Program Manager, Energy Program

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About the Organization

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. 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 World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently, over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Job Description

WRI India's energy program aims to inform and guide India's energy transition. The program's strategy is comprises of four pillars: (1) Clean Energy Supply (2) Decarbonized Energy Consumption, (3) Energy for Equitable Development and (4) Energy, Minerals & Circularity. Cross cutting these pillars are issues of financing and policies and integrating the principles of equity in the program's initiatives. The Decarbonized Energy Consumption (DEC) pillar is focused on reducing energy demand through energy efficiency, promoting the integration of clean energy and use of alternative fuels in the buildings and industries sector and sustainable cooling.

The DEC pillar is looking for someone to provide project management and delivery support on projects related to sustainable cooling and building decarbonisation. The ideal candidate must be willing to work under tight timelines and ensure high quality deliverables.

The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team and report to the Program Head.

Job Responsibilities

• Support strategic thinking on partners for collaboration, geographies of focus and tactics for engaging with diverse stakeholders in the cooling and building decarbonisation/low carbon buildings space.
• Guide colleagues and support research on the impacts of sustainable cooling solutions and heat resilient infrastructure on people, nature and climate.
• Manage relationships with key partners, government stakeholders and other ecosystem players through regular meetings and interactions.
• Lead collaboration with organisations on implementing sustainable cooling solutions, including end-to-end working with implementation partners and field work on the ground in several states.
• Prepare reports and other communication materials for funders. Support Program Head on internal reporting on results through collation of data, coordination with colleagues in different locations and institutional monitoring and impact teams.
• Support fundraising efforts through preparation of concept notes and proposals.
• Lead research and writing on knowledge products and publications.
• Represent WRI India on platforms and present the program's research through webinars, written articles or blogs and other communication channels.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the program leadership and colleagues, including support on research and analysis on other energy program projects.
• Travel to the key project sites based on the project needs

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Graduate or post graduate degree in science, engineering, architecture, policy, or related fields
• 7 -10 years of relevant experience in energy efficiency and or clean energy, cooling or heat resilience

Knowledge & Skills

• Prior experience working in the buildings and or cooling sector is non-negotiable. Deep expertise and technical knowledge of cooling technologies, solutions and their implementation is desirable.
• Knowledge and interest in national and international policy discourse around sustainable cooling, energy-related climate actions and energy efficiency are necessary.
• Experience working at the state level, in urban or rural settings, engaging with state government agencies, CSOs, academia, and or the private sector is necessary.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively in conversation and writing, including professional-quality writing for research and communications products.
• Technical and quantitative skills and some training in research methods are necessary.
• Willingness to travel on short notice when needed by the project/program.
• The ability to respond to urgent requests from the team proactively is an asset.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others; to demonstrate flexibility in fulfilling assignments.
• Fluency in English and Hindi is a must. Proficiency in other languages is desirable.

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