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Senior Program Associate: Industrial Decarbonization
Embarq
posted 1d ago
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About your Role
The CEF Program at WRI India is seeking a Senior Program Associate for its ongoing and upcoming interventions with the Indian MSME sector to support the low-carbon transition, unlock new markets, and ensure long-term economic stability. The program aims to build the sectors resilience to climate change impacts, capacity to decarbonize and stay competitive in the low-carbon economy, and support a just transition by identifying skilling needs, developing skilling programs, and building capacity to access climate finance.
The role will play a critical role in (a) successfully engaging with MSMEs, policymakers, local partners, and other relevant stakeholders, (b) leading research and implementation of the project, (c) drawing key insights and providing recommendations to meet the objectives and deliver impact, and (d) lead a team of highly motivated people and facilitate on-ground activities at the state or cluster level.
How your day will unfold
You will undertake a range of tasks as listed below:
Project Management :
The selected candidate should:
- Expertise in GHG measurement and management as per international standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, 2006 IPCC Guidelines, etc.).
- Deep understanding of industry trends, policy landscape, and sectoral developments, particularly for the MSME sector within the food processing industry and leather.
- Have credible experience in conducting stakeholders consultations and nurturing relationships with MSMEs, local governments, industrial MSME associations, educational institutions, and communities.
- Lead, manage, and develop the project workplan and ensure successful implementation.
- Have relevant expertise in conducting surveys and site visits.
- Have credible experience in conducting focused interviews, lead discussions, and other engagements with cluster associations, MSME units in the clusters, experts, policymakers, and government officials as needed throughout the project.
- Conduct secondary research to complement the interviews and consultations to detailed action plan and low-carbon strategies.
- Coordinate and disseminate capacity-building activities.
- Assist in organizing events/conferences/ trainings/webinars that WRI India hosts or participates in.
- Ensure timely completion of activities and high-quality deliverables.
- Write compelling and persuasive research products, articles, and blogs, and provide research and content development support as needed.
- Travel to other locations if necessary for and beyond this project s activities.
Team Collaboration and Coordination :
The selected candidate is expected to:
- Supports teams efforts to remain compliant with funder policies & project commitments.
- Ability to coordinate with the relevant internal teams during project development, following necessary policies and processes.
Financial Management and Reporting :
The selected candidate should:
- Assist the project manager with budget management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Assist in developing periodic narrative reports on project progress and grant closure reports, subject to review and approval by senior managers.
- Keep abreast with WRI s internal processes and deadlines related to project funding, track deliverable pipeline, and develop knowledge products.
Qualifications, experience, and desired attributes
- Masters degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
- 4 - 7 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in the environmental field or climate change, with expertise working with MSMEs and local communities.
- Experience in conducting GHG measurement and management interventions, energy efficiency, or renewable energy projects in MSMEs, planning and implementing training programs or capacity building for small businesses or skilled/semi-skilled workers is highly desirable.
- Willingness to travel to MSME clusters for research and engagement is essential.
- Awareness of key issues, policies, and trends within the MSME sector is required.
- Experience in working with and coordinating across multiple stakeholders is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication and writing abilities are necessary.
- A willingness to learn and develop new skills for cutting-edge research is also essential.
- The ability to engage constructively and collaboratively with team members, along with a strong respect for team members and stakeholders, is crucial.
- The candidate must be responsible, resourceful, and self-motivated.
- Knowledge of the local language (Tamil) will be an added advantage.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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