Who we are and what we do: 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 research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. About the Role: WRI India is seeking a Senior Project Associate to join the Climate Resilience Practice (CRP) team in India. The Associate will support the vision of CRP to help different tiers of the government, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders to mainstream climate change into development planning and policies for the state of Tamil Nadu. WRIโs CRP team engages in a diverse body of work. The current projects build on a foundation of almost 10 years of work on climate change adaptation, much of which was conducted by a prior incarnation known as the Vulnerability & Adaptation Initiative. CRP has developed path-setting knowledge products to assess national institutional capacity and support civil society to enhance resilience efforts at the scale required.This position is a unique opportunity for those wishing to be at the forefront of cutting-edge research and implementation in the field of climate change planning, institutional capacity building and mobilizing finance for climate action. The Associate will join a team of highly motivated individuals at CRP and work closely with key government stakeholders in the state to train and build institutional capacity to mainstream climate change (adaptation and mitigation) into the stateโs overall development planning. The candidate will be housed in the department of environment (DoE) with the TN government, and engage in day-to-day coordination to support the state government in planning and implementation of their climate change agenda.How your day will unfold: Research & Knowledge
Required Qualifications: Masterโs Degree in Economics, Environment, Natural Resource Economics, Climate Change, Development Studies or related discipline.Between 5-7 years of relevant fulltime research work experience in related domains Expert knowledge of international, national and sub-national climate change policy landscape (SAPCC, NAPCC, NDC, NAP, city climate action plans) A good understanding of the government budget planning process and public finance management Prior work experience at the sub-national level and liasoning with state governments Prior work experience in the state of Tamil Nadu Ability to undertake complex quantitative and qualitative analysis of large data setsWillingness to travel for work and conduct field visits on a regular basis and on short noticeAbility to work independently and shoulder responsibilityAn analytical and creative mind who can come up with innovative solutions to tackle complex problemsFluency in English, Tamil and Hindi requiredPreferred Qualifications: Prior experience in writing reports and publishing papers on climate change policyStrong, proven track record on climate finance research, in particular a firm grasp on public budgetary processes across different sectors at national and sub-national levelsPrior work experience with research organizations, particularly field level experiencePrior experience in engaging and interacting with governmental agencies and sectors, and networking with other key stakeholders from the environmental and developmental space.Prior experience with building and reviewing concept notes/proposals for Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund and other avenues of climate finance.Duration: 1 year hire and extendable based on performance Salary and Benefits: 1400000-1800000 INR CTC Per annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Location: ChennaiStart date: As soon as possible.
List of Documents to be attached: Cover Letter ResumeOnly shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI IndiaWRI 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.Learn more about WRI Indiaโs commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here