Consultant - Heat Resilience

Council on Energy,

Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Consultant – Heat Resilience (Climate Resilience)

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Designation offered: Consultant

Reporting to: PMU Lead/ designated

CEEW Supervisor

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Duration: 12 Months (extendable

subject to project requirement)

Background

The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), in

partnership with Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), is supporting the

identification and development of priority heat resilience projects aligned

with the Tamil Nadu State Heat Action Plan and Chennai’s Heat Action Plan. A

Project Management Unit (PMU) is being established to provide technical support

to GCC in identifying, prioritising and developing projects, including

preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), with the objective of enabling

timely implementation of identified interventions by GCC over the next five

years through its own resources and funding mechanisms.

Purpose:

The

Consultant will provide technical, project development and stakeholder

coordination support to the PMU, with primary responsibility for moving heat

resilience priorities from risk evidence and concept stage towards

implementable projects and DPRs. The role requires regular engagement with GCC

officials and relevant State Government agencies, coordination across technical

and administrative stakeholders, and preparation of high-quality project

documentation to facilitate decision-making and implementation.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

the PMU in identifying, screening and prioritising heat resilience projects

based on heat-risk evidence, vulnerability assessments, the Tamil Nadu State

Heat Action Plan, Chennai’s Heat Action Plan, and GCC’s institutional

priorities.

or coordinate technical assessments, data collection, field visits and

consultations required to develop project concepts and establish technical,

spatial, social and implementation requirements.

the preparation and review of DPRs, concept notes, project proposals, technical

specifications, implementation plans, cost estimates, timelines and other

documentation required for project approval and implementation.

identified heat-risk priorities into feasible and scalable interventions,

including cooling, heat mitigation, public-space, infrastructure and other

place-based solutions relevant to GCC.

regularly with GCC senior and technical officials and relevant State Government

departments/agencies to secure inputs, validate proposals, facilitate access to

information, and support institutional coordination.

the meeting briefs, presentations, discussion notes, action trackers and

follow-up communications for consultations with Commissioners, senior municipal

officials, department heads and other government stakeholders, as required.

with GCC departments and external technical experts to resolve data, design,

costing, approvals and implementation-related issues affecting project

development.

development of a multi-year project pipeline and implementation roadmap,

including sequencing and prioritisation of projects for implementation by GCC

over the next five years.

the PMU in identifying relevant government schemes, financing windows,

technical programmes and potential external funding opportunities that can

complement GCC’s own resources, where appropriate.

to preparation of funding/grant proposals and provide technical inputs for

resource mobilisation efforts undertaken by CEEW, including coordination with

prospective partners and funding organisations.

systematic records of project status, stakeholder consultations, decisions,

approvals, deliverables and implementation milestones, and support periodic

progress reporting to CEEW and GCC.

the PMU/CEEW in meetings, workshops and consultations with government and

external stakeholders, as authorised, and ensure timely follow-up on agreed

actions.

Key Deliverables

pipeline of heat resilience projects for GCC, with clear project rationale,

location, beneficiaries, indicative cost and implementation pathway.

concept notes, technical proposals and implementation frameworks for identified

interventions.

DPRs and supporting documentation for priority projects, including technical

scope, design basis, bill of quantities/costing inputs, implementation schedule

and institutional responsibilities, as applicable.

consultation records, decision notes, action trackers and government

coordination outputs.

project implementation roadmap and periodic progress updates for the PMU.

inputs to grant/funding proposals and resource mobilisation documents, where

required.

Selection Criteria

Education

degree in Climate Change, Environmental Management, Disaster Management, Urban/Regional

Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Public Policy, Development Studies,

Geography, or related discipline.

5 years of relevant professional experience in climate resilience, urban

resilience, disaster risk management, heat action planning, urban development,

infrastructure/project development, or a closely related field.

experience in project development, including preparation or review of DPRs,

concept notes, technical proposals, project plans, cost estimates or implementation

frameworks.

experience of working directly with government institutions, preferably Urban

Local Bodies (ULBs), State Government departments, or other public-sector

agencies.

experience engaging and coordinating with senior government officials and

technical/administrative departments, including organising consultations,

preparing briefing materials, recording decisions, and driving follow-up

actions.

written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to prepare

high-quality technical and government-facing documents. Working knowledge of

Tamil is highly desirable.

analytical, stakeholder-management, project coordination and problem-solving

skills.

in MS Office/Google Workspace and ability to work with datasets, maps,

presentations and project documentation.

working on heat action plans, urban climate adaptation, cooling solutions,

climate-resilient infrastructure or climate-sensitive urban planning.

experience in Tamil Nadu, Chennai, or comparable large Indian cities and

familiarity with municipal governance and project approval processes.

coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects/workstreams

concurrently.

in identifying government schemes, grants, financing opportunities or

partnerships relevant to climate resilience projects.

of GIS/spatial datasets, climate-risk assessments and use of evidence for

project prioritisation would be an advantage.

Core Competencies

and stakeholder engagement

development and DPR preparation

writing and communication

and problem-solving ability

and execution orientation

to detail and quality assurance

to work independently and manage competing priorities

Eligibility

Candidates

must meet the minimum educational and professional experience requirements

stated above. Candidates with demonstrated experience in sustained engagement

with government officials, municipal bodies and public-sector stakeholders will

be preferred. Applicants should be willing to undertake field visits and attend

in-person meetings and consultations in Chennai and as required, elsewhere in

Tamil Nadu.

Reporting and Coordination

The

Consultant will work as part of the PMU and report to the designated CEEW

supervisor/PMU Lead. The Consultant will coordinate closely with nominated

officials of GCC and relevant government agencies. All external communications

and representation on behalf of CEEW/GCC shall be undertaken in accordance with

agreed institutional protocols.

Competitive compensation –

commensurate with the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by

industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

Applicants may be evaluated through a combination of CV

screening, a written/technical assessment and an interview. The assessment will

consider relevant experience, quality of project-development work, understanding

of heat resilience and urban climate risk, government stakeholder-management

experience, communication skills and ability to translate technical analysis

into implementable projects.

CEEW is an equal

opportunity employer, and the selection process does not discriminate on the

basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female

candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be

reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the

earliest possible time.

Only shortlisted

candidates will be notified. We appreciate your interest.