WRI : Program Manager – Urban Water Resilience – Mumbai

WRI India seeks a Program Manager for Urban Water Resilience in New Delhi. The role involves supporting integrated urban planning projects, focusing on flood resilience and water management. Candidates should have expertise in urbanism and environmental design, conduct research, liaise with stakeholders, and prepare reports. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with various partners. Travel may be required for project implementation.
About your role:

WRI India is seeking a Program Manager for the Integrated Urban Planning work housed in the Urban Development team under the WRI India Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities. With their knowledge of Indian urbanism, environmental design and comparative experience of challenges and best practice solutions from other developing countries, the candidate will support integrated urban planning projects advancing WRI’s vision to promote sustainable and resilient urban development across Indian cities. We are looking for a candidate who is self-driven, energetic and agile, willing to respond quickly, outcome-oriented, team player, willing to travel at short notice and able to engage with partners and stakeholders. The candidate will be involved in integrated urban planning projects, addressing associated aspects of urban water resilience with a specific focus on flood resilience, integrated water management, and the rejuvenation of natural water ecosystems. The candidate should show proficiency in conducting research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, liaising with partners, government agencies and experts, and prepare clearly written reports and communication material.

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 undertake research on best practices and innovation in integrated planning, development and management of cities. The urban development projects you will be involved in, will help further these goals.

How your day will unfold:

You will undertake and oversee a range of responsibilities for the Urban Development team as listed below.

Co-ordination of project work
• Provide technical advisory to project teams and stakeholders, ensuring the alignment of project goals with organisational objectives.
• Support project deliverables as per standards and expectations of WRI India.
• Prepare technical documents for projects including data collection, conduct surveys, compilation, analysis, report writing and presentation development.
• Lead the creation and conceptualisation of projects, including formulating proposals, design methodologies and identifying funding opportunities.
• Coordinate with State and Local government agencies, private companies, local communities, experts, NGOs, and other stakeholders to gather inputs and foster collaboration for project implementation.
• Edit reports, prepare drawings, generate graphics and infographics to support project communication and dissemination.
• Support WRI India in identifying and undertaking new research areas and innovative projects related to urban development as required by the team.

Communication and outreach:
• Communicate closely with WRI India internal team members towards meeting objectives of the project and constant progress reporting.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings regarding projects, make presentations and assist in conducting stakeholder consultations.
• Contribute to internal and external communications and media such as blogs, articles, brochures and web content.

Research:
• Support development of process guides, toolkits and/or support the adaptation of existing ones.
• Incorporate and support attention to gender and poverty.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:
• Post-graduation in environmental planning/ urban planning/ hydraulic engineering/ infrastructure planning/ public policy/ or related field.
• Minimum master’s degree and 7-10 years of full-time work experience.
• Familiarity with Indian urban development paradigms, policies, general awareness of environment and climate change.
• Experience of working with government stakeholders is a strong plus
• Specialization or work experience demonstrated in the areas of urban flood risk mitigation, and execution of nature-based solutions
• Understanding of hydrology and water sensitive design is a strong plus
• Proficiency in spatial data analysis using remote sensing tools is a strong plus
• Comfort in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work both individually and alongside a team; also, ability to enthusiastically work under short deadlines and deliver quality work.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Salary and Benefits: 18,00,000 to 24,00,000 INR CTC Per Annum

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Duration: 2 years 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements