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Senior Program Associate, Climate Resilience Practice
World Resources Institute
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Who we are and what we do?
WRI is a global research organization that spans more than 50 countries, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey and the United States. Our more than 450 experts and staff work closely with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain our natural resources the foundation of economic opportunity and human well-being.
WRI was recently voted the #1 Environmental Think Tank in the world and is consistently recommended by staff as one of the "most desired organizations to work for." In 2014, WRI was ranked one of the Top Workplaces by the Washington Post.
World Resources Institute India (WRII) is a wholly owned subsidiary of WRI established in India.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse - with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Foreign candidates need to have a valid work permit for India. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRIs policy research and analysis.
About your role: :
WRI India is looking for a Senior Project Associate to join the Climate Resilience Practice (CRP) team in India. You will support the vision of CRP to help different tiers of the government, civil society, and other relevant partners to mainstream climate change into development planning and policies for the state of Tamil Nadu.
WRI s CRP team engages in a diverse body of work. The current projects build on a foundation of almost 10 years of work on climate change adaptation, much of which was conducted by a prior incarnation known as the Vulnerability & Adaptation Initiative. CRP has developed path-setting knowledge products to assess national institutional capacity and support civil society to enhance resilience efforts at the scale required.
You will be a unique opportunity for those wishing to be the forefront of cutting-edge research and implementation in the field of climate change planning, institutional capacity building and mobilizing finance for climate action. You will join a team at CRP and work with main government partners in the state to train and build institutional capacity to mainstream climate change (adaptation and mitigation) into the state s overall development planning. You will be housed in the department of environment (DoE) with the TN government, and participate in daily coordination to support the state government in planning of their climate change agenda.
How your day will unfold:
Your main responsibilities will include the following:
Research & Knowledge
- Develop frameworks for integrating climate adaptation and resilience actions with district and city plans and budgets, specifically in Madhya Pradesh and other states
- Support mainstreaming of adaptation actions with development plans at the districts, holding consultations with line departments for co-developing actions
- Support research on climate finance and mobilizing resources for adaptation activities at the district and state level
- Carrying out field visits, grassroot level consultations with community members in select villages/panchayats of Madhya Pradesh for climate smart village development and feasibility reports
- Help pilot test frameworks and tools that help states prioritise climate actions to mainstream with development budgets
- Be the on-ground contact for the project in Madhya Pradesh to partner with state/district governments and private sector
- Have reasonable understanding of vulnerabilities of MSMEs and resilience building for such enterprises
- Holding consultations, qualitative and quantitative data that help understand vulnerability of MSMEs and labour
- Undertake field visits to the relevant priority districts/blocks/villages and private enterprises for gathering information and feedback from diverse partners
- Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
- Contribute to knowledge products and working papers
Administrative
- Partner with governmental and non-governmental partners and other important identified partners
- Plan and implement state level training programmes for partners.
- Organize internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences and other sharing activities.
- Be a contact ponit for the project, with state government and private enterprises for daily activities and report back to the team
Qualifications and requirements we seek:
Required Qualifications:
- Master s Degree in Economics, Environment, Natural Resource Economics, Climate Change, Development Studies or related discipline.
- Between 5-7 years of relevant fulltime research work experience in related domains
- Experience of international, national and sub-national climate change policy landscape (SAPCC, NAPCC, NDC, NAP, city climate action plans), MSMEs
- An understanding of the government budget planning process and public finance management
- Prior work experience at the sub-national level and liasoning with state governments
- Prior work experience in the states of India, and Madhya Pradesh
- Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis of large data sets
- Travel for work and conduct field visits and on short notice
- An analytical and creative mind who can come up with innovative solutions to tackle complex problems
- Fluency in English and Hindi required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in writing reports and publishing papers on climate change policy
- Strong, proven track record on climate resilience research, finance, in particular a firm grasp on public budgetary processes across different sectors at national and sub-national levels, working with the private sector and MSMEs
- Prior work experience with research organizations, field level experience
- Prior experience in engaging and working with governmental agencies and sectors, and networking with other partners from the environmental and developmental space.
Salary and Benefits: 140 0 000-1800000 INR CTC Per annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Duration: 1 years as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Location : Delhi, Chennai
Start date: As soon as possible.
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
Learn more about WRI India s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Click Here We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.
Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member
Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance
Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle
Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job
Learning culture : Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities
Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.
Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.
Click here to know more about our benefits Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)
Equal employment @WRI India
We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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