Head- Energy Transition Finance, Energy Program

Data Analysis & Technical Research New Delhi, India Mumbai, India, India Bengaluru, India, India

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World Resources Institute (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 WRI, a research organization. Currently over 300 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
About your Role:
 
WRI India’s Energy Program has a four-pronged strategy to support India’s transition to clean energy - Clean Energy Supply, Decarbonized Energy Consumption, Energy for Equitable Development and Energy, Minerals & Circularity. Cross cutting through these pillars is the need for finance - international and domestic; public and private;  commercial and philanthropic - to pay for the transition. To achieve the scale of India's ambitious climate targets and developmental priorities, the amount of financing for clean energy needs to increase dramatically. Doing so is particularly challenging now that the real cost of capital has increased over the past several years for countries like India, and the flow of finance does not reach all who need it. As the Energy Transition Finance Lead for WRI India's Energy Program, you will explore what financing models are working and these can be improved to accelerate adoption. You will lead research on the optimal arrangement between private sector finance and public finance - and design positive loops so one spurs growth in the other and cumulatively help achieve India's energy and development goals. 
How your day will unfold: 
WRI India is looking for a candidate to:
  • Lead, conduct, guide and develop research on energy transition finance in relation to (a) national / state or sectoral energy transition plans;  (b) development of clean energy technologies and improving access to existing technologies; (c) existing financing and finance instruments, understanding gaps and identifying solutions to improve flow of financing; and identify new clean energy finance models and structures; (d) policy and regulation, and identifying incentives that ensure alignment of incentives with the achievement of energy transition and developmental outcomes; (e) improving data frameworks on investments and performance of various financial instruments ; and (f) the social impacts of the energy transition including issues around jobs, tax revenues, environmental and social impacts, etc. 
  • Identify and engage with key stakeholders in private and public financial institutions (national and international) across the range of financial institutions including commercial finance and developmental finance and other institutions that fund clean energy and developmental projects. Also support the team in their interactions with utilities, regulatory commissions, national and state agencies and ministries, academia, peer research organizations and broader civil society to share research and views on energy transition finance.
  • Keep abreast of energy transition finance issues, tax and fiscal issues, regulatory and policy trends, industry and finance landscape and sectoral developments.
  • Participation in stakeholder dialogues, liaise with research partners, policymakers, business and other actors active in India’s energy transition, and represent WRI India on energy transition finance issues.
  • Identify the development of new research areas, with actionable project plans and raise resources for impactful projects on India’s energy transition finance.
  • Assist with project-relevant articles and other communication documents.
  • Ensuring timely submission of deliverables and regular updates to donors and partners.
  • Support coordination and dissemination of training and capacity building activities.
  • Assist in the organizing of internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other dissemination activities
Qualifications and Requirements we seek:
  • Master’s degree with a specialization in engineering / energy / science / management / economics or related field
  •  Minimum 15 years of relevant full-time work experience in the energy sector with deep understanding of and experience with energy finance issues, including renewable energy finance, transmission and distribution finance, tariff design, capacity building and entrepreneurship.
  • Strong understanding of energy finance policy and sustainability trends, both globally and in India.
  • Demonstrated track record of excellence in research, analysis, project management and delivering results.
  • Excellent qualitative and/or quantitative research and writing skills.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams of individuals and colleagues.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience in writing policy briefs/publications and delivering presentations.
Salary and Benefits: INR 39,00,000- INR 46,50,000
Duration: Two years (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Location: Bangalore/Delhi/Mumbai

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.  
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 orientation, parental status, or disability.  

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