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 ‘Impact Vertical’ at Climate Collective:
We have a large climate tech startup portfolio, and we support them in measuring and reporting their climate impact to investors and clients. We have developed a Climate Metrics Guide for Small and Growing Businesses in partnership with the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE). We have developed easy-to-use climate mitigation as well as adaptation and resilience-focused impact measurement tools in partnership with Habitat for Humanity's Terwilliger Centre and the ASAP Accelerator project. We are in the process of expanding the development of our in-house impact measurement toolkits across the domains of climate tech such as circular economy, waste-to-value, clean energy, electric mobility, carbon capture and sequestration, advanced materials, natural resource management, and so on.
The Lead – Impact Assessment will be responsible for designing and implementing impact measurement frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness and long-term outcomes of Climate Collective’s programs and initiatives. This role requires strong analytical and research capabilities, stakeholder coordination, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights. The position plays a critical role in communicating program impact to partners, funders, internal teams, and external audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage research and analysis on climate impact frameworks, sustainability tools, and emerging global standards
Design and develop climate impact metrics, frameworks, and analytical tools using suitable software such as advanced Excel or other platforms
Oversee project planning, execution and delivery while managing timelines and quality standards
Client and stakeholder management, maintaining consistent and effective communication with global partners, clients and collaborators
Take clear and structured notes, maintain MoMs, project documentation, deliverable trackers, dashboards, and guide the team for smooth project execution
Design survey forms, lead survey distribution, conduct interviews and guide the analysis process
Mentor and supervise junior team members, ensuring learning, productivity and skill development
Support and/or drive virtual events, training programmes, workshops, and community building initiatives
Act as a subject matter guide within the organisation on climate impact measurement and climate data analysis
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum 5-6 years of proven experience in climate impact metrics, climate data analysis, sustainability research, climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
Strong understanding of climate change concepts, climate impact measurement frameworks, carbon accounting, sustainability reporting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, TCFD, CDP) and sectoral climate metrics.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering / Sustainability / Economics / Statistics or any relevant field. Master’s degree preferred but not mandatory.
Prior experience in leading projects, managing client engagements, guiding junior team members, and working with international stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated expertise in advanced Excel, data modelling tools, MS Word, PowerPoint, and comfort with productivity and project management tools such as Zoho, Slack, etc.
Skills Required
Strong primary and secondary research capabilities
Data collection, collation, modelling, and advanced analytical skills
Excellent report writing and documentation skills
Outstanding English communication skills – written and verbal
Ability to lead multiple projects, plan workstreams effectively and deliver under tight deadlines
Proven team leadership and mentoring ability
High attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed remote team environment
Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills
Reporting Matrix
The Senior Associate-Impact Assessment will report to the Partner.
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