Senior Program Research Specialist- Energy Technology and Policy
Senior Program Research Specialist- Energy Technology and Policy
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Job Description
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 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 WRI a research organization. Currently over 300 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi Mumbai and Bengaluru.
About the role:
The colleague will be part of a focused team that engages extensively with Government of India and State Government departments ministries and other agencies while working on conducting policy regulatory and technical analyses of developments connected to the Indian energy sector that are aligned to WRI Indias 5year strategy. This colleague will also play a vital role in enhancing the visibility of work being carried out in other parts of the energy program and other programs in WRI India that are aligned with the program objectives. A nonexhaustive set of activities that the colleague would be involved in are given below
Analytical Work:
- Lead specific pieces of research work on energy technologies just & inclusive energy transitions energy access livelihoods skilling workforce development circular economy and where required provide specific inputs to analytical work for the WRI India Energy Team
- Respond to dynamic requests from ministries and other government bodies for research inputs analysis and documentation.
Engagement with Decisionmakers:
- Support policy dialog and suggest innovative ideas and insights to WRI India team and the management on policy and regulatory issues in the energy sector that could facilitate overall Indias energy transition.
- Support senior colleagues to develop & sustain productive relationships with decision makers.
- Convene different stakeholders at appropriate venues to develop the conversations related to clean energy in India and possible interventions that can be made by WRI India
Support in coordinating with stakeholders in the energy sector:
- Contribute to outreach activities such as preparing proposals concept notes discussion papers brochures etc. and actively support in organizing roundtables workshops and other types of stakeholder engagement.
- Support the WRI India Energy team to coordinate with internal and external partners keep track of important developments in the sector through outreach activities.
- Represent the organisations as and when requested at the meetings conferences and other relevant outreach events to share WRI India Energy Teams work and analyses in the energy sector.
Qualifications and requirements with seek:
The ideal colleague will have 710 Years of experience in the energy sector with exposure to areas of policy analyses regulations and understanding the support mechanisms for the sector.
- Must be a team player who can respond to analytical request in short time.
- Should have the knowledge of RE sector its various data sources and policy developments in India.
- Must be able to handle large data sets comfortably.
- Masters degree in energy engineering or relevant areas preferably Energy Efficiency Clean Energy Environmental Economics.
Knowledge & Skills
- Steller written spoken and presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to present the analyses in crisp short writeups.
- Should be proficient in MS Suite such as MSWORD MSExcel MSPowerpoint etc.
- Knowledge of any advanced programming language like Python R or any other similar opensource analytics is a plus.
Salary & Benefits:INRINR
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)
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter (outlining your interest and suitability for the position)
- Resume
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 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
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.
Click here to know more about our benefitsCareers WRI INDIA
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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