Intern – Energy Access Explorer

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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 an intern for its Energy Program. Our energy access work is to support research on advancing demand-driven solutions for affordable, reliable, clean energy to power sustainable development, with a specific focus on Assam and Mizoram.

Job Responsibilities

The intern will undertake a range of responsibilities as listed below.

• Baseline study of existing energy policies and schemes in Mizoram.
• Collecting, cleaning and pre-processing electricity and socio-economic data from multiple sources.
• Documenting the data collection process.
• Use statistical tools to analyze the data and find trends.
• Support the team in drafting the metadata information for the collected data.
• Validating findings with the project team through literature review and consultations.
• Coordinate with govt agencies, experts, civil society on qualitative data collection and stakeholder consultations.
• Communicating research findings in diverse formats (report, papers, blogs, policy briefs and issue briefs, presentations) suitable for stakeholders in government, private and non-government sectors, with a focus on influencing policy and practice.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Completed or on-going higher education degree in Geoinformatics, Energy, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, development economics, Mathematics, or related social science subjects
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis is a requirement.
• Experience in translating analyses and data interpretation into descriptive reports and presentations.
• Working knowledge of statistical and geo-spatial databases especially with respect to Assam or Mizoram, and an understanding of the relationship between electricity access and socio-economic development is preferable.
• Excellent/ Strong research, interpersonal/ written/ communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner

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