Research & Programme Lead

GreenSkills · Maharashtra, India

We Are Hiring: Research & Programme Lead

Location: Nagpur, India (with occasional fieldwork)

Job Type: Full-time (6-month contract; extendable based on performance)

Compensation: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month (with performance-based growth)

About the Organization

We are an independent climate research institute and think tank working at the intersection of environmental science, public policy, and real-world impact. Our work focuses on urban heat, air quality, and public health, alongside building open data tools and science communication platforms that inform decision-making from city-level planning to national policy.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Research & Programme Lead to take ownership of research initiatives and contribute to building a sustainable and impactful organization.

This is a high-ownership role requiring leadership across research, project execution, grant writing, and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Research Leadership

• Lead and execute environmental research projects (urban heat, air quality, health risk assessment)
• Design robust and publishable research methodologies
• Mentor interns and junior researchers

Project Management

• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality end-to-end
• Coordinate data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Oversee field data collection when required

Grant Writing & Funding

• Identify relevant funding opportunities
• Draft proposals, grant applications, and concept notes

Business Development

• Build partnerships with institutions, NGOs, and government bodies
• Support development of research and digital offerings
• Contribute to organizational growth and revenue strategies

Leadership

• Take initiative, ownership, and drive direction in a fast-paced environment

Eligibility Criteria

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in environmental research, sustainability, programme management, or related fields

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (mandatory) in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Ecology, Climate Science, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred

Required Skills

• Strong research capability (thesis, publication, or independent projects)
• Familiarity with GIS/Remote Sensing tools (QGIS, Google Earth Engine) or data tools (Python/R) is an advantage
• Experience in grant writing or proposal development preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and ability to work independently
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguity
• Passion for climate impact and building scalable solutions