Job: Associate, Senior Associate (Major Emerging Economies Initiative)

World Resources Institute (WRI)

Environment

Bangalore, Karnataka, India (Travel may be required)

Junior/Middle Management

4-6 Years

Commensurate with qualifications.

The World Resources Institute (WRI)’s Major Emerging Economies Initiative is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to develop and implement innovative projects in the areas of energy and climate change in India. The Associate/Senior Associate position is fairly independent and, therefore, the successful candidate has to be a self-starter, able to work with minimal guidance and set challenging goals and deliver on time. A successful candidate will have knowledge on India’s energy policy including the power sector, energy efficiency and renewable energy, and on their relationship with climate change.

The Associate/Senior Associate will initially work on existing projects in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and will be required to work closely with other WRI project teams on issues relating to electricity governance, urban development and sustainable transport. WRI projects are implemented in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders- particularly government agencies, private sector and others,  and a successful candidate should have well established networks with these stakeholders within and outside the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Going forward, the Associate will also be required to develop effective partnerships with such stakeholders in other parts of the country. The successful candidate will work as a team member and coordinate closely with other WRI colleagues in India and Washington, D.C.

The position comes under WRI’s Climate & Energy Program (CEP). The program strives to set the world on a new course, one with cleaner energy sources, healthier ecosystems and societies, technological innovation, and economic opportunities. Working with international, governmental, civil society, and business partners, CEP identifies and promotes effective policies and strategies to address climate change. The 50-person program currently works in fields such as renewable energy, U.S. federal and state climate policy, international climate policy, greenhouse gas accounting, carbon capture and storage, international emissions trading, the relationship between forests and climate, and adaptation to climate change. The program has a significant international focus, especially through partnerships in developing countries.

Responsibilities:

• Act as focal point for WRI on energy and climate change in India and more specifically on existing projects in Karnataka/Bangalore and Tamil Nadu (to begin with)
• Scope and develop innovative project ideas in the energy sector in Karnataka – in partnership with leading corporate, business associations and government agencies (for example, design a project seeking to create demand for clean energy by Bangalore-based businesses through innovative, long term power procurement models)
• Lead the implementation of such innovative projects by, among others, securing buy-in from stakeholders, develop project plans, budgets, ensure deliverables and outcomes, etc.
• Support implementation of ongoing projects on clean energy and electricity planning in the country, particularly in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
• Conduct research and analysis on energy and climate change issues in India, as needed
• Organize meetings and workshops with various stakeholders
• Identify fund-raising opportunities and write proposals with an aim to raise funds for ongoing as well as new projects. This requires knowledge of and networking with potential funders in India
• Represent WRI to external stakeholders and in relevant meetings, when required
• Support other activities related to the climate and energy program as needed

• Relevant Masters Degree (in Energy, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or Business)
• Additional relevant work experience in lieu of an advanced degree will be considered
• 4-6 years of work experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy field in India, including experience working with policy makers and the private sector
• Excellent understanding of policy, financial and technical issues and challenges in climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy fields in India
• Strong network with and access to energy efficiency, renewable energy and business networks in India
• Demonstrated ability in fund-raising
• Proven experience in project management and working on multi-partner projects
• Strong convening ability- mobilizing a variety of stakeholders around specific opportunities/projects and nurture the relationship
• Proactive and a self-starter with strong problem solving skills
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, presentation and organizational skills – a very strong communicator
• Ability to work well in a team, coordinate with colleagues in different countries and time-zones, manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and deliver under tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel as needed

Established in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization respected globally by policymakers, NGOs, and corporate leaders because of the rigorous quality, balance, and independence of its work. With its think-tank roots, WRI values innovative ideas, working collaboratively, and thinking independently. It is a results-oriented organization that rewards the achievement of significant outcomes, such as helping shape international climate policy by providing key inputs and analysis into the UNFCCC process, and establishing the Greenhouse Gas Protocol – the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions.

For more information about the organization, visit www.wri.org.

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electricity governance, urban development, sustainable transport, climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate policy