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Senior Program Associate
World Resources Institute
posted 6d ago
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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