• Assist in day-to-day coordination as required for execution of the ‘Thriving Eco City-regions’ initiative in close consultation with WRI India teams and various other stakeholders in Uttar Pradesh.
• Support in preparing detailed technical reviews and analysis of existing and/or upcoming planning and policy instruments and generating deliverables such as review summaries, policy briefs, recommendations, visual analytics, and dashboards.
• Undertaking and/or supervising on-site project activities such as managing survey teams, collection, and management of primary and secondary data etc.
• Assisting with logistical processes and technical design support for deliverables related to planned project activities with all project partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing meetings/ consultations with various stakeholders such as relevant ministries/ departments, technical experts, civil society groups, media etc.
• Support in drafting and translating technical notes, letters and other research or communication outreach materials as required to initiate communication with project partners or stakeholders, seek government approvals with respect to the subject project execution.
• Assist in monitoring local activity progress and highlight gaps, delays, if any, to internal and/ or external reporting lines as deemed appropriate. Also, assist in developing troubleshooting/ remedial measures to deal with such gaps/ delays.
• Keeping track and oversight of all relevant local financial transactions and disbursal and their reporting as per the stipulated WRI India working manual.
• Assist in developing relevant deliverables as needed by the concerned state and/or local departments and agencies from time to time.
• Provide technical support to the larger project activities including reviews, assessment, analysis, reporting and presentation of findings to local stakeholders.
• Day-to-day coordination with local and/or state authorities/departments (and any other relevant stakeholders) and relationship management as needed for better execution of various activities planned under the subject project.
• Organizing various events or local forums, workshops, conferences etc. based on project need and relevance.
• Assist in organizing and administering technical trainings and capacity building to various stakeholders on various government missions such as AMRUT 2.0, Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission, and Smart Cities Mission.

• Fluency in English and Hindi languages.
• Should have demonstrated experience in coordination, stakeholder relationship management and task management.
• Should have experience in working with the Government/ ministries/ departments and other non-government stakeholders such as local academic/ research institutes, civil society organizations etc.
• Experience of primary and secondary data collection, collation, coding, and research analysis.
• Demonstrated experience of conducting formal and informal trainings and capacity building sessions.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, ensure highest standards and consistency of work.
• Experience working effectively and respectfully in diverse teams and communities.
• Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative and accomplish work with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical thinking capabilities with an ability to rapidly assess situational needs, develop problem solving strategies, and implement sustainable solutions.

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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