Description

Overview RTI International is an independent, non-profit research institute established in 1958, with a mission to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. RTI’s staff of more than 5,000+ provides research and technical services to State & Central Agencies, foundations, and commercial clients in more than 75 countries in domains aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our vision is to address the world’s most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. More details are available at https://www.rti.org/ In 2014, RTI International established RTI International India (RTI India), wholly owned subsidiary, as a testament to the strategic importance that India holds with regards to the global development agenda. RTI is now conducting a research project focused on Electric Vehicle component value chain, with a focus on heavy vehicles such as e-buses and trucks. RTI is seeking an experienced individual as a consultant to support research and analysis for various activities and deliverables. Responsibilities Scope: Activities required to be undertaken are detailed below: Map the existing state of play related to EV manufacturing eco system including policies, players, imports, human resources and related aspects. Conduct stakeholder meetings to understand barriers, challenges, and opportunities in EV manufacturing value chain. Develop hypothesis related to changes in the enabling environment such as policy reform, fiscal incentives etc. required to enable expansion of EV manufacturing. Support development of future forecast on growth and development of EV industry in India. Support conduct of workshops in Delhi and other locations. Develop various section of the final report including roadmap. Any other task that may be assigned. Qualifications Qualifications: At-least a bachelor’s degree in mechanical/automobile/production/industrial/electrical/instrumentation/electronics/physics or closely related fields is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Experience: Experience working in automobile sector with understanding of electric vehicle supply chain or consulting related to automobile industry is required. Professionals retired from automobile sector are preferred. Skills and Aptitude: Self-starter, ability to work independently, collaborative style and knowledge of MS office. Language: Ability to communicate in English and Hindi is required. Location: N. Delhi Duration: July 1, 2023 onwards for a period of 6-9 months. Level of Effort: Part time Travel: To automobile hubs in India such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra will be required for short duration

Responsibilities

Scope: Activities required to be undertaken are detailed below: Map the existing state of play related to EV manufacturing eco system including policies, players, imports, human resources and related aspects. Conduct stakeholder meetings to understand barriers, challenges, and opportunities in EV manufacturing value chain. Develop hypothesis related to changes in the enabling environment such as policy reform, fiscal incentives etc. required to enable expansion of EV manufacturing. Support development of future forecast on growth and development of EV industry in India. Support conduct of workshops in Delhi and other locations. Develop various section of the final report including roadmap. Any other task that may be assigned

Qualification

Qualifications: At-least a bachelor’s degree in mechanical/automobile/production/industrial/electrical/instrumentation/electronics/physics or closely related fields is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Experience: Experience working in automobile sector with understanding of electric vehicle supply chain or consulting related to automobile industry is required. Professionals retired from automobile sector are preferred. Skills and Aptitude: Self-starter, ability to work independently, collaborative style and knowledge of MS office. Language: Ability to communicate in English and Hindi is required. Location: N. Delhi Duration: July 1, 2023 onwards for a period of 6-9 months. Level of Effort: Part time Travel: To automobile hubs in India such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra will be required for short duration