Junior Program Associate – Urban Development

Junior Program Associate – Urban Development

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Who we are and what we do

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, non-profit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, World Resources Institute puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

WRI India has the capacity to convene key stakeholders, and forge strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organizations, institutes and NGOs, to scale-up solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

Position Overview:

WRI India is seeking a Senior Project Associate for a range of Integrated Urban development program responsibilities in India. With his/her knowledge of the sector, the candidate will support the vision of WRI to support the implementation of sustainable development for our cities.

WRI globally, has deep experience in the sector and is widely recognized as a leader on sustainable development. In India, we have a multi-pronged urban development strategy that looks strategically at directing our tools, research, expertise, and partnerships in ensuring sustainable on ground change.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Associate, Integrated Urban Development will undertake and oversee a range of responsibilities for the Integrated urban development team as listed (but not limited to) below:

Research and Project work

• Conduct desk-based research including archival research, develop analytic summaries.
• Handling, analyzing and visualizing research datasets
• Support project related tasks/activities develop material for stakeholder engagement.
• Working on range of projects and research related to public spaces, street safety and design, nature based solutions, wayfinding and signage etc.. with focus on adolescents.
• Development of technical guidelines, presentation, notes etc.
• On-ground Site Surveys, Technical support during implementation of urban design projects with key focus on streets and public spaces. Post implementation monitoring and evaluation of impact as per requirements.

Project Management:

• Develop innovative workshops, activities, documentation, and evaluation techniques which are adaptable to different focus groups.
• Prepare/ Helping in preparing/writing project reports, technical presentation, capacity building modules, research reports, technical blogs, outreach material for engaging with stakeholders in government, business and non-government sectors and any other relevant and appropriate deliverables.
• Monitors program/project performance against contract requirements

Grant Management

• Potential opportunity scouting, fund raising and proposal development for future projects.
• Support the drafting of grant proposal budgets and assist in the collection & submission of formal proposals for all grants.
• Support proposal documentation packaging for review and/or final distribution.

Communication and Partnerships

• Coordinate, schedule and document meetings regarding projects among team and with external partners
• Organizing and documenting workshops, conferences and other consultation and dissemination activities
• Liaising with external partners and WRI colleagues across programs and countries as per requirements.
• Coordinate outreach efforts on behalf of program/projects and support partner engagement activities

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education
  • Degree: Master level degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban design, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
  • Any additional qualification on anthropology, sociology, child and adolescent behavior would be considered as an added advantage
• Software proficiency:
  • Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
  • Google SketchUp Pro
  • ArcGIS, QGIS
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Office
  • App/ website development through coding or using suitable platforms (candidate with this skill set will be preferred)
• Language proficiency
  • Besides English and/or Hindi, knowledge/proficiency in Odiya (speaking, reading and writing) is required.
• Competencies/ Abilities required
  • Candidates with work experience in Child and adolescent friendly environments would be preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in carrying out literature reviews
  • Qualitative and quantitative research experience
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work across different time zones and cross-culturally
  • Experience of developing indicator frameworks, such as used for evaluations
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Strong oral communications skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
  • Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to work calmly and enthusiastically under high pressure
  • Ability to think creatively
  • Highly responsible, self-motivated
  • Good sense of humor
  • Extremely well organized, reliable, and efficient
  • Interest in programmatic learning and excellent writing skills are essential to the position.

Location: Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

Start date: At the earliest

Potential Salary: 6,50,000 INR CTC PA

Salary and Benefits:

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Duration: 1 Year (Extendable upon performance / Project requirements)

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter/ Resume/ Writing Sample/ Reports/

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.

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People-centric to the core:

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

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

Digital healthcare service: Online doctor consultations for your primary healthcare needs

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.

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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 preference, parental status, or disability.