Current Opportunities

Intellecap, a part of the Aavishkaar Group, is a global impact advisory firm and a pioneer in building enabling
ecosystems and channeling capital to create and nurture a sustainable & equitable society. Founded in 2002,
Intellecap works across critical sectors like Agriculture, Livelihoods, Climate Change, Financial Services,
Gender & Inclusion, Healthcare, Water and Sanitation, and has delivered over 500+ global engagements
across 40+ countries and syndicated investments of over $1,1 Billion USD in Capital. Intellecap through its
presence in India and Africa provides a broad range of Consulting, Research and Investment Banking Services.
Our common action platform, Sankalp Forum, one of the largest global inclusive development platforms,
brings together the ecosystem to shape the way markets work for delivering the SDGs 2030.

Please visit www.intellecap.com to know more about us.

What we look for?

Whether it is a consulting expert, a research analyst, a finance prodigy or an investment banker, we seek to
hire the best across the globe and provide them with a unique global ecosystem of learning, experience and
expertise. Our teams are diverse, entrepreneurial and fun, comprising millennials and seasoned experts, who
are passionate about changing the landscape of social change. The ability to serve the next 3 billion is an
opportunity of immense promise, and we look at those who are entrepreneurial in their mindset, sharp in
their thinking and bring in deep sector expertise to deliver compelling work globally.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Communication Specialist for Climate Space with 8-10 years of
experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic communication
and a good understanding of climate practices.

The primary responsibility of this role is to build and implement climate communication strategy for
Intellecap as well as of its key clients and partners. S/he would be also responsible for developing case
studies, knowledge pieces and other collaterals for print and digital media to engage with key stakeholders.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic communication plan for Intellecap and its clients amplifying
  their climate action efforts and interventions.
• Create engaging content that communicates the mission and impact of the climate practice to
  various audiences, including the media, policymakers, and the general public.
• Manage the content of the climate practice, including website, social media, and other
  communication channels
• Develop and implement branding activities for the function associated with the candidate.
• Use data and analytics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and
  adjust them as necessary.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to build relationships and partnerships that support
  the climate practice’s mission.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on communication best practices.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest communication trends and tools, particularly in the areas of digital
  marketing and mass communication

Experience/ Education:

• Stay up-to-date on the latest communication trends and tools, particularly in the areas of digital marketing and mass communication
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex
  ideas to diverse audiences
• Knowledge of climate practices and policies, including an understanding of the science and
  impacts of climate change.
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies that increase visibility and
  engagement.
• strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including colleagues, partners, and
  vendors.
• Experience in digital marketing and creative thinking is preferred
• Master’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills: The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication
  skills, as they will be responsible for developing and delivering compelling content that effectively
  communicates the mission and impact of the climate practice to various audiences.
• Climate practice knowledge: A deep understanding of climate practices, policies, and issues is
  essential for this role. The candidate should be familiar with the latest trends and research in
  climate science and be able to effectively communicate this information to different audiences.
• Strategic thinking: The candidate should have strong analytical skills and be able to think
  strategically to develop and implement communication strategies that achieve the climate practice’s
  goals.

• Project management skills: The candidate should be able to manage multiple projects
  simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration and relationship-building: The candidate should have the ability to work
  collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, build relationships, and establish
  partnerships that support the climate practice’s mission.

• Branding and marketing: Experience in digital marketing and branding is preferred, as the candidate
  will be responsible for promoting the climate practice’s work and increasing its visibility through
  various communication channels.

• Creativity and innovation: The candidate should be able to think creatively and come up with
  innovative ideas to engage with different audiences and promote the climate practice’s work.

• Data analysis: The candidate should be comfortable working with data and using analytics to
  measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust them as necessary.

• Adaptability and flexibility: The candidate should be adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced,
  dynamic environment, adjusting to changing priorities and requirements.

