Policy Engagement Lead โ Climate Program
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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.
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Program Overview for Climate
At WRI Indiaโs Climate Program, we focus on integrated solutions that can enable a low-carbon transition in India, while ensuring that the transition is equitable and just for its people and protects natural resources. Through applied research, the use of frameworks and tools, partnerships with key stakeholders and ground-level implementation, we seek to achieve impact at scale.
About your role:
WRI India is looking for suitable candidates to lead stakeholder and policy engagement for its projects within the Climate Program. The selected candidate will lead stakeholder engagement activities including the design, planning and organisation of consultations, dialogues and workshops to support the Climate Programโs work on low-carbon development pathways at the national and subnational levels. The candidate will build partnerships and lead strategic engagement with diverse stakeholders including the government, academia, industry, and civil society organizations.
The candidate will also contribute to the design and organisation of capacity building programs for government officials on strengthening climate action planning. The candidate will contribute to writing policy briefs and reports based on policy analyses, policy dialogues and stakeholder engagement.
The selected candidate will need to coordinate and work with the Climate Program, other WRI teams and its partner organizations to plan and execute project activities in a timely manner. The selected candidate might be required to travel to present and participate in conferences/ workshops and meetings on climate policy. The candidate should have an excellent understanding of energy/climate landscape in the country, demonstrated experience in organizing project engagement activities especially with national/ subnational governments, and preferably prior experience in designing and executing capacity building programs. It is also desirable that the candidate has prior experience in working with diverse stakeholders and coordinating with large teams.
How you day will unfold:
The policy engagement lead/ manager will undertake a range of tasks as listed below.
Post graduate degree in a relevant discipline such as environmental management, urban/ environmental planning, public policy, economics, development studies, or related subjects. Minimum of 10-12 years of full-time work experience in the environment-development sector with an excellent understanding of climate/ energy policy issues and ecosystem in India.Prior experience in actively engaging with the government, academic institutions, civil society organizations and industry in India.Prior experience in organising and conducting stakeholder consultations and workshops.Prior experience in designing/ conducting training/ capacity building programs.Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams, building partnerships and engagement with government and non-government stakeholders.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work and engage different team members across different teams and functions.Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to convey complex issues in an accessible manner tailored to different audiences.Excellent time management and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.Willingness to travel to project locations, organize/ participate in workshops and capacity building sessions.
Salary and Benefits: 20,00,000 to 24,00,000 CTC PA
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Duration: 1 year (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Location: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, India
List of Documents to be attached:
Cover LetterResumeOnly shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
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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.
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