• Support daily coordination for execution of the ‘Thriving Eco City-regions’ research initiative in close consultation with WRI India and several other partners in Tamil Nadu towards creation of frameworks and strategies for peri-urban development and climate risk reduction and adaptation.
• Coordinate with the local authorities and departments for completing multiple activities planned under the subject research initiative.
• Undertaking or supervising on-site project activities such as collection and management of primary and secondary data
• Assisting with logistical processes and technical design support for deliverables related to planned project activities with all project partners and partners.
• Support in preparing detailed technical reviews and analysis of existing or upcoming planning and policy instruments and generating deliverables such as review summaries, policy briefs, recommendations, visual analytics.
• Help organize meetings/ consultations with multiple partners across relevant departments, technical experts, civil society groups, media
• Support in drafting and translating technical notes, letters and other research or communication outreach materials to initiate communication with project partners or partners, seek department approvals concerning the subject project execution.
• Help monitor local activity progresses and highlight gaps, delays, if any, to internal or external reporting line as deemed appropriate. Also, help develop troubleshooting/ remedial measures to deal with such local gaps/ delays.
• Keeping track and oversight of all relevant local financial transactions and disbursal and their reporting following the stipulated WRI India working manual.
• Help develop relevant local deliverables by the concerned partners or local departments and agencies from time to time.
• Provide technical support to the larger project activities including reviews, assessment, analysis and presentation of findings to local partners.
• Daily coordination with local or regional authorities/departments (and any other relevant partners) and relationship management for better execution of multiple activities planned under the subject project.
• Organize multiple events or local forum convenings, workshops, conferences based on project need and relevance.
• Help organize and administer technical trainings and capacity building to several partners on existing government missions such as AMRUT 2.0, Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission and Smart Cities Mission.

• Relevant experience of working with state/regional planning programs; implementation and management largescale action research projects related to one/more of the following fields including urban design, urban ecology, environmental governance, climate change adaptation, ecologically sensitive urban design implementation.
• Fluency in Tamil and English following local requirements.
• Have demonstrated experience in coordination, partner relationship management and task management.
• Have experience working with the Government/ ministries/ departments and other non-government partners such as local academic/ research institutes, civil society organizations
• Working knowledge of urban design, public policy and planning process, Government procedures and guidelines at city and regional scale.
• Experience of primary and secondary data collection, collation, coding and research analysis.
• Ensure highest standards and consistency of work.
• Demonstrated experience conducting trainings and capacity building.
• Excellent facilitation
• Experience working respectfully in diverse teams and communities.
• An ability to assess situational needs, develop strategies, and implement sustainable solutions.

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 India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s 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.

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 staff member
• 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.