Job Information

Our team is looking to welcome a mature, motivated, mission-driven Project Manager : Climate and Health to join Khushi Baby

About the Climate and Health Project:

• As climate change intensifies, heatwaves, air pollution, vector-borne diseases, and extreme weather events pose a growing threat to public health in India. However, health systems remain ill-equipped to predict and mitigate these risks due to data fragmentation, poor surveillance, and a lack of actionable insights.
• To address this, Khushi Baby is developing the Climate Health Vulnerability Index (CHVI)—a pioneering digital tool that integrates climate exposure, population sensitivity, and adaptive capacity to assess climate-health risks at the community level.Through CHVI, we aim to:

• Support data-driven policy recommendations for climate-health adaptation.
• Enhance government disease surveillance programs to integrate climate-sensitive indicators.
• Develop early warning systems for climate-driven health threats such as heat stress, air pollution-related illnesses, and vector-borne disease
• The CHVI model is designed to be scalable, interoperable with national health databases, and aligned with the State Action Plan on Climate Change and Health (SAPCCH). Our goal is to ensure health officials at the state and district levels have the necessary tools to anticipate climate-health risks, allocate resources effectively, and implement targeted interventions.

• As part of this initiative, we are expanding our team and seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead strategic project execution, research coordination, stakeholder engagement, and donor reporting. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of India’s first large-scale climate-health digital tools, shaping policy, research, and action at the intersection of climate change and public health

About You:

• You are a development professional with a strong drive to tackle public health inequities in India, particularly at the intersection of climate and health. You thrive in high-performing teams that are focused on delivering innovative, results-oriented solutions for last-mile communities and government health officials.
• You are a committed self-starter with a track record of independent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement. You have experience working at a leading nonprofit, multilateral organization, public health institute, or international development consultancy, and you are eager to translate complex climate-health challenges into practical, scalable interventions.
• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities across data, policy, and implementation teams. You enjoy working in dynamic environments where you can collaborate with health officials, funders, and technical experts while also ensuring that projects are executed with precision and impact.

Preferred Experience & Educational Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Communications, Government and International Relations, Public Health Policy, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MPH, MSc, MPP, MPA) is highly desirable
• Experience:
  
  • 3–5 years or 5–8 years of relevant work experience, including at least one year in a managerial role within a nonprofit, multilateral organization, public health institute, or consulting firm.
    
    • Competitive pay based on years of experience.
  • Consulting experience in the social impact space is highly desirable.
  • Prior experience in climate and health, digital health, health policy, or research-driven projects is an advantage.
  Core Competencies & Skills:
  • Ability to present complex information in a structured and insightful manner, both written and oral.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
  • Professionalism and demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with senior public sector officials.
  • Familiarity with data analysis, storytelling through data, and digital tools (Jira, Asana, Airtable, Google Workspace, etc.)
  • Experience in health policy research, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation is a plus.
  • Analytical and econometric skills are desirable but not mandatory

Key Responsibilities

• The Project Manager, Climate & Health will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of the Climate Health Vulnerability Index (CHVI) project, ensuring smooth coordination between research, tech, implementation, and policy teams. The estimated time breakdown of responsibilities is:1. Project Management & Coordination (50%)
  • Oversee and manage the project timeline, ensuring timely execution of deliverables.
  • Track project progress and manage Jira, Asana, and other project management tools to keep workflows, milestones, and deadlines on schedule.
  • Draft and maintain meeting minutes, task lists, and follow-ups to ensure accountability before key deadlines.
  • Serve as a single point of contact for consultants, field teams, and research experts, ensuring alignment with project goals, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Support the team in streamlining logistics, budgeting, and operational planning for field visits, stakeholder engagements, and research activities.
  • Conduct regular team check-ins, problem-solving sessions, and risk assessments to proactively address challenges.
  ‍2. Strategic Research & Stakeholder Engagement (25%)
  • Assist the Strategy team in analyzing emerging trends in climate and health in India and globally.
  • Conduct policy scans, literature reviews, and synthesis of global best practices for integrating climate resilience into public health systems.
  • Engage with government officials, research institutions, and development partners to shape the strategic direction of the CHVI project.
  • Represent Khushi Baby at climate-health policy discussions, donor meetings, and working groups, providing updates on project deliverables.
  • Facilitate high-level stakeholder meetings, partnerships, and policy dialogues to enhance the adoption and scale-up of CHVI.
  ‍3. Communication & Reporting (25%)
  • Work with the communications team to develop impact stories, progress reports, and external communication materials.
  • Support donor engagement by preparing grant reports, and presentations to update stakeholders on CHVI milestones.
  • Synthesize research findings and project insights into actionable recommendations for policymakers and funding agencies.
  • Create and share thought leadership content, blog posts, and social media material to enhance awareness of climate-health interventions.

What You Will Gain

• Leadership in Project Execution – As a key member of the CHVI team, you will be at the center of managing a high-impact climate-health initiative, ensuring effective coordination between research, policy, and implementation stakeholders.
• Opportunities to Work with Senior-Level Health Officials – You will have direct exposure to public health leaders, policymakers, and government officials shaping India’s climate-health policies.
• Exposure to Leading Climate & Health Researchers – Work closely with top climate scientists, epidemiologists, and digital health experts to advance climate-health solutions.
• International Conference Engagements – Participate in global health and climate conferences to present findings and network with global leaders in the field.
• Skill Development in Emerging Technology & Public Health Solutions – Gain hands-on experience in data-driven policy design, health informatics, and digital public health tools.
• Opportunity for Growth & Full-Time Role – If you are a top performer during the contract period, there is potential for a long-term leadership role within the climate-health portfolio at Khushi Baby.

You’ll stand out with

• Prior experience working with government officials and NHM data sets
• Publications with mixed-methods research
• Prior experience working with mHealth / digital health projects
• Excellence in English writing and communication
• Demonstrated work / experimentation in prompt-engineering for tools like ChatGPT

Work Location

• Hybrid role with a preference for candidates based in Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore.
• Candidates must be willing to travel to field locations in Rajasthan and Maharashtra as needed for validation exercises, government engagements, and stakeholder meetings.

Remuneration

The remuneration offered will be as per the market standards commensurate with the candidate’s experience and skill sets

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Flexible work policies for those menstruating, needing time for grievance of a loved one, religious fasting, etc
• Monthly field visits, annual retreat
• Learning opportunities with world-class research institutions (Yale, Harvard)
• Learning Stipend Policy
• Sponsored Workshops and Seminars

How to apply

• To apply for the above position, please send your detailed CV with a writing sample