13 Oct
world resources institute
Bengaluru
Program Overview
for Climate At WRI India’s Climate Program, we focus on integrated solutions that can enable a low-carbon transition in India, while ensuring that the transition is equitable and just for its people and protects natural resources.
Through applied research, the use of frameworks and tools, partnerships with key stakeholders and ground-level implementation, we seek to achieve impact at scale.
Position Overview India has submitted its first long-term low-emissions development strategy towards charting a low-carbon development pathway.
This is a critical juncture for socio-economic planning that meets development goals, climate mitigation targets and strengthens climate resilience in the country.
In this context,
WRI India’s research and capacity building activities are aimed at generating knowledge and building capacity to inform and strengthen India’s low-carbon, climate resilient planning.
WRI India is looking for a Senior Program Associate for its Climate Program. You will contribute to research, modelling, and capacity building activities related to India’s low-carbon development pathways.
You will receive a good opportunity to help shape the analysis of alternative low-carbon development pathways based on research and energy-economy modelling.
You will work with the research team in developing sectoral roadmaps for different sectors (such as power, industry); thematic studies related to just transition / climate resilience and developing / analysing model scenarios on low-carbon development pathways.
You are also expected to contribute to the organisation of multistakeholder dialogues and workshops with diverse partners including the government, industry, academia, civil society organisations, and think tanks.
The dialogues and workshops will serve at platforms to identify and prioritise research questions, exchange knowledge and disseminate research findings.
Understanding of energy and climate landscape in the country and prior research and writing experience (either energy-economy modelling or quantitative research / qualitative research on environment / energy / climate policy issues).
How your day will unfold The senior program associate will manage the following tasks. · Contribute to research including energy-economy modelling, development of sectoral roadmaps, policy analysis, and thematic studies on topics such as just energy transition, climate resilience, and low-carbon technology impacts.
- Understand and interpret findings from energy-economy modelling in India in the context of low-carbon development pathways.
- Contribute to the development and co-creation of alternate climate policy scenarios for India with relevant partners.· Support data collection and analysis for energy-economy modelling initiatives within the team.
- Coordinate events for engagement with partners through roundtables, seminars, workshops, policy dialogues, training, and other communication and outreach activities.
- Contribute to the production of event summary reports and proceedings. · Help develop tools to track and strengthen climate action planning.
- Publish research publications, thematic studies, low-carbon roadmaps, policy briefs, and blogs on topics related to long-term climate strategies, decarbonisation, low-carbon sectoral roadmaps, sectoral transition strategies,
and just transitions.
- Stay updated on the policy landscape, sectoral developments, and industry trends about climate policy and just transitions.
Requirements and Qualifications we seek : · Post graduate degree in environmental / climate science, economics, public policy, engineering, statistics, urban / environmental planning, or related subject.
- Minimum 4-7 years of full-time work experience in research roles related to one or more of these topics : energy-economy modelling, environment-development issues, energy sector, climate policy, emissions inventory, or related topics.
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.· Proficiency in the use MS Office : Excel, Word & Powerpoint.
- Comfort with quantitative data analysis using tools like R,
SPSS.· Good written and oral communication skills.· Good understanding of climate / energy policy issues and ecosystem in India.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and part of teams.· Willingness to travel to project locations and support the organisation of workshops and partner consultations.
Salary and Benefits : INR 11,00,000-13,00,000 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) Location : Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore
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▶️ Senior Program Associate – Climate Program
🖊️ world resources institute
📍 Bengaluru