Head, Strategy and Project Management, Energy Program
New Delhi, India
JOB DETAIL
About the Organization:
World Resources Institute (WRI) India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. We are inspired by and associated with WRI, a research organization. Currently over 300 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Program and Position Overview
WRI, has deep experience in the energy sector and on climate change across several topic areas and is widely recognized as a leader on energy and climate issues. In India, we have a multi-pronged energy strategy that looks strategically at directing our tools, research, expertise, and partnerships to support India’s clean energy transition across varied economic activities like extraction, production, distribution, consumption and waste management; in ensuring universal access to reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity and minimizing energy losses and thereby contributing to energy planning and policy analysis.
The objective of WRI India energy program is to inform and guide India’s clean energy transition. Through strong research, ground-level implementation experience, partnerships with key stakeholders and communicating our work, we seek to achieve impact at scale.
The Energy Program at WRI India is seeking a Senior Program Research Associate (Power Sector Modelling) to work with and support research focused on state’s overall energy transition efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Strategy and Development (15%)
· Collaborate with program leadership to develop and refresh the program’s strategy, aligning with organizational goals and country priorities.
· Lead strategic planning, ensuring delivery of the program’s vision and goals.
· Identify opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and oversee the implementation of these improvements.
· Monitor relevant international and national policy landscapes, identifying strategic opportunities for the program.
· Help develop new program areas by creating applicable plans, identifying resource needs, and encouraging collaboration with other WRI India programs, peer organizations, country offices and external projects.
· Design and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions on strategy development for project teams.
· Support donor engagement, including relationship building, organizing meetings, and preparing materials to enhance donor relations.
Operational Management and Program Execution (40%)
· Oversee daily operations of the India Energy Program, ensuring that projects are accomplished within scope.
· Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.
· Develop and implement operational plans and procedures that enhance program delivery.
· Lead the execution of high-priority projects, from launch to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and quality standards.
· Serve as contact for program activities, facilitating strategic communication and coordination across departments and with external partners.
Financial Oversight and Resource Management (15%)
· Oversee the management of the program’s budget with program leadership and the operations team, ensuring financial sustainability and accountability.
· Oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis, working with the finance team to ensure accurate forecasting and budget management.
· Support fundraising by providing insights on operational needs and ensuring efficient resource use.
· Improve the allocation of human, financial, and material resources to maximize program impact, ensuring the delivery of goods and services. Support program leadership on areas such as staff equity, performance management, succession plans, internal processes, etc.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (20%)
· Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data to inform decision-making and track program impact.
· Prepare regular reports on program performance, challenges, and opportunities for senior leadership and partners.
· Ensure compliance with reporting requirements for donors and other partners by coordinating with relevant program team members.
Risk Management and Compliance (10%)
· Support in identifying and mitigating operational risks, ensuring program activities follow safety, regulatory, and ethical standards.
· Help develop and implement risk management strategies to protect the program’s assets and reputation.
Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in business administration, public policy, energy management, or a related field.
· Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, operations management, and project leadership within the energy or sustainability sectors.
· Proven ability to manage complex programs, cross-functional teams, and large-scale initiatives.
· Experience in budget management.
· Excellent communication, partner management, and donor engagement skills.
· Understanding of energy policy and sustainability trends, both globally and in India.
· Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Key Competencies:
· Strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into applicable plans.
· Strong leadership and team management skills.
· Data-driven approach to decision-making and continuous improvement.
· Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with multiple partners.
Salary & Benefits: INR 3000000-3400000 CTC Per Annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Duration: 2 year as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position.
- Writing samples
- Reports
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here
People-centric to the core:
We keep our people at the centre of everything we do – from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.
Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member
Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance
Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle
Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job
Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities
Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.
Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.
Click here to know more about our benefits Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)
Equal employment @WRI India
We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.
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