Associate - Transport Systems - New Delhi, India - Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)

Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)

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New Delhi, India

2 weeks ago

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Deepika Kaur

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Description

Associate - Transport Systems
The Organisation
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) works with cities worldwide to
promote transport solutions that reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse
emissions while improving urban livability and economic opportunity. ITDP is a not-for-profit
organisation with its headquarters in New York City. ITDP works in South Africa, Tanzania,
Uganda, Kenya, India, China, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.

Since 2021, ITDP is represented in India by ITDP Pvt. Ltd. and works with governments,
multilateral agencies, and civil society to make visible, on-the-ground improvements by
providing technical expertise, policy solutions, research publications, and training
programmes.

About the Position
support for project planning, project implementation, policy guidance, and capacity building
in public transport systems.

They will also develop technical reports, policy drafts, guidelines, and training modules. The
position will also involve engaging with a diverse set of people—civic officials, politicians,
civil society agents, media, project consultants, and others—to help build support for
sustainable and equitable urban transport.

They will have a chance to hone their technical knowledge and writing skills while gaining
exposure to the fields of sustainable transport, city planning, and municipal governance. The
position will be based in New Delhi, but they may need to travel to other project cities as and
when required. They will report to Deputy Manager. They will work closely with ITDP India's
city teams, head office staff, and international experts.

Roles and responsibilities

The Associate's responsibilities will include the following:
Technical Assistance

Research on various developments in urban transport planning including bus, rapid

transit systems, shared mobility, informal public transport, public bicycle sharing
systems and especially electric mobility.

Assist the team in the preparation of technical documents, including:
Terms of Reference documents for the appointment of consultants for

operational planning,

Analysis of existing policies, regulations and laws,
Gap assessment studies,
Draft policy briefs.
Liaise with the government and public transport authorities to strengthen existing

public transportation and plan and implement bus rapid transit systems and other
bus prioritisation projects.

Work with the Communications team to create communications materials that build

awareness and support for ITDP initiatives.

Engagement with Stakeholders
Build and nurture relationships with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to

decision-makers, civil society organisations and the private sector for transport
systems planning and implementation.

Work with the state and city government agencies and public transport authorities to

collect transport data.

Capacity Development
Support the team in planning, organising, and conducting workshops for capacity

building, focus group discussions, surveys, study tours etc.

Qualification & Experience
A degree in transportation/urban planning or other relevant fields with at least 12

years of relevant professional experience

Familiarity with transportation planning and prior experience working with urban local

bodies and other government institutions

A sound understanding of electric mobility, public transport operations, fare

collection, IT systems, and other relevant areas

Excellent Excel and GIS software skills are required
Good English speaking and writing skills
Ability to work in intercultural teams

Essential Attributes

Strong commitment to advancing ITDP's mission and to environmental and social

justice

Good research skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Ability to work across multiple projects flexibly, work well under pressure and keep to

deadlines