Role overview

Qualifications

7-8 years of relevant experience in program management, partnerships, gender equity initiatives, or entrepreneurship/climate sectors.
Experience working with startups, incubators/accelerators, development sector programs, or donor-funded initiatives.
Strong understanding or interest in climate innovation, sustainability, and women-led entrepreneurship.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build strategic relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end coordination and implementation of program activities, ensuring timely execution and high-quality delivery.
Manage project timelines, milestones, budgets, and reporting requirements.
Oversee data collection, program monitoring, and impact evaluation to track progress and derive insights.
Build and maintain partnerships with startups, investors, mentors, incubators, corporates, and ecosystem enablers.

Key facts

Remote from: Anywhere
Full time
English

Hard skills

Ecosystem Management Impact Assessment Event Marketing Budget Management Microsoft Business Intelligence Ecology Campaign Management Stakeholder Communications Program Process Monitoring Donor-Advised Funds Data Collection Civic Engagement Content Creation Project Cycle Management Meeting Facilitation Microsoft Networking

Other skills

Program Management
Mentorship
Collaboration
Communication
Leadership
Public Speaking
Time Management
Analytical Thinking
Relationship Building

About the company

Climate Collective

Climate Collective is the largest private climate tech startup support organization in South Asia focused on empowering startups by leveraging the resources, partnerships, knowledge and opportunities available within the ecosystem.We believe that climate tech startups play a key role in solving our pressing environmental problems and create a positive climate impact.“Building a sustainable and equitable future together”

Company details

Company typeStartup

Company size2 - 10

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Job description

This is a remote position.

About Us: Climate Collective Foundation (CCF)

Climate Collective Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting climate tech startups. We work within the climate ecosystem to foster innovation by connecting startups with funding, investors, education, and accelerator programs. Our remote team of above 50 members operates collaboratively to drive impactful, sustainable solutions for climate-related challenges.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate – WICE with 7–8 years of professional experience, preferably in the gender equity, social impact, climate action, entrepreneurship, or development sectors. In this role, you will lead program implementation, strengthen partnerships, and support strategic growth for an initiative focused on empowering women-led climate startups and aspiring women entrepreneurs across South Asia.

Key Responsibilities

Programs & Project Leadership

Lead end-to-end coordination and implementation of program activities, ensuring timely execution and high-quality delivery.

Manage project timelines, milestones, budgets, and reporting requirements.

Oversee data collection, program monitoring, and impact evaluation to track progress and derive insights.

Partnerships & Ecosystem Development

Build and maintain strong partnerships with startups, investors, mentors, incubators, corporates, and ecosystem enablers.

Represent the organization in external forums, networking events, and partnership meetings.

Identify collaboration opportunities to strengthen visibility and program reach.

Gender & Climate-focused Engagement

Integrate gender-focused strategies and best practices within program design and delivery.

Support research, interviews, and landscape assessments related to women entrepreneurship and climate innovation.

Engage deeply with women startup founders to understand needs and provide support pathways.

Communication & Community Engagement

Support the creation and review of content for newsletters, reports, outreach material, and digital communication.

Lead the planning and execution of events, webinars, workshops, and community meetups.

Drive outreach campaigns to encourage participation and ecosystem engagement.

Stakeholder Relations & Support

Maintain strong founder relations, collecting feedback and insights to enhance program experience.

Facilitate mentorship matching, learning sessions, and peer networking opportunities.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

7–8 years of relevant experience in program management, partnerships, gender equity initiatives, or entrepreneurship/climate sectors.

Experience working with startups, incubators/accelerators, development sector programs, or donor-funded initiatives.

Strong understanding or interest in climate innovation, sustainability, and women-led entrepreneurship.

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build strategic relationships.

Excellent communication, coordination, and analytical skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and impact-oriented environment.

Skills Required

Program & project management

Partnership building & stakeholder engagement

Communication & content development

Research, data analysis & reporting

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Comfort working independently and in cross-functional teams

Reporting Matrix

The Senior Associate-WICE will report to the Partner.

Salary: Based on experience and expertise and benchmarked to market levels.

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