Associate Program Director, Communications- Climate, Economics & Finance Program
Associate Program Director, Communications- Climate, Economics & Finance Program
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16-07-2025
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About us
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 help human society live in ways that protect the 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 well-being.
We are inspired by and associated with the World Resources Institute (WRI) a global research organization. Currently over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in Delhi Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Climate Economics & Finance Program Overview
At WRI Indias Climate Economics and Finance (CEF) Program we focus on integrated solutions that enable a low-carbon transition in India while ensuring that the transition is equitable and just for its people and protects natural resources. We seek to achieve impact at scale through applied research frameworks tools partnerships with key stakeholders and ground-level implementation.
About the Role
The CEF program at WRI India is seeking an Associate Program Director to lead Communications with a special focus on data visualization economic modeling and quantitative analysis. The position will report to the Executive Director of the CEF Program. In this position you will develop and execute the CEF Programs research communication strategy and provide strategic outreach guidance to the program team. The position will also coordinate with WRI Indias core communications team and align with institutional processes.
How your day will unfold
- You will collaborate with the program leads and program communications team to develop and implement a high-impact high-quality communications and outreach strategy for the CEF Program particularly with a focus on economic modelling and quantitative analysis.
- You will develop and execute strategic and creative approaches for data visualization in the economic modelling of low-carbon development pathways subnational climate action climate finance industrial decarbonization and green skilling.
- You will strengthen the CEF Programs engagement with all the relevant stakeholders and increase the visibility of CEF programs work with special focus on data-driven research and open-source data dashboards. By collaborating with the research authors and program leads you will develop innovative and engaging ways to communicate programmatic research to potential users and target audiences.
- You will provide strategic support in response to the external developments related to the CEF Programs ongoing and upcoming work.
- You will align the programmatic communications with WRI Indias core communications. By understanding the existing processes of core communications you will work with the program communications team to implement interventions to reduce the turnaround times manage conflicts and establish procedures that enhance efficiency and collaboration without compromising quality.
- You will work with the program communications team to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the overall CEF Programs communications strategy document the impact of communication solutions and reorient strategies as needed.
- You will present the CEF Programs work internally and externally as needed.
Required Attributes and Credentials
- Postgraduate degree in communications journalism or a related field with experience or an established interest in sustainable development climate action or associated fields.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in strategic communications marketing public relations and/or journalism with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership position.
- Demonstrated experience in utilizing data to develop in-depth analysis and compelling stories to showcase CEF Programs work to the external audience.
- Published stories in professional media outlets.
- Strong managerial skills and prior experience leading a dynamic team. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment both independently and as part of a global team
- Cultural sensitivity to work in different international environments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment both independently and as part of a global team
- Experience working for a non-profit organization would be an advantage.
Salary and Benefits: 3000 INR CTC Per Annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Duration:1 yearsas term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Location:Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai
Start date:As soon as possible
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
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
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
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 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.
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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.
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