Advisor | Government Business Development & Institutional Partnerships

About the Role

We are looking for a retired senior government official with strong experience in government administration, regulatory matters and institutional coordination to support EKI in business development and stakeholder engagement, and in navigating government policies, schemes and approvals related to CER, CSR, CAMPA, MDF and other relevant government initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise and coordinate with Central and State Government departments, ministries, authorities, and public institutions on matters relevant to EKI's business.
• Support EKI in understanding and navigating government policies, regulations, schemes and procedural requirements.
• Facilitate coordination for matters related to CER, CAMPA, MDF and other government-led environmental/climate initiatives.
• Monitor upcoming government policies, notifications, schemes and regulatory developments relevant to EKI.
• Support the organization in obtaining necessary approvals, permissions, registrations, and institutional clearances through proper official channels.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant government stakeholders and institutions.
• Provide management with insights on policy developments, government priorities, and potential opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to prepare required submissions, proposals, representations, and government communications.
• Represent EKI in relevant government meetings, consultations, forums and institutional discussions, as required.

Requirements

Required Profile

Retired senior officer from the Indian Forest Service (PCCF / APCCF / CCF), IAS (Secretary / Principal Secretary level in Environment, Forest, Energy or Industry departments), or an equivalent senior position in MoEFCC, CPCB / State Pollution Control Board, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, or a Central / State PSU in the environment, forestry, mining or energy sector.

Strong understanding of government procedures, policies and regulatory frameworks.

Established experience in dealing with Central/State Government departments and public institutions.

Experience in environment, forestry, climate change, carbon markets, infrastructure, energy or related sectors will be preferred.

Strong communication, networking, coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to advise senior management on government and regulatory matters.

Role Nature

Senior Advisory / Government Liaison Role | Part-time / Retainer / Consultancy basis

Location : Any state capital; New Delhi preferred.

Perks & Reimbursements

• Car, driver and fuel provided or reimbursed, as applicable.
• Travel at actuals for official meetings, consultations and site visits.
• Incentive on each successful deal.