WRI India Careers

 

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 the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently, over 450 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru and project locations across the country.

 

 

At WRI India’s Climate, Economics & Finance (CEF) Program, we focus on integrated solutions to enable India’s low carbon transition while ensuring that the transition is equitable and just for its people and protects natural resources. We seek to achieve impact at scale through applied research, frameworks, tools, partnerships with key stakeholders, and ground-level implementation.

 

 

The CEF Program at WRI India is looking for a Program Associate who will help develop a comprehensive GHG emissions inventory and emissions reduction scenario-building tool at different governance levels. We ask that you have strong analytical skills, experience in data collection and analysis, an understanding of climate change mitigation strategies across multiple sectors, and excellent partner engagement and capacity-building abilities.

 

 

·     Develop a emission reduction scenario-building tool, which could be used at multiple governance tiers.

·     Develop a GHG inventory and collect primary and secondary data for important economic sectors like AFOLU, Energy, IPPU, and Waste following the internationally accepted standards from credible sources, ensuring data accuracy through rigorous validation and verification processes.

·     Develop multiple GHG emissions reduction scenarios and suggest mitigation strategies considering feasibility, viability, and impacts. Use modeling tools and develop sectoral budgets for different mitigation approaches.

·     Identify partners and engage throughout the emissions profiling and modeling process.

·     Conduct dialogues and workshops to gather data and insights, discuss findings and scenarios, and gather feedback.

·     Conduct workshops to build capacity for local partners on GHG calculations and low-carbon strategies.

·     Produce detailed reports and presentations to share findings as well as recommendations.

 

 

·       Postgraduate degree in environmental/ climate science, economics, public policy, engineering, statistics, environmental planning, or related subjects.

·       Credible understanding of emission reduction methodologies per internationally accepted standards such as 2006 IPCC guidelines for national GHG inventories, Global Protocol for Communities.

·       Minimum 2-4 years of full-time work experience in climate mitigation research roles related to one or more mitigation and scenario-building tools or any other emissions inventory tools or related topics.

·       Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, as well as data collection and familiarity with Gram Panchayat, District, ULBs State, National and International databases.

·       Demonstrated experience engaging with diverse partners, including government, industry, and civil society.

·       Experience developing capacity-building workshops or training programs is highly desirable.

·       Willingness to travel to project locations and support us with workshops and partner consultations.

·       Good written and communication skills.

 

 

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Excellent quantitative and qualitative research skills.

·       Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, statistical software).

·       Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.

·       Strong organizational and time management skills.  

 

 

·       Proactive, results-oriented and enthusiastic team player with an interest in climate mitigation policy issues in India.

·       Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills.

·       High level of professionalism and ethical conduct.

 

Salary and Benefits: 950000-1250000  INR CTC Per annum

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

 

Duration: 1 years  

 

Location: Delhi, Chennai

 

Start date: As soon as possible.
 

List of Documents to be attached: 

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 

We keep our people at the center 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. 

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 orientation, parental status, or disability.