Junior Program Associate – Electric Mobility

Who we are and what we do?

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 World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

About your role:

The Electric Mobility program at WRI India aims to accelerate transport electrification in India, to reduce urban air pollution and support the decarbonization of the sector. We work with national and state level governments, industry stakeholders and technical bodies across a range of projects spanning from research to policy formulation and on-ground implementation. With the growing impetus from the Government of India on the transition to electric vehicles, the E-Mobility team at WRI India offers an exciting and challenging work experience in which dynamic individuals will thrive and grow.
This position is for a Junior Program Associate with the E-Mobility program. The role offers a mix of project coordination, research, and stakeholder engagement, and we are looking for a young professional to support our initiatives. Responsibilities of the position are provided below.

How your day will unfold:

Project Coordination (40%)
• Track project delivery timelines and coordinate reporting requirements for all projects in the Integrated Transport and Electric Mobility team, working closely with project managers to ensure timely completion.
• Undertake report development for donor reporting requirements for all projects, with inputs and supervision from project managers.
• Maintain strong communication and engagement with project teams to identify opportunities for cooperation and collaboration.
• Identify new opportunities and synergies with other ongoing initiatives and projects, and support colleagues across the e-mobility team as needed.

Research (40%):
• Undertake primary and/or secondary research to develop analyses and recommendations for the e-mobility ecosystem.
• Develop and articulate clear project concepts and robust project content in the form of short notes, PPTs, excel sheets, etc., backed by research and data.
• Develop technical expertise in specific aspects of e-mobility, and be the go-to person within the team and externally for select areas of work.
• Contribute to knowledge products (e.g., reports, briefs, data-products) – as part of a larger team working on specific deliverables.

Stakeholder engagement (20%):
• Engage with government and non-government stakeholders and partners to communicate about ongoing initiatives.
• Present insights/ findings on behalf of WRI India at relevant multi-stakeholder forums.
• Liaise with academic experts, industry professionals and other external stakeholders to gather primary data, seek collaborations and undertake joint projects.
• Work with team members to organize events, workshops, webinars etc. and develop presentations/discussion materials, to present WRI India’s work externally.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:

• MBA or master’s degree in public policy, sustainable transportation, renewable energy, or other related disciplines, with an excellent academic track record
• 0-2 years of work experience
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities, with the ability to ensure timely delivery of projects
• Strong coordination capabilities, with the ability to liaise with multiple internal (and external) stakeholders to ensure seamless cooperation on complex, multi-stakeholder activities and initiatives.
• Impeccable writing and verbal skills in English, with the ability to synthesize and express complex ideas and technical concepts.
• Should have experience in writing reports, briefs and academic papers
• Familiarity with sustainable urbanization and transportation, and electric mobility is necessary.
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar subjects in the e-mobility domain is a must.
• Ability to receive and incorporate constructive feedback effectively will be important.
• Should be self-motivated and be able to undertake assigned tasks and initiatives with minimal supervision.

Salary and Benefits: INR 6,50,000 CTC

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Location: New Delhi, India

Start Date: At the earliest

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter (outlining your interest and suitability for the position)
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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.

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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

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.

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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.