Consultant โ Gender equality and Access to habitat and services, WRI India
Who we are and what we do?
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 Indiaโs mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earthโs 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 World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport
At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.
Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As Indiaโs biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizensโ everyday lives.
How your day will unfold:
You will be asked to work with the project team on the work related to gender equality in tenure, housing, and basic services in India. You will be asked to assist the team in:
a) desk-based research
b) On ground partner interaction and primary surveys for selected states
c) documentation of the study reports at multiple stages of the project.
Scope and Deliverables:
The detailed work unfolds as follows.
Skills and Qualifications that we seek:
- Post-graduate in urban studies or equivalent
- 4 to 7 years of work experience in the area of gender equality, adequate housing and social housing.
- Familiarity with the policy landscapes related to housing and on aspects related to gender and social inclusion.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the team.
- Excellent research, writing, editing, and communication skills.
Compensation: Compensation shall be commensurate with experience and skills.
Duration: 7 Months
Location: Remote, but will have to travel to the worksites as and when required
List of Documents to be attached:
Cover Letter
Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
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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