World Resources Institute invites applications for Manager, Climate Program; Apply by May 26, 2024

Manager Climate Program World Resources Institute 2024

Project Management/Coordination

Deadline: May 26, 2024
Qualification (Education): Postgraduate
Experience Required: 6-10 Year

About Job Profile

Project Management/Coordination

In this regard, the Climate Program at WRI India is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Associate for its ongoing intervention with the Indian MSME sector to build their resilience towards impacts of climate change, build their capacity to decarbonize and stay competitive in the low carbon economy and support a “just” transition by identifying skilling needs and developing skilling programs and building capacity on accessing climate finance.

The Senior Project Associate will play a critical role in: (a) successfully engaging with MSMEs, policymakers, local partners and other relevant stakeholders, (b) conducting research and implementation of the project, (c) draw key insights and provide recommendations to meet the objectives and deliver impact, and (d) facilitate on-ground activities at the state or cluster level.

Primary Responsibilities include

Build and nurture relationships with MSMEs, local governmental, industry and MSME organizations, educational institutions, associations, and communities we work with across projects.
Lead focused interviews, consultations, discussions, and other engagement with cluster associations, MSME units in the clusters, skill development partners, experts, policy makers and government officials as needed throughout the project..
Lead secondary research to complement the interviews and consultations to identify and map existing vulnerabilities, risks, skilling needs and impact on women.
Conduct and support data collection, data analysis and present analysis to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Lead coordination and dissemination of capacity building activities.
Organize events/conferences/ trainings/webinars that WRI India hosts or participates.
Ensure timely completion of activities and high-quality deliverables.
Write compelling and persuasive research products, articles, and blogs, and provide research and content development support, as needed.
Keep abreast of industry trends, policy landscape and sectoral developments.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Project Lead and Climate Program Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Willingness to travel to MSME clusters for research and engagement
Awareness of environment and climate domain – key issues and trends
Experience of working with and coordinating across multiple stakeholders is preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills; good communications and writing skills
Willingness to learn and develop new skills to work on cutting edge research
Ability to engage constructively and collaboratively with the team members and a strong sense of respect for the team members and stakeholders
Responsible, resourceful, and self-motivated
Fluent in English and Tamil
Fluency in other regional languages is highly preferred.

Other Information:

Job Functions

Project Management/Coordination

Salary Range: NA LPA
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Mode: Work from Office

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