Project Associate - Energy Access

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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

WRI India is seeking a Project Associate for the Energy for Equitable Development work housed in the Energy Program in India. The Project Associate will support the vision of WRI India to improve access to reliable, affordable and sustainable energy for all in the state of Mizoram. We have a multi-pronged energy strategy that looks at directing our tools, research, expertise, and partnerships in ensuring universal access to reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity.

WRI India is working with development partners who operate in remote rural areas where access to electricity is limited. We help them identify the challenges, design the roadmap to implement the solutions and help assess the impact of clean energy solutions. The interventions with the partners will feed into the scaling up efforts for reducing energy poverty and achieving development outcomes. The Project Associate will join a team of highly motivated individuals across multiple continents, including members of senior leadership, to support the energy access work.

Job Responsibilities

The Project Associate’s main areas of responsibility will include the following:

• Monitoring the changing landscape of policies, technologies and innovations in the energy access and development space in Nagaland to guide and inform the Energy team’s strategies
• Liaising with stakeholders: government and non-governmental organizations for setting up consultations and conducting them, implementing project activities as well as building long-term relationships
• Play an integral role in implementing energy interventions and collecting data for expanding energy access opportunities in the livelihood, health and education sectors
• Conducting research and effectively documenting it to inform team’s objectives of working in the state
• Organizing workshops, conferences and other dissemination activities in Mizoram
• Organizing site visits and working on logistics for planning the site visits – including trip planning
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the pillar Lead and Energy Program Director in India.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent work experience) in development studies/agriculture/social sciences or energy-related discipline with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Self motivated, having confidence and independence to take initiatives, with the awareness and judgement to seek help when needed
• Strong commitment to and understanding of the energy and development space
• Good communications skills for communicating with the team and external stakeholders
• Willingness to engage with the team members with a strong sense of respect for the team
• Willingness to travel to remote locations within the North East on a regular basis and on short notice
• Ability to organize demanding schedules and logistics around travel for work
• Fluency in English is a must, knowledge of local dialects is preferable.

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