INDIA: SENIOR OFFICER, ASIA LOW CARBON BUILDINGS TRANSITION (ALCBT) PROJECT

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INTRODUCTION

Currently, GGGI is implementing the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) Project in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The project aims to address regulatory, capacity, and financing gaps hindering the large-scale adoption of low-carbon buildings in the project countries. To catalyze a nationwide transition, the project will develop standardized tools and systems for carbon emission management, enhance the capacity of industry professionals and government officials on low-carbon buildings practices and sustainable cooling, facilitate financing for low-carbon buildings, and foster knowledge sharing among countries. GGGI led the project, collaborating with a consortium of international partners (HEAT International, ASEAN Centre for Energy, and Energy Efficiency Services Limited) and engaging with government institutions to ensure project integration within national policies. The project will benefit various stakeholders, including government agencies, building professionals, financial institutions, and academic institutions. ALCBT is implemented through a grant from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) under the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN).

In India, the project is being implemented in 3 states i.e. Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Kerala with scale up initiatives in other states under the aegis of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Govt. of India.

The India Project Manager will lead and coordinate the implementation of all India-related project activities during the remaining project period (August 2026–August 2028), ensuring effective delivery of project outputs, outcomes, stakeholder engagement, resource management, monitoring, evaluation & learning (MEL) and achievement of project objectives.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The India Project Manager will provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership for the implementation of the ALCBT Project in India. The position will oversee project planning, stakeholder coordination, delivery management, reporting, and budget utilization while maintaining strong relationships with government partners, consortium partners, and private sector stakeholders. The position will report to the ALCBT Regional Project Manager and the India Country Representative.

PURPOSE

The India Project Manager will:

• Lead work and budget planning, implementation, and monitoring of all India project activities under the ALCBT Project.
• Ensure successful delivery of project outputs/outcomes related to low-carbon building policies, technical tools (Building Emission Assessment Tool and MRV tool), capacity building, green finance, Investment mobilization and pilot initiatives as mentioned in IKI project proposal.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical oversight to the India project team and consultants.
• Ensure alignment of project activities with GGGI priorities, donor requirements, and Government of India objectives.
•  Ensure achievement of project milestones, outputs, and outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Guide & facilitate implementation of activities involving state governments, central governments, EESL, industry stakeholders, academia, financial institutions and building eco-system stakeholders.

ENGAGEMENT

The India Project Manager will:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with central and state government agencies (Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), , local governments (State Designated Agencies (SDA) of project states, Town Planning Departments etc.), consortium partners (EESL, HEAT international and ACE), and relevant private sector stakeholders.
• Represent GGGI and the ALCBT Project in high-level meetings, technical working groups, project steering committee (PSC) meetings, technical advisory committee (TAC) meetings, conferences, and stakeholder consultations.
• Coordinate closely with the ALCBT Regional Project Manager, India Country Representative, GGGI Headquarters, consortium partners, consultants, and service providers to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
• Convene and facilitate PSC meetings, TAC  meetings, workshops, consultations, and project review meetings.
• Promote visibility, outreach, and branding of the ALCBT Project across India and support at regional level.
• Engage with regional project team and GGGI Headquarters on project progress meetings, risk management and compliance reporting.
• Support resource mobilization and identification of opportunities for scaling project interventions beyond the current program period.

DELIVERY

The India Project Manager will:

• Develop, execute and monitor annual work plans, budget plans, procurement plans, event plans, and implementation schedules.
• Manage day-to-day implementation of project activities and supervise project staff, consultants, and service providers.
• Ensure timely execution of project deliverables, including policy recommendations and their adoption, capacity-building programs, pilot projects, development of university syllabus, establishment of building registry and institutionalisation of BEAT at Subnational Governments, operationalization of green finance network and convening meetings at least once a year, investment mobilization, stakeholder engagement , outreach and knowledge products.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and resource utilization aligned with project activities and deliverables, to ensure compliance with donor and GGGI requirements
• Prepare/peer-review high-quality technical and progress reports, annual reports, donor reports, briefing notes, newsletters and management updates.
• Ensure compliance with GGGI policies and procedures, including procurement, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, safeguards, gender, and communication requirements.
• Assess, monitor and manage risks, proactively develop mitigation measures and implement mitigation actions in coordination with the project team.
• Coordinate and support project level audits, evaluations, and donor missions.
• Ensure all project information, documentation, and reporting requirements are maintained accurately in GGGI System and submitted on time.
• Support GGGI India team in further resource mobilization through identification of opportunities, development of ideas/concepts, identification of potential donors

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Energy Management, Environmental Management, Sustainable Development, Public Policy, Rural Management, Climate Change, Urban Development, finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in project management and implementation of climate change, energy efficiency, sustainable buildings, urban development, or related programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects involving multiple stakeholders and government partners.
• Experience working with national and sub-national governments dealing with housing & urban affairs, public sector agencies, and development organizations in built-environment sector
• Demonstrated experience in the green finance, investment mobilization will be highly desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of Hindi and other subnational local languages is desirable.

FUNCTIONAL

Strong project and program management skills.

• Good understanding of low-carbon buildings, energy efficiency, climate mitigation, sustainable urban development, and green finance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership management capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience in organizing and facilitating high-level consultations, workshops, and conferences.

CORPORATE

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Promotes collaboration and teamwork across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Builds trust-based relationships and partnerships.
• Delivers results with efficiency and quality.
• Demonstrates adaptability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Promotes GGGI values and contributes positively to organizational culture.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is a G9 grade level in GGGI’s National salary scale. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate's experience, academic background and internal equity. GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision. GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.