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Senior Program Associate
World Resources Institute
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- Engage with a wide range of stakeholders in Maharashtra, including automotive industry stakeholders, industry associations, skilling agencies and local & state government representatives for our ongoing initiatives, collecting primary data, seeking collaborations and undertaking joint initiatives aimed at creating a state-level EV transition pathway
- Support the project team in conducting primary and secondary research on the ongoing transition from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) to EVs in the Indian automotive sector, especially in Maharashtra.
- Facilitate testing of interventions, skill training and other on-ground activities at the cluster and state level
- Present insights/ findings on behalf of WRI India at relevant multi-stakeholder forums. Produce project-related presentations, reports, commentaries, blogs and op-eds, reports, policy briefs, grant proposals, working papers and articles to disseminate research and analysis, independently and in collaboration with team members.
- Conceptualize and conduct workshops and capacity-building activities required for the project, in collaboration with the team.
- Design and create innovative problem-solving approaches to effectively address key questions and challenges posed by our research goals and program objectives.
- Contribute and engage with WRI s research community in India and globally.
- A masters or higher degree in social sciences, public policy, climate policy, environmental studies or related fields.
- At least 4 years of work experience in sustainable development research, with preferably some experience in liaising with MSMEs, government or local communities.
- Strong communication skills and language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking skills) in English. Proficiency in Marathi will be highly preferred.
- Good working knowledge of the sustainable mobility domain, electric vehicle segment, automotive sector and energy transition.
- Experience in undertaking GHG measurement and management interventions or energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in MSMEs or planning and implementing skilling programs or capacity building for small businesses, women, or skilled/semi-skilled workers is highly desirable
- Willingness to travel to MSME clusters for research and engagement is a must
- Experience in working with and coordinating across multiple stakeholders is preferred
- Ability to engage constructively and collaboratively with the team members and a strong sense of respect for the team members and stakeholders
- Responsible, resourceful, self-motivated and keen to learn
- Prior experience in sustainable mobility and/or in the automotive sector is a bonus.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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