Senior Project Associate – Innovation
What is WRI?
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. Our work focuses on building sustainable and liveable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. 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 organisation with more than 400 experts and other staff around the world. World Resources Institute began in Washington, DC, in 1982 to provide cutting edge analysis to address global environment and development challenges. WRI spans more than 50 countries, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, and the United States. In all of these locations, WRI works with government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action based on high-quality data and objective analysis.
WRI India has the capacity to convene key stakeholders, and forge strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organizations, institutes and NGOs, to scale-up solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.
Position Overview:
WRI India is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual, interested in climate and innovation. The ‘Senior Associate’ will work with the Innovation team in India. With your knowledge, they will assist the team in their ongoing engagement with entrepreneurs, governments and investors. The senior associate will support work in the domain of climate action, and produce data analytics that will be used to inform and develop strategic engagements with multiple innovation ecosystem partners. You will support the vision of WRI India to catalyse innovation for climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience - taking up research on the potential and applicability of modern ideas; help develop multi-partner platforms and tools for entrepreneurs to engage with government agencies and regulators, demystify climate tech/urban services businesses to investors; and scale enterprises by helping run challenges and accelerator programmes.
About the Role:
· Undertake research to understand the climate tech/gov tech/urban infrastructure and basic services ecosystem and new business models in Indian cities and other active centers
· Analysing industry trends and business models, working with data (esp. open data)
· Help team in running accelerators and developing a long-term institutional structure to support innovation
· Participate in communication and outreach activities- scouting and working with companies, experts, investors and other relevant partners, through strong interpersonal skills
· Strong analytical writing skills to support the team in ongoing projects, research, content generation, reports, proposals.
· Ability to simplify complex ideas, including creating visualizations for easy interpretation of the data for different audiences
Qualifications & Requirements we seek
· Master’s Degree in technology, business, finance, or climate; background in public policy preferred
· 4-7 years of professional work experience in one of the following areas:
· Analysing industry trends and emerging business models
· Experience in impact investing domain
· Experience in technology consulting/strategy with an ability to work with data
· Interest in urbanization/climate tech-led business opportunities
· Ability to carry research independently as well as, part of the team
· Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
· Ability to think creatively to help drive the strategy forward, comfortable with a systems thinking approach
· Ability to take initiative, prioritize and execute in the face of competing demands and uncertainties
· Proficiency in MS Office, statistics; ability to handle administrative tasks
Salary and Benefits: 11,00,000- 13,00,000 CTC PA
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Duration: 2 years
Location: Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai
Start Date: At the earliest
To Apply: Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
Finalized candidate will be required to take a writing/analytical test.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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.
Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here
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.
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.
