Senior Landscape Finance, Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Consultant

Lead identification and development of strategic funding opportunities to scale Landscape-Based Approaches in the Eastern Ghats.

Develop a minimum of six donor-ready proposals/concept notes integrating landscape approaches into broader programs and dedicated landscape initiatives.

Support strategic partnership and resource mobilization efforts to institutionalize Multi-Stakeholder Landscape Management Bodies (MSLMBs) as investment-attracting, coordinating platforms beyond SABAL project lifecycle.

Postgraduate degree in Development Finance, Economics, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Public Policy, Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, Sustainable Development, Rural Development, or related field.

Minimum 12 years of progressive professional experience in climate finance, conservation finance, development finance, landscape finance, strategic partnerships, investment facilitation, resource mobilization, or programme development.

Proven experience securing funding from bilateral, multilateral, climate funds, foundations, impact investors, or private sector platforms.

Work Experience Required: Minimum 12 years. Notice Period: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.

Experienced in developing donor and investment proposals with familiarity of bilateral agencies, multilateral institutions, climate funds (e.g., GEF, GCF, Adaptation Fund), World Bank, IFAD, ADB, UN agencies, philanthropic organizations, and private sector sustainability initiatives.

Strong strategic understanding of integrated landscape management, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, and landscape governance.

Skilled in complex stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and facilitation including government officials, financial institutions, donors, investors, corporate leaders, civil society, and community institutions.