Senior Project Associate - Innovation
Senior Project Associate – Innovation
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. Our work focuses on building sustainable and liveable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. 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 World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organisation with more than 400 experts and other staff around the world. World Resources Institute began in Washington, DC, in 1982 to provide cutting edge analysis to address global environment and development challenges. WRI spans more than 50 countries, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, and the United States. In all of these locations, WRI works with government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action based on high-quality data and objective analysis.
WRI India has the capacity to convene key stakeholders, and forge strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organizations, institutes and NGOs, to scale-up solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.
- Undertake research to understand the climate tech/gov tech/urban infrastructure and basic services ecosystem and new business models in Indian cities and other active centers
- Analysing industry trends and business models, working with data (esp. open data)
- Help team in running accelerators and developing a long-term institutional structure to support innovation
- Participate in communication and outreach activities- scouting and working with companies, experts, investors and other relevant partners, through strong interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical writing skills to support the team in ongoing projects, research, content generation, reports, proposals.
- Ability to simplify complex ideas, including creating visualizations for easy interpretation of the data for different audiences
- Master’s Degree in technology, business, finance, or climate; background in public policy preferred
- 4-7 years of professional work experience in one of the following areas:
- Analysing industry trends and emerging business models
- Experience in impact investing domain
- Experience in technology consulting/strategy with an ability to work with data
- Interest in urbanization/climate tech-led business opportunities
- Ability to carry research independently as well as, part of the team
- Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to think creatively to help drive the strategy forward, comfortable with a systems thinking approach
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize and execute in the face of competing demands and uncertainties
- Proficiency in MS Office, statistics; ability to handle administrative tasks
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.
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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
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.