Senior Program Associate, Climate Program (Tamil Nadu)

Data Analysis & Technical Research Bengaluru, India

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Who we are and what we do?  
  
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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 our generations. Through research, 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. Over 200 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.  
   
Program Overview for Climate Program  
  
At WRI India’s Climate Program we focus on modern, research and  integrated solutions that can enable a low-carbon transition in India, while ensuring that the transition is equitable and just for its people and protects natural resources. Through applied research, the use of frameworks and tools, partnerships with partners and ground-level implementation, we seek to achieve impact at scale.  
   
About your Role:  
  
India has set for itself decarbonization targets that can put the country on a low carbon development pathway. While this climate ambition must also ensure that India meets its developmental targets and raises the standard of living of all its people, climate change impacts are already affecting communities and must be addressed. Additionally, while low carbon shifts in our energy systems, industries, and transport can bring in better economic, job and development outcomes at the aggregate levels, if not managed well, they could also disproportionately and negatively affect the livelihoods of the most vulnerable – including informal workers, small businesses, low-income households, and women.  
   
Taking cognizance of this, WRI India’s research is aimed at supporting policymakers on policy planning through economic modelling, policy analysis, developing tools and guidance, conducting vulnerability assessments, partner engagement, capacity building and skilling interventions. WRI India is also building a successful and MSME sector in India by reducing their vulnerability to climate change, building capacity on undertaking climate action, accessing technology and finance for decarbonization, and preparing MSMEs for the low carbon transition though targeted, sector-specific skilling programs.  
   
In this regard, the Climate Program at WRI India is seeking a dynamic Senior Program Associate for its ongoing intervention with the Indian MSME sector to build their resilience towards impacts of climate change, build their capacity to decarbonize and stay in the low carbon economy and support a “just” transition by identifying skilling needs and developing skilling programs and building capacity on accessing climate finance. The Senior Program Associate will play a critical role in: (a) engaging with MSMEs, policymakers, local partners and other relevant partners, (b) conducting research and implementation of the project, (c) draw main insights and provide recommendations to meet the objectives and create impact, and (d) facilitate on-ground activities at the state or group level.  
   
How your day will unfold:   
  
The Senior Program Associate will undertake a range of tasks as listed below:  
  • Help in building and nurturing relationships with MSMEs, local governmental, industry and MSME organizations, educational institutions, associations, and communities we work with projects  
  • Lead-focused interviews, consultations, discussions, and other engagement with group associations, MSME units in the clusters, skill development partners, experts, policy makers and government officials throughout the project.  
  • Conduct secondary research to complement the interviews and consultations to identify and map existing vulnerabilities, risks, skilling needs and effect on women.  
  • Conduct and support data collection, data analysis and present analysis to relevant partners.  
  • Lead coordination and dissemination of capacity building activities.  
  • Organize events/conferences/ trainings/webinars that WRI India hosts or participates in  
  • Support project by ensuring completion of activities and high-quality deliverables.  
  • Write compelling and research products, articles, and blogs, and provide research and content development support.  
  • Keep abreast of industry trends, policy landscape and sectoral developments.  
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Project Lead and Climate Program Director  
   
Qualifications and requirements we seek:  
  • Postgraduate degree/ master's degree in social sciences, Economics, or Public Policy  
  • 4-7 years of relevant industry experience concerning environmental/climate change interventions, including experience with MSMEs, or local communities.  
  • Experience of undertaking GHG measurement and management interventions or energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in MSMEs or developing skilling programs or capacity building for small businesses, women, or experienced/semi-experienced workers.  
  • Willingness to travel to MSME clusters for research and engagement.  
  • Awareness of environment and climate domain – main issues and trends  
  • Experience working with and coordinating across multiple partners.  
  • To work on modern research  
  • Engage constructively and collaboratively with the team and a sense of respect for the team members and partners.  
  • Fluent in English and Tamil  
  • Fluency in other regional languages  
Salary and Benefits: 1100000-1300000 INR CTC Per annum

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.  
Duration: 2 years as term hire extendable based on performance and project requirements.  
Location: Tamil Nadu  
Start date: As soon as possible.
  
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 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.  
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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