the client is an independent philanthropy focused on combating global warming through people-centred solutions. It supports partners working to drive long-term change in high-emitting systems, including energy, land, food and forests, and buildings and transport, with the aim of reducing and avoiding greenhouse gas emissions through systems-change approaches.
the client is seeking an experienced, strategic Regional Director for South Asia to strengthen its regional program strategy and grant-making, initially focused on India. In this role, the Regional Director will provide thematic leadership across regions on built environment and transport sector transitions, ensure alignment between global strategy and regional priorities, and identify partnership-led opportunities to maximize impact through locally led solutions and systems-change methods.
Reporting to the Chief Programmes Officer, the Regional Director will lead the South Asia Programmes team and collaborate with colleagues to oversee programme development, grant-making strategy, partnership management, organisational learning, and regional team leadership. The role requires extensive experience in philanthropy, international development, systems-change initiatives, and strong regional expertise in South Asia, along with significant experience in India; the candidate should have demonstrated capability leading diverse teams through change and building trusted partnerships to deliver long-term, locally led impact.