Interview Process

Our interview process involves interviews to test analytical and problem-solving skills through
interaction with the business team, consulting cases, and quantitative assignments depending on the
role we are hiring for and your experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse
professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and
nationality, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Intellecap, a part of the Aavishkaar Group, is a global impact advisory firm and a pioneer in building enabling
ecosystems and channeling capital to create and nurture a sustainable & equitable society. Founded in 2002,
Intellecap works across critical sectors like Agriculture, Livelihoods, Climate Change, Clean Energy, Financial
Services, Gender & Inclusion, Healthcare, Water and Sanitation, and has delivered over 500+ global
engagements across 40+ countries and syndicated investments of over $1,1 Billion USD in Capital. Intellecap
through its presence in India and Africa provides a broad range of Consulting, Research and Investment
Banking Services. Our common action platform, Sankalp Forum, one of the largest global inclusive
development platforms, brings together the ecosystem to shape the way markets work for delivering the
SDGs 2030.

Please visit www.intellecap.com to know more about us.

What we look for?

Whether it is a consulting expert, a research analyst, a finance prodigy or an investment banker, we seek to
hire the best across the globe and provide them with a unique global ecosystem of learning, experience and
expertise. Our teams are diverse, entrepreneurial and fun, comprising millennials and seasoned experts, who
are passionate about changing the landscape of social change. The ability to serve the next 3 billion is an
opportunity of immense promise, and we look at those who are entrepreneurial in their mindset, sharp in
their thinking and bring in deep sector expertise to deliver compelling work globally.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the on-ground execution of deliverables as per project & client
  requirements
• Support the development of institutional frameworks for the sector including proprietary
  approaches and methodologies
• Function as a key member of the team, provide required management support in initiating new
  projects and support day-to-day project operations
• Understand client requirements, develop scope, approach & methodology, and delivery
  schedule with the ability to clearly define costing
• Actively participate in project execution, and team discussions, and work with the team to drive
  successful execution in line with identified approach data from primary and secondary sources,
  guide research and analysis as required.
• Undertake detailed financial and technical analysis where required including complete business
  planning and financial modelling
• Support in delivering client presentations and managing client expectations
• Engage with senior experts internally and externally on aspects related to the project
• Support business development through proposal development and new clients reach out
• Straddle multiple day to day roles that include project delivery, client relationship management,
  team building and mentorship, and business development;
• Support the Manager/Sector Lead in the preparation of concept notes and whitepapers for
  publications and internal consumption
• Be part of the team that contributes towards developing the domestic and global strategy for
  the consulting practice at Intellecap
• Undertake relevant national and international field travel and exposure as and when required.

Experience/ Education:

• Degree/Master or equivalent from reputed National and/or International institutes
• Minimum of 2.5 – 5 years of experience in management and business consulting

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative;
• Exposure to business plan creation and building a business model would be desirable;
• Ability to synthesize information and assist in creating insightful recommendations for clients
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Excellent client and team management skills, and commitment;
• Prior exposure to domains in which Intellecap works is desirable; Base of the Pyramid/Social
  Entrepreneurship/Inclusive Business in Asia/Africa

Interview Process:

Our interview process involves interviews to test analytical and problem-solving skills through
interaction with the business team, consulting cases, and quantitative assignments depending on the
role we are hiring for and your experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse
professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and
nationality, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Founded in 2002, Intellecap Advisory Services Private Limited (Intellecap) is the impact advisory arm of the Aavishkaar Group, a pioneer in providing innovative business solutions that help build and scale sustainable enterprises dedicated to social and environmental change. Intellecap & Aavishkaar Group take an ecosystem approach that combines knowledge, capital, and networks, to provide social innovations with a continuum of support throughout their life cycle and to address systemic barriers. We do this by operating at two levels. At the first level, we directly support organizations that invent or create novel solutions with capital, acceleration, fund-raising, technical assistance, innovation transfer, and market linkages. At the second level, we focus on building ecosystems for innovations to scale by engaging with a range of actors such as value chain players, investors, philanthropies, corporations, governments, and intermediaries. We leverage our convening and amplification platform Sankalp to augment our effort to search, seed, support, and scale impact enterprises across sectors. We have worked with more than 300 clients on over 500 consulting and research engagements across multiple geographies. We are a group of 2,700+ professionals in offices across India, Kenya and Indonesia.

About Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF) :

Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF) is an industry-led initiative (seeded by and within Intellecap) and a common action platform with a purpose of accelerating the transition of fashion industry across the global south to become resource efficient (through decarbonizing the supply chain) and responsible (through creating green livelihoods) through adoption of a circular economy as a pathway. In line with this, CAIF’s mission is to build the ecosystem and capabilities to enable this transition and mainstreaming circular economy across the global south. While seeded by and within Intellecap, CAIF operates as an independent and neutral industry-led initiative through an industry facing governing structure comprising a Governance Council and Advisory Committee which includes global and regional leaders from organizations like UN Environment Program (UNEP), UNIDO, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., H&M, Marks and Spencer, Arvind Ltd. etc.

Purpose of the Role:

The CAIF team is driven by the mission to accelerate the transition of fashion industry across the global south to become planet positive and people positive through adoption of circular economy as a pathway. To achieve this mission, the CAIF team engages with a diverse set of clients such as leading DFIs, large foundations, corporations and investors to develop and implement multi-year ecosystem level programs and interventions. To shape the global industry’s response to 2030 SDGs, CAIF’s efforts focus on – a. decarbonizing the off-shore manufacturing across global south, b. ensuring zero leakage of textiles waste into the environment, c. eliminating single-use plastics from fashion economy and d. creation of circular and green jobs across the global offshore manufacturing hubs.

Working with the CAIF team, this fast-paced and diverse role will require you to contribute to the conceptualization, development and execution of multi-year ecosystem level programs which are aligned to UN’s 2030 SDGs, CAIF’s strategic priorities and areas that can deliver tangible outcomes and impact for brands, manufacturers, SMEs, innovators / entrepreneurs, and formal / informal workers employed across the textiles and apparel value chain. These outcomes and impact areas are at the convergence of response to climate crisis, gender and green livelihoods, textiles waste, eliminating single-use plastics, energy, and water efficiency, amongst others. You will also actively contribute to shaping and achieving CAIF’s long-term strategic and sustainability roadmap.

Core responsibilities as Senior Associate, CAIF:

Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Planning:

• Textiles and apparel stakeholder mapping and managing a database of such private and public sector stakeholders incl. brands, manufacturers, innovators, ecosystem enablers, industry associations / bodies etc. in the global south (South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa).
• Contribute to building and nurturing key relationships with strategic partners.
• Develop an up-to date knowledge and insights into their needs, gaps, and challenges to address (at an organization level)
• Actively work to build and nurture CAIF’s partner network.
• Contribute to the development of CAIF’s mid to long-term roadmap that will help CAIF take a market-leading position in enabling the transition of the industry to a circular economy

Execution & Delivery:

• Support end-to-end execution of projects
• Lead secondary and primary research (quantitative and qualitative) and analysis as a part of project delivery for insight generation.
• Apply appropriate research, consulting, and design thinking tools and methodologies for project execution and insight generation.
• Engage with project/program’s stakeholders and partners.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of projects and impact delivered.
• Prepare and submit high-quality project deliverables in a timely manner.
• Support project presentations and interactions with clients
• SGains respect and builds relationships at the appropriate level within the client hierarchy

Business Development:

• Identify and support the preparation of responses to relevant tenders and RFPs (Request for Proposals) – defined and structured responses to opportunities from DFIs and / or Philanthropic Foundations.
• Help identify and conceptualize multi-year ecosystem-level programs in areas of CAIF’s focus
• Multi-year ecosystem-level programs at the intersection of climate action, waste management, circular economy, gender, green or circular jobs in the context of the textile & apparel industry in the global south.

Sector Knowledge & CAIF Profile Building:

• Collaborate with colleagues and partners across multiple geographies to develop an understanding and expertise on the various aspects of the textile & apparel industry in the global south
• Conduct insightful research and analysis on themes including (but not limited to) textile waste management, plastics-free economy, alternative materials associated with the textiles sector, climate change, de-carbonization strategies and pathways, low carbon solutions, financing mechanisms, green and circular job creation, etc.
• Create, publish, and disseminate knowledge and thought leadership pieces like articles and whitepapers widely to enhance CAIF’s brand profile.
• Represent CAIF at Sankalp, Intellecap’s flagship event, as well as external platforms, events, and conferences to strengthen CAIF’s brand profile.

Team Building

• Mentor and guide junior team members in achieving performance goals.
• Mentor and support junior team members and enhance their capabilities and productivity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate / Master’s degree or equivalent from reputed institutions
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in the circular economy, design thinking, business consulting, development sector research and consulting, inclusive business models, program management, or related/equivalent domains
• Experience in working on programs and engagements for clients like DFIs like IFC/World Bank, USAID, JICA, etc., and/or large foundations like BMGF, Laudes Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, etc. is highly desirable.
• Experience in engaging with corporates as a part of public-private-partnership programs will be an asset.
• Prior experience on projects associated with the Fashion/Textile & Apparel sector is desirable but not mandatory.

Skills & Persona Archetype

• Passionate to make an impact in the development sector
• Demonstrates and operates with high emotional intelligence.
• Is a critical thinker and problem solver (ability to look at complex problems and break them down for easy communication).
• Loves to think in systems and not silos; strives to understand and unlock the interdependencies in complex problems.
• Has an informed and considered the point of view that can keep an audience engaged and to be able to carry a conversation with confidence.
• Brings cognitive diversity to conversations and raises the bar on thinking and doing
• Is hungry to learn and actively contributes to CAIF’s learning curve.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business models.Diligent and detail-orientated
• Ability to synthesize and break-down information and assist in creating insightful recommendations for clients
• Ability to look at complex problems and get to the root of the issue

The specific KPIs or KRAs will be shared with candidates during the interview process.

Intellecap is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are encouraged to apply. While we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Founded in 2002, Intellecap Advisory Services Private Limited (Intellecap) is the impact advisory arm of the Aavishkaar Group, a pioneer in providing innovative business solutions that help build and scale sustainable enterprises dedicated to social and environmental change. Intellecap & Aavishkaar Group take an ecosystem approach that combines knowledge, capital, and networks, to provide social innovations with a continuum of support throughout their life cycle and to address systemic barriers. We do this by operating at two levels. At the first level, we directly support organizations that invent or create novel solutions with capital, acceleration, fund-raising, technical assistance, innovation transfer, and market linkages. At the second level, we focus on building ecosystems for innovations to scale by engaging with a range of actors such as value chain players, investors, philanthropies, corporations, governments, and intermediaries. We leverage our convening and amplification platform Sankalp to augment our effort to search, seed, support, and scale impact enterprises across sectors. We have worked with more than 300 clients on over 500 consulting and research engagements across multiple geographies. We are a group of 2,700+ professionals in offices across India, Kenya and Indonesia.

About Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF) :

Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF) is an industry-led initiative (seeded by and within Intellecap) and a common action platform with a purpose of accelerating the transition of fashion industry across the global south to become resource efficient (through decarbonizing the supply chain) and responsible (through creating green livelihoods) through adoption of a circular economy as a pathway. In line with this, CAIF’s mission is to build the ecosystem and capabilities to enable this transition and mainstreaming circular economy across the global south. While seeded by and within Intellecap, CAIF operates as an independent and neutral industry-led initiative through an industry facing governing structure comprising a Governance Council and Advisory Committee which includes global and regional leaders from organizations like UN Environment Program (UNEP), UNIDO, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., H&M, Marks and Spencer, Arvind Ltd. etc.

Purpose of the Role:

The CAIF team is driven by the mission to accelerate the transition of fashion industry across the global south to become planet positive and people positive through adoption of circular economy as a pathway. To achieve this mission, the CAIF team engages with a diverse set of clients such as leading DFIs, large foundations, corporations and investors to develop and implement multi-year ecosystem level programs and interventions. To shape the global industry’s response to 2030 SDGs, CAIF’s efforts focus on – a. decarbonizing the off-shore manufacturing across global south, b. ensuring zero leakage of textiles waste into the environment, c. eliminating single-use plastics from fashion economy and d. creation of circular and green jobs across the global offshore manufacturing hubs.

