Program Associate – e-FAST

Support research and coordination for decarbonizing freight initiative.

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Support research and coordination for decarbonizing freight initiative.

You have:

Master's degree in Transport planning, transport engineering, urban planning, public policy with 2-4 years of experience
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research
Proficiency in MS Office is a must
Good writing skills are essential
Prior work or understanding of freight or electric mobility is preferable
Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and engage with diverse stakeholders

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Program Associate – e-FAST

About us WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Our mission and values: WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture: WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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.

Job Highlight:

We are seeking a candidate for the Sustainable Cities and Transport Program to support our work on decarbonizing freight. You will support the team in the e-FAST India initiative through technical research, strategy support, communications and stakeholder coordination. The objective of this project is to advance the uptake of electric medium and heavy-duty trucks (e-MHDTs) through collaborations between ecosystem stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Contribute to outreach efforts for the platform by communicating with the members of the initiative for events, discussions, and onboarding. • Engage in consultations with government bodies, multi-lateral agencies, and partner think tanks to grow the participant network and identify partnership opportunities aligned with the broader goal of the initiative. • Oversee and manage digital assets of the platform including the performance and reach of the website and any online communication. • Undertaking secondary research on the landscape of freight movement, map e-MHDT pilots across India, and industry updates. • Developing data collection instruments like surveys. Ability to identify and pull-out alternate data sets. Executing data collection instruments on-ground. • Participate in interactions with industry partners and other stakeholders and mapping individual priorities. • Analyze different data sets and generate actionable insights. • Contribute to preparation of different types of collateral like reports, slide decks, etc.

What you will need:

• Master's degree in Transport planning, transport engineering, urban planning, public policy with 2-4 years of experience • Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research • Proficiency in MS Office is a must. • Ability to generate high-quality research. Good writing skills are essential. • Prior work or understanding of freight or electric mobility is preferable. • Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner, think creatively, work efficiently under high pressure • Organized, with attention to detail and ability to multitask across projects with tight timelines. • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and engage with diverse stakeholders including government, industry, and civil society.

Location: Delhi, India

Potential Salary and Benefits: INR 9,50,000 to INR 12,00,000 CTC

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

Duration: 1 Year (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)

To Apply:

Only Qualified applicants should apply online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered.

List of Documents to be attached:

Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position.
Curriculum vitae
Writing samples
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.

Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here

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

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.

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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 orientation, parental status, or disability.

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Potential interview questions

How have you managed stakeholder engagement in previous projects?	This assesses your experience and approach to working with various stakeholders.	Discuss specific examples where you successfully engaged stakeholders and the impact it had on the project.
Can you describe your experience with quantitative and qualitative research?	This evaluates your research skills and methodologies used.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What are some challenges you've faced in transport planning, and how did you overcome them?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a time you had to present complex information clearly. How did you approach it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or methods do you use for data collection and analysis?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure attention to detail in your work? Can you provide an example?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about working in sustainable transport and electric mobility?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.