Senior Program Associate - Thriving Eco-city Regions

Senior Program Associate - Thriving Eco-city Regions

Who we are and what we do

World Resources Institute (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. WRI India'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. 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 WRI, a global research organization. Currently, over 300 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

About your role

The Senior Program Associate for the Eco-city Regions (ECR) Project will be based in New Delhi and would provide technical support to ECR team members, as well as city partners/stakeholders across the geographies where ECR projects are currently active on need basis. Through their knowledge and work experience in domains of water-sensitive planning and/or urban design, environmental management, and climate resilience, the selected candidate will contribute towards current and proposed research and implementation efforts under ECR initiative. They will report to Manager, Urban Development, WRI India.

Eco-city regions are envisioned as ecologically resilient and economically productive regions that uphold the principles of regenerative development and social well-being for all.

How your day will unfold

• Provide technical support to WRI India's initiatives on climate resilience, environmental governance and management, urban ecology, water-sensitive planning, and landscape design.
• Support coordination for smooth execution of the Thriving Eco-city Regions initiative in consultation with internal teams and various stakeholders across multiple city regions.
• Organize and manage activities towards running coalitions, platforms, forums, workshops, and conferences based on project need and relevance.
• Support through technical reviews and analysis of existing or upcoming initiatives and contribute towards shaping deliverables under the relevant projects.
• Communicate closely with WRI India internal team members towards meeting project objectives and constant progress reporting.
• Provide technical design support for deliverables related to planned project activities with all project partners and stakeholders.
• Support relationship management with donors, implementation partners, and others as needed for better execution of various activities planned under the project.
• Contribute towards organizing and administering technical trainings and capacity building to various stakeholders on various government missions.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek

• PhD, Masters, or equivalent post-graduate degree in water-sensitive urban planning, landscape/urban design, water resources management, urban ecology, or related disciplines is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience with city/state/regional planning initiatives, implementation and management of large-scale action research projects related to climate resilience, water-sensitive urban planning, urban ecology, environmental governance and management, etc.
• Specialization or work experience demonstrated in the areas of climate resilience, ecologically driven urban planning, and regional/sub-regional water management is preferable.
• Knowledge of the Indian urban development, climate, and environment paradigms, policies, current and future trends, innovations, and practices related to water resilience and sponge cities.
• Research and design experience using relevant tools and methods for network analysis, integrated modeling solutions for catchments, strategies for ensuring sustainable water systems at the watershed and neighborhood levels will be preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced GIS tools is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated experience in designing climate-resilient solutions, managing implementation projects, quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Experience in managing teams and stakeholder relationships, task management.
• Experience in working with Government ministries/departments and other non-government stakeholders.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, ensure highest standards of ethics and consistency of work.
• Experience in working effectively and respectfully in diverse teams and communities.
• Strong critical thinking capabilities with an ability to rapidly assess situational needs, develop problem-solving strategies, and implement sustainable solutions.

Salary and Benefits

• INR 11,00,000 to INR 13,00,000 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.

Location

New Delhi, India.

Start Date

At the earliest.

List of Documents to be attached

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position.
2. Resume.

*Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.*

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