Senior Program Associate – Urban Development

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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 at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Job Description

We are looking for candidates with demonstrated experience in conducting and publishing research studies, partner engagement and willingness to learn new tools and skills required for the mentioned work area. Reporting to the Program Head, Urban Development, you will support projects and anchor research work that will inform evidence-based actions for inclusive and resilient future for cities across sectors.

Job Responsibilities

• Anchor and support research and on-ground activities relating to formulation and implementation of climate action plans and projects contributing to urban resilience building.
• Coordinate with a cohort of partners, stakeholders and collaborators across public, private and civil society space.
• Guide junior researchers in the team in conducting research and delivering outputs.
• Coordinate with other team in WRI as necessary for building required convergence with aligned projects/ programs.
• Frame detailed research scope, quantitative and qualitative methodologies and tools required for relevant initiatives including primary survey design, data collection, consultations and analysis.
• Work with multiple teams and communicate with the WRI India internal team members and partners to achieve project goals and ensure regular progress reporting so that work flows smoothly.
• Support in all project related activities such as research and writing, partner dialogues, consultations, technical reviews and reporting based on the needs of the project.
• Support logistical processes and provide technical design support for all deliverables related to project activities.
• Support in reporting on the overall progress of the project and identify any gaps/delays if any. Help develop remedial measures to address such issues.
• Support convenings of multiple partners, experts, mentors, and partners to gather feedback for the study and organising workshops/conferences based on the project need and relevance.
• Prepare briefings for the senior team members including director and executive director, to assist with meetings, events, and presentations. Further, help in organizing and administering training and capacity building sessions based on the needs of the project.
• Travel to other locations if necessary for and beyond this project activities.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• PhD/Masters/Equivalent Postgraduate in urban planning/ environmental planning/ urban design/ development studies/ public policy.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant work experience in research or consultancy work environment, managing all aspects of a project including multi-partner consultations, interactions with government agencies and providing strategic expertise.
• Proficiency in research methodologies, quantitative and qualitative analysis tools, survey design and methods, documenting and communicating research outputs.
• Acquaintance with project management tools to manage tasks, resources, and milestones, collaborate with teams to prioritize workflows and tasks.
• Demonstrate strong report writing and reviewing skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to combine and present complex information in a simple manner that is suitable for diverse audiences. This will further support interdisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience of working with Government Ministries/ Departments and other non-government partners such as peer research organizations, think tanks, NGOs, business and industries, corporates and civil society organizations.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork and ability to take on new tasks and  responsibilities.
• Ensure highest standards and consistency of work.  

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