Platform Manager – Sustainable Cities and Transport

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:

In September 2022, Niti Aayog and WRI India launched the E-FAST platform – the first forum of its kind in the country that brings a collaborative attempt to decarbonize India’s road freight sector. The platform counts among its participants a network of logistics services providers, manufacturing companies, Original Equipment Providers, research organizations and other stakeholders to facilitate deliberations and address practical challenges of the industry, technology, finance and inform policy.

WRI India is seeking a Platform Manager to support its Freight vertical. The candidate will be responsible for the development, evolution and management of WRI India’s E-FAST platform. The candidate will be tasked with the responsibility to ensure that E-FAST is a reliable resource for all stakeholders in the freight ecosystem to lead decarbonization effort of the road freight sector by generating high quality research, organizing consultations, capturing and representing sentiments of the industry and the government.

How your day will unfold:

• Execute existing functions planned under the platform activities including industry and government consultations, enterprise interactions, capacity building, etc.
• Developing a roadmap of the evolution of the E-FAST platform with a focus on generating value of the participant network.
• Manage and organize all digital assets of the platform including the portal, outreach, communication, etc.
• Manage engagements with existing E-FAST participants, grow the participant network, and identify partnership opportunities aligned with the broader goal of the initiative.
• Generate literature to demonstrate thought leadership in this space.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:

• Business degree or a an equivalent master’s degree in Supply Chain and Logistics Management with 7-10 years of experience
• Experience in or knowledge of freight transport (medium, heavy and light duty vehicles), urban supply chain, logistics policy and capacity building.
• Experience in electrification technologies and financing mechanisms will be preferable.
• Experience in working with the government, private sector, civic groups, academic and research organizations.
• The candidate must be fluent in English. Fluency in other regional languages will be an added advantage.
• Good writing and presentation skills. Quantitative and qualitative research capabilities is essential.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and contribute to the learning of the team.
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of policy making.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite. Experience in spatial software, statistical programming languages and data visualization tools will be an added advantage.

Salary and Benefits: INR 15,00,000 to INR 18,00,000 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: Mumbai, 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.