delivery.
o Guide the creation and refinement of self-paced courses on SEC, ensuring they are relevant, engaging, and accessible to global audiences.
o Build frameworks for program scalability across geographies, particularly in India and Global South.
· Stakeholder Engagement
o Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with universities, corporates, and donors to amplify program reach and effectiveness.
o Represent CCF in events, meetings, panels, and forums to strengthen organizational visibility and influence in the Climate Tech sector.
· Resource Mobilization
o Lead the preparation of grant proposals, tenders, and partnership notes to secure funding for program initiatives.
o Work closely with leadership to align funding and resource allocation with program goals.
· Team Leadership
o Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
o Facilitate cross-functional coordination with other verticals within CCF to ensure seamless program execution.
· Monitoring and Evaluation
o Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of the program and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
o Prepare detailed analyses to communicate impact to stakeholders and funders.
· Advanced degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Social Impact, or a related field.
· 10+ years in program management or leadership roles, preferably in the Climate Tech, EdTech, or entrepreneurship domains.
· Proven experience in strategy development, resource mobilization, and stakeholder management.
· Entrepreneurial mindset and a passion to build up and scale initiatives
· If been a founder before, additional preference given
· Edtech space is a plus (more than climate tech)
· Knowledge about Learning Management Systems
· Should be able to lead the tech build out of the platform
· Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
· Strong communication and presentation skills to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
· Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented approach.
· Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to articulate ideas clearly and interact effectively with the team.
· Highly motivated and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of enthusiasm.
· Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple tasks, coordinate educational projects, and manage timelines efficiently.
At Climate Collective Foundation (CCF), we value our team members and provide an environment that fosters professional growth and personal well-being.
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