Program Associate Consultant - Childhood Friendly Cities
Program Associate Consultant - Childhood Friendly Cities
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Program Associate (Consultant) early childhood friendly cities
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 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 our 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 organisation. Currently over 250 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 handson 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 lowcarbon 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 Bengaluru and Mumbai. As Indias biggest urban focused think and do tank we are looking for thoughtful enterpriseminded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens everyday lives.
About your role
You will work with WRI India in supporting Indian cities to enhance public spaces transport and streets as part of the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge. Reporting to the Program Manager you will support close engagement with the city of Bengaluru in preparing comprehensive and compelling solutions to help government agencies civic groups professionals and other partners to develop and implement projects to enhance wellbeing of young children and their caregivers. This would be achieved through systematic enhancement of public spaces schools parks and environment of cities by engaging with them to formulate and implement projects; capacity building; databased decision making; and induce policy regulatory and institutional changes towards achieving the goal.
The Program Associate will conduct all project related activities in Bengaluru and Warangal such as surveys and data collection engage with partner ecosystem prepare project reports capacity building support activation and sustained usage of spaces and institutionalise the solutions in the government agencies. You will be involved in research on various topics related to young children and caregiver wellbeing including inclusive public spaces nonmotorised and public transport policies and regulatory provisions related to early childhood development. You will need to be equally good at conducting surveys workshops preparing clearly communicating drawings visualisations written reports and communication material. You must work independently and coordinate with team members and partners to achieve the deliverables. You need to be energetic and agile willing to learn and respond quickly outcome oriented team player and available to travel at short notice.
How your day will unfold
You will handle a range of program responsibilities. Some of the important responsibilities will include:
Program development and Coordination:
- Support project anchors in achieving planned outcomes and tasks under the project scope.
- Responsible for all daily engagement with the City Government and partners to coordinate towards achieving project goals.
- Coordinate onsite visits with the team city agencies and partners to complete onground tasks and monitor the implementation of projects.
- Coordinate and prepare technical documents for the projects including data collection conduct or coordinate surveys compilation analysis base maps design drawings 3D visualisations reports presentations general graphics and info graphics etc.
- Lead conducting focused group discussions with Local Government agencies local community groups NGOs experts private agencies such as Schools CSR agencies etc. and involve them in program activities as needed.
- Coordinate and organize capacity building sessions for city officials service providers and community groups for helping them sustain actions in the longterm.
- Support WRI India in any other research or projects related to urban development related areas.
- Support team lead in onground coordination of work in Warangal city on need basis in government and partner engagement field cities data collection report preparation and other project related activities.
Communications and partnership
- Coordinate and schedule meetings regarding projects make presentations help conduct partner consultations and workshops.
- Communicate closely with WRI India internal team members towards meeting goals of the project and constant progress reporting.
- Help prepare internal and external communications and media such as brochures and web content.
Research
- Focus on early childhood development attention to vulnerable groups gender and poverty.
- Support development of knowledge products for the program such as training modules toolkits guidebooks capacity building modules etc.
Qualifications and requirements we are looking for
- Postgraduation in Urban Design / Urban Planning.
- 34 years experience in relevant field with responsibility of all deliverables related to designing of streets public spaces and related activities. Experience with government partners or programs will be preferred.
- Passionate about enhancing quality of life of children in Indian cities good understanding of public spaces and transport familiar with sustainable development principles public policies general awareness of environment and climate change.
- Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis around public spaces is a requirement.
- Strong design skills understanding of landscaping construction materials specifications and procurement processes would be helpful.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Adobe software 3D visualisation Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint is a requirement. Working knowledge of GIS is preferred.
- Strong drawing and presentation skills ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work individually and with the team and enthusiastically work under pressure situations
- Fluency in Telugu / Kannada and English is preferred.
Salary and Benefits: INR 950000 to INRCTC.
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Location:Bengaluru
Duration:6 Months(Extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Start date: Immediately
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position.
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal work portfolio writing samples or reports
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
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 preference parental status or disability.Required Experience:
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