Program Associate- Development

Development New Delhi, India Mumbai, India, India

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Who we are and What we do
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, World Resources Institute puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.
 
How your day will unfold: 
 
  • Department Operations
  • Maintain WRI India’s fundraising pipeline of opportunities and proposals, and fundraising contacts and engagement in Salesforce database.
  • Tracking data integrity, entering and updating information in Salesforce
  • Guide development of standard operating procedures for Development team use of Salesforce, and help team maximize use of other systems including Office 365 (SharePoint)
  • Develop donor pipeline reports and ensure regular distribution and review by the department and executives.
  • Ensure appropriate follow-up on donor requests.
  • Ensure adherence to WRI India’s fundraising and development guidelines and corporate vetting procedures
  • Project Management
  • Support the Development Manager and Program Managers to prepare grant proposals, manage grant applications, and ensure prompt updating the progress of proposal development in the Salesforce database.
  • Work with program teams to ensure that the donor reports are submitted promptly.
  • Event and Administrative Support
  • Provide ad hoc support to donor engagement meetings and events.
  • Provide administrative support to regular internal and external meeting coordination.
  • Provide other administrative support.
Qualifications and requirements we seek:
 
  • 2-4 years of full-time, relevant work experience in fundraising/development operations, grants and contracts, finance, or project planning
  • Master’s degree preferred, or bachelor's degree with two+ additional years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience with Salesforce database is strongly preferred.
  • Experience creating and customizing reports is highly desirable.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Collaborative, team player with good problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and ability.
  • An interest in the environment, sustainability and international development is highly desirable.
 
Location:  Delhi/ Mumbai
 
Potential Salary: INR 800000-900000  
Duration: 2 years as term hire extendable based on performance and project requirements.
To Apply: Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

List of Documents to be attached:
  • Cover Letter
  •  Resume
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 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 preference, parental status, or disability.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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