Junior Program Associate – Freight Electrification

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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. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. 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 the World Resources Institute (WRI) in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Job Description

We are seeking for a junior program associate for the Sustainable Cities and Transport Program to support our work on decarbonizing freight. You will support various ongoing projects through technical research, freight financing strategies, feasibility analysis and solutions to accelerate adoption of electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks (e-MHDTs). This role offers an excellent opportunity to engage in impactful research and gain exposure to cutting-edge initiatives in sustainable transport.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on freight decarbonization, electric medium and heavy-duty trucks (e-MHDTs), charging infrastructure, and financing strategies.
• Analyze diverse datasets related to freight operations, vehicle performance, infrastructure readiness, and feasibility of electrification to generate actionable insights.
• Design and implement data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, interviews), including on-ground execution and identification of alternate data sources.
• Develop visually compelling and content-rich slide decks, reports, briefs, and technical notes to effectively communicate research findings.
• Support documentation and coordination for internal and external meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
• Engage with industry partners and stakeholders to map priorities, gather inputs, and contribute to collaborative knowledge-building.
• Assist in the creation of various project collaterals, including policy notes, presentations, and communication material.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in transport planning, transport engineering, urban planning, public policy or with 0-2 years of experience
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research
• Proficiency in MS Office is a must
• Ability to generate high-quality research. Good writing skills is essential.
• Prior work or understanding of freight or electric mobility is preferable.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner, think creatively, work efficiently under high pressure.
• Experience with tools like Excel (advanced), Power BI, or any data visualization/statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) is a strong plus

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