Program Associate Food Loss and Waste
Program Associate Food Loss and Waste
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Program Associate Food Loss and Waste
About WRI India
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 Indias mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths 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 wellbeing.
We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI) a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Program Overview for Food Land and Water:
WRI Indias Food Land and Water program aims to inform Indias transition towards sustainable and resilient food and land use systems focusing on developing interdisciplinary naturebased solutions like landscape restoration sustainable agriculture to mitigate climate impacts enhance jobs and livelihoods and improve nutritional security. To catalyze systems change with a focus on circular food systems in India we also focus on developing equitable strategies to reduce food loss and food waste and mitigate climate impacts.
With broader systems change and food systems perspective we work with diverse stakeholders like governments businesses civil society partners and farmer producer organizations to inform and develop land use strategies based on robust evidence and analysis to build the resilience of local communities to mitigate climate impacts bridge capacity gaps monitor progress and inform a pathway to building a restoration economy for people nature and climate. For more details refer to the webpage6488Reduce WRI INDIA (wriindia)
About your role:
Reducing food loss and waste is a key strategy for transforming Indias food system. To support this vision WRI India is seeking a Project Associate within the Food Land and Water program. This role will focus on policy research and impact analysis of food loss and waste helping to identify policy interventions and assess their socioeconomic and environmental effects. The position is ideal for an individual with an interdisciplinary research background a passion for food sustainability and strong analytical and communication skills. The position holder must be willing to travel as necessary.
How your day will unfold:
You will be responsible for research project management and stakeholder engagement related to food loss and waste policy and impact assessment.
Research 75
Conduct policy analysis on food loss and waste reduction identifying gaps best practices and opportunities for policy interventions.
Analyze the effectiveness of existing policies and strategies in addressing FLW and propose evidencebased recommendations.
Develop a research framework to assess the environmental economic and social impacts of FLW across different sectors.
Identify and evaluate interventions for reducing FLW within supply chains including their feasibility scalability and impact.
Develop highquality knowledge products such as reports policy briefs and working papers to communicate research findings to diverse stakeholders.
Conduct policy analysis on food loss and waste reduction identifying gaps best practices and opportunities for policy interventions.
Analyze the effectiveness of existing policies and strategies in addressing FLW and propose evidencebased recommendations.
Develop a research framework to assess the environmental economic and social impacts of FLW across different sectors.
Identify and evaluate interventions for reducing FLW within supply chains including their feasibility scalability and impact.
Develop highquality knowledge products such as reports policy briefs and working papers to communicate research findings to diverse stakeholders.
Project Management 5
Support in planning coordinating and managing research initiatives related to FLW.
Ensure timely documentation and reporting of project activities.
Coordinate with internal teams to align research objectives with broader program goals.
Support in planning coordinating and managing research initiatives related to FLW.
Ensure timely documentation and reporting of project activities.
Coordinate with internal teams to align research objectives with broader program goals.
Communication and Partnerships 20
Engage with policymakers industry stakeholders research institutions and civil society organizations to drive policy dialogues on FLW.
Identify and build partnerships to support collaborative research and policy advocacy efforts.
Facilitate knowledgesharing events workshops and networking opportunities to promote policy solutions.
Contribute to external communications including webpage updates social media content blogs and newsletters.
Engage with policymakers industry stakeholders research institutions and civil society organizations to drive policy dialogues on FLW.
Identify and build partnerships to support collaborative research and policy advocacy efforts.
Facilitate knowledgesharing events workshops and networking opportunities to promote policy solutions.
Contribute to external communications including webpage updates social media content blogs and newsletters.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Masters degree in public policy agriculture food sustainability economics environmental studies or related disciplines.
25 years of poststudy research experience related to food policy food supply chains postharvest management and impact analysis.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team
Strong experience in policy analysis data interpretation and qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Excellent research writing and communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint is a requirement. Experience engaging with policymakers government agencies and international organizations on food sustainability
Knowledge of global and national initiatives on food loss and waste
Familiarity with impact assessment methodologies and frameworks related to food systems and waste reduction
Prior experience coordinating multistakeholder collaborations and policy advocacy initiatives.
25 years of poststudy research experience related to food policy food supply chains postharvest management and impact analysis.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team
Strong experience in policy analysis data interpretation and qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Excellent research writing and communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint is a requirement. Experience engaging with policymakers government agencies and international organizations on food sustainability
Knowledge of global and national initiatives on food loss and waste
Familiarity with impact assessment methodologies and frameworks related to food systems and waste reduction
Prior experience coordinating multistakeholder collaborations and policy advocacy initiatives.
Location:Delhi India
Duration: 6 months extendable based on performance and project requirement.
Salary and Benefits: INR 950000 to INR 125000 Per Annum Salaryshall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply:Qualified applicants should apply online atwww.wri/careers. All applications must be submitted online through thiscareer portalin order to be formally considered.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample
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 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.
Learn more about WRI Indias commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI).Click Here
Peoplecentric 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 nonmonetary benefits that our staff get:
Health benefits:We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
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 staffmember
Employee Assistance program:Promoting mental wellbeing and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying worklife balance
Digital healthcare service: Online doctor consultations for your primary healthcare needs
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.
Click here to know more about our benefitsCareers WRI INDIA (wriindia)
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 preference parental status or disability.
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