Senior Strategist – Industry @ Tara Climate Foundation
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About Tara Climate Foundation
Tara Climate Foundation is an Asia-based philanthropic organisation committed to building a sustainable and prosperous future in Asia through a just energy transition. Established in 2021 and headquartered in Singapore, Tara works with over 355 partners across 12 Asian geographies to drive clean energy development and industrial decarbonisation.
About the Role
The Senior Strategist – Industry is a new role focused on developing strategic pathways to advance industrial decarbonisation, initially in the steel industry, with potential expansion to other sectors. This role requires strong data-driven strategic thinking, collaboration with multi-sector partners, and the ability to develop and implement grantmaking strategies aligned with Tara’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead formulation of regional decarbonisation strategies in East and Southeast Asia.
- Create and analyze foundational datasets and evaluate ongoing initiatives.
- Coordinate with regional and country teams to manage grants and strategic plans.
- Advise country teams and support business development through proposals and presentations.
- Proactively scan global trends in clean industrialisation and network internationally.
Person Specification
Applicants should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, strong strategic thinking and networking capabilities, excellent communication skills, and preferably proficiency in an Asian language like Japanese or Korean. Advanced degree or relevant expertise is required. Flexibility to travel internationally is a must.
Location Requirements
Candidates must be based in the Tara region, preferably in East Asia (Japan, Korea, or Taiwan) with long-term residency and legal work permit in the respective country.
What Tara Climate Foundation Offers
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic international team.
- Flexible work environment with career development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- A collaborative and mission-driven culture.
Key Skills/Competency
- Strategic Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Grantmaking
- Industry Decarbonisation
- Collaboration
- Networking
- Communication
- Project Management
- Policy Analysis
- Clean Energy
How to Get Hired at Tara Climate Foundation
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight strategic planning and decarbonisation experience.
- Research Tara Climate Foundation: Understand their mission and partnerships in Asia.
- Emphasize regional expertise: Focus on East Asia industry knowledge.
- Prepare impactful examples: Detail grantmaking and data-driven strategies.