Senior Program Associate – Urban Resilience, NBS

WRI India is seeking a Senior Program Associate for Urban Resilience in Mumbai. The role involves advancing urban adaptation projects, liaising with government and local institutions, and supporting climate adaptation strategies. The position requires coordinating with various stakeholders, organizing consultations, and assisting in events. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable urban development and improve the lives of citizens through nature-based solutions.
Senior Program Associate – Urban Resilience, NBS
• Who we are and what we do?**

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 World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
• 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.
• About your role:

The WRI India Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities is seeking to fill a full-time position to advance our urban adaptation and resilience work in Mumbai. WRI globally, has deep experience in the urban development sector and is widely recognized as a leader in promoting sustainable cities. Currently, WRI India is supporting various government and private agencies to promote nature positive approach as part of their urban adaptation and resilience strategies. The urban resilience projects that you will be involved in, in Mumbai, will help further these goals.

You will liaise with government departments, agencies, co-ordinate with local institutions and partners, and work closely with staff from WRI India and consortium partners. You will also advance our policy and project related work in the domain of climate adaptation and nature-based solutions.
• *How your day will unfold:**

You will support the Sustainable Cities program at WRI India with the following:

- Liaise with relevant line departments/ agencies/ parastatal organizations/ CSOs/ NGOs/ local media/ local research institutes in India for various deliverables under the project.
- Coordinate with relevant government agencies to obtain required data
- Lead, organize and conduct stakeholders’ consultations to invite inputs
- Learn about existing planning policies at the city/state and national level for the same.
- Assist in organizing events, exhibitions and workshops as needed in the program.
- Assist in visual communication work when needed.
- Participate in all external and/or internal meetings and stakeholders’ consultations from time to time and provide inputs, as necessary
- Liaise / coordinate with the partner organizations or organizations working on the ground in the climate adaptation space.
- Supervise / assist the research team working to develop subnational climate action strategies and data-driven pathways
- Prepare technical reports for the assignment including data collection, mapping, conduct surveys, compilation, analysis and develop presentations.
• *Qualifications and Requirements we seek:

- Post-graduate in the related field of urban planning, urban design, environmental planning, sustainable development etc.
- At least 5-7 years of sectoral experience in the field of urban resilience and nature based solutions.
- Demonstrated experience of working in Indian cities on urban adaptation and community based adaptation projects
- Credible knowledge of Maharashtra state policies, programs and key stakeholders
- Knowledge of relevant urban resilience initiatives and programs in India
- Demonstrated experience in leading and/or contributing to interdisciplinary research projects on nature-based solutions, urban resilience, vulnerability assessments, community based adaptation and other related work
- Strong communication skills, ability to liaise with government and other stakeholders - to collect data, communicate findings, and seek feedback iteratively
- Proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Mapping using GIS tools would be a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to think creatively, work calmly and enthusiastically under pressure
• Salary and Benefits:* 14,00,000 to 18,00,000 INR CTC Per Annum

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
• Duration:* 1 year as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
• Location: Mumbai, India
• Start date:* As soon as possible
• List of Documents to be attached:**

- Cover Letter
- Resume

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.
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• 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.