Intern- Climate Economics Finance (Delhi & Surat)
Intern- Climate Economics Finance (Delhi & Surat)
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Who we are and what we do
WRI is a global research organization that spans more than 50 countries with offices in the Africa Brazil China Europe India Indonesia Mexico Turkey and the United States. Our more than 450 experts and staff work with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain our natural resourcesthe foundation of economic opportunity and human wellbeing.
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 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. Over 400 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Program Overview for Climate
At WRI Indias Climate Program we focus on modern research and integrated solutions that can allow a lowcarbon transition in India while ensuring that the transition is equitable and just for its people and protects natural resources. Through applied research the use of frameworks and tools partnerships with partners and groundlevel implementation we want to achieve impact at scale.
About the Role
Climate change is a pressing challenge and subnational governments play a crucial role in driving mitigation efforts. To support these efforts the Advanced Scenario Carbon Emissions Navigation Tool (ASCENT) is and excel based tool to assist sub national governments in tracking emissions developing mitigation scenarios and planning climate strategies.
WRI is a global research organization that spans more than 50 countries with offices in the Africa Brazil China Europe India Indonesia Mexico Turkey and the United States. Our more than 450 experts and staff work with leaders to turn big ideas into action to sustain our natural resourcesthe foundation of economic opportunity and human wellbeing.
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 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. Over 400 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Program Overview for Climate
At WRI Indias Climate Program we focus on modern research and integrated solutions that can allow a lowcarbon transition in India while ensuring that the transition is equitable and just for its people and protects natural resources. Through applied research the use of frameworks and tools partnerships with partners and groundlevel implementation we want to achieve impact at scale.
About the Role
Climate change is a pressing challenge and subnational governments play a crucial role in driving mitigation efforts. To support these efforts the Advanced Scenario Carbon Emissions Navigation Tool (ASCENT) is and excel based tool to assist sub national governments in tracking emissions developing mitigation scenarios and planning climate strategies.
ASCENT is built on methodologies from IPCC and the Global Protocol for CommunityScale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC) enabling reliable and standardized GHG accounting. The tool facilitates emissions projections under different climate actions scenarios integrates sectoral data (e.g. energy transport industry waste agriculture) and provides financial guidance for climate actions planning.
In this regard WRI Indias Climate Program is looking for an intern for its ongoing work of the ASCENT excel based Tool ensuring it remains userfriendly datadriven and relevant to policymakers. The intern will work closely with the team to enhance tools functionality assist in tool improvement support for preloaded database creation and documentation for preparation of user guides.
How Your Day Will Unfold
How Your Day Will Unfold
- Assisting in refining the ASCENTs interface usability and features to better serve to users.
- Assisting in Improving the visual layout formatting and design elements to enhance usability and navigation.
- Assisting in designing features that make the tool intuitive and userfriendly (e.g. dropdowns conditional formatting tooltips) ensuring all improvements and features remain within the Excel environment.
- Assisting in developing and researching strategies for sectoral emissions reductions
- Supporting pilottesting with subnational governments gathering user feedback and incorporating improvements.
- Documenting changes and providing clear guidelines for users on how to use the tool.
Requirements and skills that we seek:
- Postgraduate degree (or ongoing) in environmental science public policy engineering economics climate studies or related fields.
- 02 years of experience in research data analysis emissions accounting or climate policy.
- Strong analytical skills with an understanding of climate action planning and emissions modelling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel particularly in UI improvements using Macros and VBA.
- Proficiency in data visualization through Tableau and Excel.
- Prior knowledge of GHG accounting frameworks (IPCC GPC) or subnational climate action planning is a plus.
Salary and Benefits: INR 25000 Per Month
Duration: 3 months
Location: Surat and New Delhi
List of Documents to be attached:
Duration: 3 months
Location: Surat and New Delhi
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.
Learn more about WRI Indias commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI).Click Here
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