- Assist the Project Manager for research on electric mobility, and work closely with team members and collaborators within and outside WRI on all aspects of project research, documentation, and administration
- Take charge of various technical aspects of project delivery, such as government interfacing, partner management, people engagement, project documentation, event management, etc
- Organize, review, and summarize relevant literature and data from multiple sources, under the guidance of the Project lead and team
- Synthesize recommendations into clear and compelling presentations and written reports
- Conduct data exploration, quantitative research and provide analytical solutions and insights to meet project outputs
- Support and work on projectrelated presentations, commentaries, blogs and opeds, reports, policy briefs, grant proposals, working papers and articles to share and disseminate findings and analysis with different stakeholders
- Contribute and engage with WRI's research community in India and globally.
- Design and create innovative problemsolving approaches to effectively address key questions and challenges posed by our research goals and program objectives.
- Contribute to written outputs, including peerreviewed articles, WRI working papers, and blog posts Qualifications and Requirements we seek:
- A Masters or higher degree in relevant sector (sustainability, electric mobility, urban planning) and a good understanding of the electric mobility ecosystem in India.
- 24 years of fulltime experience in relevant sectors. Preference will be given to candidates having prior experience on working in the sustainable mobility space.
- Be wellversed with the analytical tools, computer software(GIS), literature, and current developments in the areas of electric mobility, energy, and transport.
- Important attributes for this position are innovativeness, independence, confidence, passion, analytical mindset, structured thinking, researchoriented, teamplayer, strong communication skills
- Good writing and communication skills; strong grasp of Hindi in addition to English is preferred, knowledge of any other regional language will be a plus
- Willing to travel across different UP cities
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a writing test Salary and Benefits: 8,00,000 INR to 9,00,000 INRCTC Per annumSalary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Program Associate – Electric Mobility, Lucknow - Moolti, India - World Resources Institute
Description
About your role:
The Electric Mobility team supports Indian cities in their journey to be low carbon through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of Indian and International experts.
Making the move to electric mobility requires a carefully planned strategy that envisions the merging of the transportation and energy sectors and re-envisions relationships between people and vehicles.
WRI India seeks a motivated Project Associate to work on diverse projects that will work in various sectors and domains ranging across sustainable transportation.
The ideal candidate should possess skills in quantitative and qualitative research, and mapping and spatial analysis.Candidates who have research experience on one or more of the following areas – sustainable mobility, electric mobility, urban and transport policies, and planning frameworks, will be preferred.
The goal is to generate new research, analysis, and evidence to inform policy and practice for sustainable mobility.How your day will unfold:
Your responsibilities will include the following:
1 year Location :
Lucknow Start date: As soon as possible.