Working with the CAIF team, this fast-paced and diverse role will require you to contribute to the conceptualization, development and execution of multi-year ecosystem level programs which are aligned to UN’s 2030 SDGs, CAIF’s strategic priorities and areas that can deliver tangible outcomes and impact for brands, manufacturers, SMEs, innovators / entrepreneurs, and formal / informal workers employed across the textiles and apparel value chain. These outcomes and impact areas are at the convergence of response to climate crisis, gender and green livelihoods, textiles waste, eliminating single-use plastics, energy, and water efficiency, amongst others. You will also actively contribute to shaping and achieving CAIF’s long-term strategic and sustainability roadmap.

Core responsibilities as Senior Associate, CAIF:

Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Planning:

• Textiles and apparel stakeholder mapping and managing a database of such private and public sector stakeholders incl. brands, manufacturers, innovators, ecosystem enablers, industry associations / bodies etc. in the global south (South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa).
• Contribute to building and nurturing key relationships with strategic partners.
• Develop an up-to date knowledge and insights into their needs, gaps, and challenges to address (at an organization level)
• Actively work to build and nurture CAIF’s partner network.
• Contribute to the development of CAIF’s mid to long-term roadmap that will help CAIF take a market-leading position in enabling the transition of the industry to a circular economy

Execution & Delivery:

• Support end-to-end execution of projects
• Lead secondary and primary research (quantitative and qualitative) and analysis as a part of project delivery for insight generation.
• Apply appropriate research, consulting, and design thinking tools and methodologies for project execution and insight generation.
• Engage with project/program’s stakeholders and partners.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of projects and impact delivered.
• Prepare and submit high-quality project deliverables in a timely manner.
• Support project presentations and interactions with clients
• SGains respect and builds relationships at the appropriate level within the client hierarchy

Business Development:

• Identify and support the preparation of responses to relevant tenders and RFPs (Request for Proposals) – defined and structured responses to opportunities from DFIs and / or Philanthropic Foundations.
• Help identify and conceptualize multi-year ecosystem-level programs in areas of CAIF’s focus
• Multi-year ecosystem-level programs at the intersection of climate action, waste management, circular economy, gender, green or circular jobs in the context of the textile & apparel industry in the global south.

Sector Knowledge & CAIF Profile Building:

• Collaborate with colleagues and partners across multiple geographies to develop an understanding and expertise on the various aspects of the textile & apparel industry in the global south
• Conduct insightful research and analysis on themes including (but not limited to) textile waste management, plastics-free economy, alternative materials associated with the textiles sector, climate change, de-carbonization strategies and pathways, low carbon solutions, financing mechanisms, green and circular job creation, etc.
• Create, publish, and disseminate knowledge and thought leadership pieces like articles and whitepapers widely to enhance CAIF’s brand profile.
• Represent CAIF at Sankalp, Intellecap’s flagship event, as well as external platforms, events, and conferences to strengthen CAIF’s brand profile.

Team Building

• Mentor and guide junior team members in achieving performance goals.
• Mentor and support junior team members and enhance their capabilities and productivity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate / Master’s degree or equivalent from reputed institutions
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in the circular economy, design thinking, business consulting, development sector research and consulting, inclusive business models, program management, or related/equivalent domains
• Experience in working on programs and engagements for clients like DFIs like IFC/World Bank, USAID, JICA, etc., and/or large foundations like BMGF, Laudes Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, etc. is highly desirable.
• Experience in engaging with corporates as a part of public-private-partnership programs will be an asset.
• Prior experience on projects associated with the Fashion/Textile & Apparel sector is desirable but not mandatory.

Skills & Persona Archetype

• Passionate to make an impact in the development sector
• Demonstrates and operates with high emotional intelligence.
• Is a critical thinker and problem solver (ability to look at complex problems and break them down for easy communication).
• Loves to think in systems and not silos; strives to understand and unlock the interdependencies in complex problems.
• Has an informed and considered the point of view that can keep an audience engaged and to be able to carry a conversation with confidence.
• Brings cognitive diversity to conversations and raises the bar on thinking and doing
• Is hungry to learn and actively contributes to CAIF’s learning curve.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business models.Diligent and detail-orientated
• Ability to synthesize and break-down information and assist in creating insightful recommendations for clients
• Ability to look at complex problems and get to the root of the issue

The specific KPIs or KRAs will be shared with candidates during the interview process.

Intellecap is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and people with disability are encouraged to apply. While we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.