Description of the mission

Climate and Sustainability Initiative (CSI) is looking for a Senior Manager: Organisation Development, People & Culture to help scale climate impact!

The Senior Manager of Organisation Development, People & Culture will oversee the operational, administrative, and compliance structures necessary to support CSI's rapid growth. In the first 3-6 months, the post holder will stabilise the setup of the new Delhi office and lead recruitment and onboarding to expand the team to 25- 30 staff members. This role builds, standardises, and manages internal systems, policies, and risk governance while protecting the organisation's open, flexible, and research-friendly culture.

This role is part of the Organisation Builder Program by Surge Climate Talent in partnership with InsightPact, designed to help climate civil society organisations scale their impact by building essential operational capacity. The program directly solves operational bottlenecks faced by many climate CSO leaders by recruiting experienced, strategic operations experts into CSOs to build the systems, processes, and governance necessary for sustainable growth.

To support your transition into the climate sector, and in addition to the role, the program provides structured climate education, mentorship and coaching, and a strong peer network. Ultimately, this role serves as your launchpad for a long-term career in the climate sector.

📍 Location: Delhi, India (Hybrid/virtual coordination across Singapore and India)

💸Salary range: INR 18 - 24 lakh per annum/ Commensurate with experience

More info and apply here - https://obp-recruit.up.railway.app/apply/07befce3d87f0237bbdbf904/job-portals

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Personal Characteristics and Competencies

Adaptability & Growth Mindset: Thrives in a fast-growing environment, balancing high-level strategic process building with practical, hands-on execution.
Collaborative & Empathetic Leadership: Embodies an open-door, flat organisational ethos; capable of supporting staff autonomy while maintaining accountability.
Culture-Protector: Values joy, creativity, and mental space within the workplace, fostering an environment where researchers can focus and thrive.
Navigational Problem-Solving: Proactive and resilient when navigating complex, evolving legal, regulatory, and operational environments in India.
Cross-Cultural Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge team dynamics across Singapore and India seamlessly.
Precision & Reliability: Strong attention to detail regarding donor compliance, internal controls, and operational systems.

InsightPact

InsightPact is a learning & innovation consultancy for positive impact. In partnership with Surge Climate Talent, they help climate CSOs scale their impact by building essential operational capacity.

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InsightPact

InsightPact is a learning & innovation consultancy for positive impact. In partnership with Surge Climate Talent, they help climate CSOs scale their impact by building essential operational capacity.

Website
Company
< 15 persons
Energy

InsightPact did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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