Manager, Climate Program

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About the Organization

WRI is a trusted partner for change. Using research-based approaches, we work globally and in focus countries to meet people’s essential needs; to protect and restore nature; and to stabilize the climate and build resilient communities. We aim to fundamentally transform the way the world produces and uses food and energy and designs its cities to create a better future for all.

Job Description

India has set for itself ambitious 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 impact 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 and implementation through economic modelling, policy analysis, developing tools and guidance, conducting vulnerability assessments, stakeholder engagement, capacity building and skilling interventions. WRI India is also working actively on building a thriving and resilient 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 Project 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 competitive 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 Project Associate will play a critical role in: (a) successfully engaging with MSMEs, policymakers, local partners and other relevant stakeholders, (b) conducting research and implementation of the project, (c) draw key insights and provide recommendations to meet the objectives and deliver impact, and (d) facilitate on-ground activities at the state or cluster level.

Job Responsibilities

You will undertake a range of tasks as listed below:

• Build and nurture relationships with MSMEs, local governmental, industry and MSME organizations, educational institutions, associations, and communities we work with across projects.
• Lead focused interviews, consultations, discussions, and other engagement with cluster associations, MSME units in the clusters, skill development partners, experts, policy makers and government officials as needed throughout the project.
• Lead secondary research to complement the interviews and consultations to identify and map existing vulnerabilities, risks, skilling needs and impact on women
• Conduct and support data collection, data analysis and present analysis to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Lead coordination and dissemination of capacity building activities
• Organize events/conferences/ trainings/webinars that WRI India hosts or participates in
• Ensure timely completion of activities and high-quality deliverables
• Write compelling and persuasive research products, articles, and blogs, and provide research and content development support, as needed
• Keep abreast of industry trends, policy landscape and sectoral developments
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Project Lead and Climate Program Director

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Postgraduate degree/ Masters degree in Social Sciences, Economics, or Public Policy
• 7-10 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in relation to 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 planning and implementing skilling programs or capacity building for small businesses, women, or skilled/semi-skilled workers is highly desirable
• Willingness to travel to MSME clusters for research and engagement
• Awareness of environment and climate domain – key issues and trends
• Experience of working with and coordinating across multiple stakeholders is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills; good communications and writing skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills to work on cutting edge research
• Ability to engage constructively and collaboratively with the team members and a strong sense of respect for the team members and stakeholders
• Responsible, resourceful, and self-motivated
• Fluent in English and Tamil
• Fluency in other regional languages is highly preferred.

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