PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION Role: Partnerships Contract Type: Consultancy Division: Operations Location: New Delhi, India Reports to: Senior Manager, Austria Date: August 2026 About CPI Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. With a team of experts across seven international offices, including a strong presence in emerging markets and developing economies, CPI is a leader in tracking sustainable investment trends, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, inclusive economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor. About the Role This role has been created to manage the formal coordination with partners of CPI including, funders, contractors (communication, operational monitoring and reporting) for projects. While technical delivery on these projects, including drafting of proposals, budgets, and narrative and financial reports, may be led by the relevant delivering CPI office, all formal submissions to stakeholders (proposals, reports, invoices, amendments, and funder portal filings) are filed by the contracting entity. The Partnership Coordinator acts as a critical link between CPI’s stakeholders and the project delivery teams . This role sits within the Operations team and will work closely with program staff across CPI offices. The position is based in New Delhi, India, but is contracted, supervised, and managed by CPI Austria, reporting to the Austria Senior Manager. Roles and Responsibilities Partnership Coordination and Support Serve as the designated CPI contact for receipt of finalized proposals, reports, budgets, invoices, and contract/grant amendments prepared by the delivering office. Review incoming materials for high-level contractual and compliance alignment prior to filing. Execute formal submission of proposals, reports, and contract documentation to partners via designated channels. Confirm and share submission receipts and confirmations with the delivering office for their records. Maintain records of all formal submissions and filings made . Serve as a coordination point for partner communication, updates, presentations, meetings, reports and other communications, working with colleagues across CPI offices to gather required information. Maintain calendars, trackers, and other tools necessary to monitor funder requirements, deliverables, and reporting deadlines, including U.S. federal and European government reporting requirements where applicable. Relationship and Meeting Support Support CPI’s engagement with partners by coordinating meetings, preparing materials, documenting next steps, and tracking follow-up. Facilitate communication between CPI offices contributing to information or work relevant to the projects. About You: Competencies and Experience Post Graduate degree in any Finance/Economics and at least 7 - 8 years post qualification experience preferably within an international not for profit environment. You are able to interact with high-level external stakeholders independently You have exceptional attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Knowledge of the full project & contract lifecycle. About You: Personal Attributes You are a self-starter, and requires minimal supervision You have an independent, analytical mind with a track record of applying sound strategic judgment to complex issues You are proficient user of the MS Office suite, in particular Excel, word and power point and other software and tools You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in English You are willing to travel internationally/domestically Position Details CPI is hiring for a fixed term two-year contract consultant based in New Delhi, India. To maintain a clear organizational and contracting structure, the Partnership’s Coordinator: Performs services for and on behalf of the Austrian employing entity. Acts as the designated focal point for CPI on projects delivered by other CPI offices, consistent with CPI's submission process. Will report to manager based out of Austria May monitor or support work relevant to the obligations of CPI, including work being carried out by other CPI Offices. May request, consolidate, track, and communicate information from other CPI office teams when required for partnership coordination. To Apply Visit this link to apply. With your application, enclose: (1) CV no longer than 2 pages (2) a compelling cover letter no longer than 1 page, setting out how you meet the requirements of the role and your motivations for wanting to work at CPI. (3) Respond to the filter questions. We do not recommend the use of AI to complete your application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and open until filled. We encourage applicants to apply early or mention a deadline. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants must be eligible to work in the location they are applying for, CPI is unable to offer any visa sponsorship for this role. Please be sure to add [email protected] to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us. Our Commitment CPI’s mission is to create economic opportunity while protecting our environment. This worldview—grounding opportunity in something more fundamental that we all share and must protect—permeates our organization, and forms the foundation of our approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). CPI’s approach to DEI mirrors our mission: within a culture that values transparency and dialogue, we strive to improve equity within our organization as well as in the communities in which we work. Internally and externally, we seek to remove inequitable barriers regardless of their origin, whether it be class, race, religion, nationality, region, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation or physical ability. We are proactive in identifying and removing biases in our processes, seeking fairness in hiring, working conditions, and professional development. 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