JOB DESCRIPTION

About PCI India:

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.7 crore, i.e. 17 million people in 202 Districts of 15 States.

Our Vision and Mission:

Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.

Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.

Our Values:

• Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
• Respect – There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
• Collaboration – Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
• Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
• Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance, and impact.
• Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.

PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.

We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment whether sexual, physical, or psychological.

PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion, and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective, and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.

Abozt the Position:

Position Title:  State Manager- Climate Action

Number of Position: 1

Reporting: Director – Climate & Strategy

Location:  Patna, Bihar

Grade: E

Type:  Full Time

Qualification Required: Graduate/Postgraduate in relevant field (social sciences, development, management, finance, etc.)

About the Project:

PCI India is implementing the DEWEE (Decentralized Energy for Women’s Economic Empowerment) and SAVE (Sustainable Agriculture Value-chain Emissions) projects in Bihar to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods among women and small producers. Together, these initiatives focus on enabling women-led enterprises, SHGs, and farmer collectives to adopt decentralized renewable energy, climate-sensitive agricultural practices, and sustainable value-chain models. The projects work closely with government systems, community institutions, and private partners to enhance incomes, reduce climate vulnerability, and promote low-carbon, locally anchored growth pathways. In Bihar, DEWEE and SAVE contribute to building resilient rural economies by integrating clean energy access, women’s economic leadership, and adaptive livelihood solutions at scale.

Experience Required:

• The candidate must have a Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Climate Studies, Renewable Energy, Rural Development, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in climate action, renewable energy, sustainability, or green livelihoods, with demonstrated leadership in program strategy and execution.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and scale innovative models that connect climate resilience with inclusive economic development.
• Strong track record of forging high-value partnerships with government departments, CSR leaders, private sector actors, and donor institutions.
• Experience in policy engagement and convergence building, with demonstrated success in influencing agendas and aligning programs with state or national priorities.
• Familiarity with the development and sustainability ecosystem in Bihar (Understanding of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)/ State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs), rural development programs and community-based institutions such as SHGs, FPOs, or collectives is desirable.), and ability to leverage local insights into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in donor engagement, proposal development, and program positioning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and representation skills, with the capacity to build trust, influence decision-makers, and represent the organization in high-level forums.
• Prior exposure to donor-funded projects and knowledge of reporting protocols will be considered a plus.

Skill and Competencies:

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to connect climate action to livelihoods, gender equity, and systemic resilience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with proven ability to work effectively across government, corporates, donors, and civil society.
• Ability to influence policy discussions and represent programs in high-level forums with credibility and thought leadership.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to position programs, showcase impact, and strengthen organizational visibility.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships and drive results in dynamic environments.
• Entrepreneurial and adaptive mindset, with the capacity to innovate and scale sustainable solutions in new geographies.
• Commitment to inclusive development, sustainability, and gender equity as core values.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hindi or local languages is a plus.
• Willingness to travel across project states as needed.

How to apply:

• Interested candidates can apply for the Position by using the following link: https://www.pciglobal.in/jobs/state-manager-climate-action/

About the Role:

The State Manager – Climate Action will anchor PCI India’s climate and sustainability initiatives in Bihar, with a focus on shaping innovative programs, building strategic partnerships, and aligning interventions with state and national climate priorities. Based in Patna, the role will serve as the organization’s lead interface with government, CSR leaders, and ecosystem partners, ensuring that programs are not only impactful on the ground but also scalable and sustainable. This position is ideal for professionals seeking to combine strategic thinking, policy engagement, and partnership-building with hands-on program leadership.

Specifically, the position will:

• Strategic Program Development
  • Lead the design and execution of innovative climate and sustainability interventions with a focus on scalability and measurable impact.
  • Identify and leverage opportunities for renewable energy adoption, green livelihoods, and climate-resilient enterprise models.
  • Ensure all programs are evidence-driven and aligned with PCI India’s broader mission.
• Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and sustain strong partnerships with CSR leaders, government agencies, private sector actors, and donor institutions.
  • Co-create high-value programs through resource leveraging, technical collaboration, and convergence building.
  • Serve as PCI’s focal point for climate-related engagement in Bihar.
• Policy Alignment & Ecosystem Building
  • Engage with state government departments and local governance bodies to align interventions with policy frameworks and state priorities.
  • Actively participate in state and national forums, strengthening PCI India’s thought leadership and visibility.
  • Drive ecosystem partnerships to ensure interventions are embedded within wider development systems.
• Innovation & Thought Leadership
  • Track global and national trends in climate action, green finance, and decentralized renewable energy to inform PCI’s portfolio.
  • Represent PCI India in conferences, working groups, and sectoral platforms, showcasing program learnings and impact.
  • Contribute to building PCI’s reputation as a knowledge leader in climate and sustainability.
• Organizational Positioning & Impact Communication
  • Strengthen PCI India’s visibility in Bihar by shaping narratives, showcasing outcomes, and building trusted networks.
  • Collaborate with communications teams to generate stories of change, knowledge products, and donor visibility content.
  • Support resource mobilization by contributing to proposal development, donor pitches, and external engagements.

What can you expect in PCI:

• A warm, inclusive, and happy work environment.
• Performance driven reward mechanism.
• The best of the class benefits from competitive remunerations.
• Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children.
• Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self.
• All other statutory benefits.
• Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
• An empowering organization structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
• Opportunities to operate in a cross functional role.
• Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
• Leadership roles for women are encouraged and given preference in selection and training.

Recruitment Process:

1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).
3. Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions.
4. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interviews.

The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People & Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually.

After the final round, if you are not selected for the position advertised, we will inform you over a mail. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that add value to our endeavours in various capacities.

PCI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.