World Resources Institute
Senior Program Associate: Industrial Decarbonization [MSME], Chennai
Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai, TN, IN
In-personFull time roleEarly Career
3 months ago
About the Job
- Expertise in GHG measurement and management as per international standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, 2006 IPCC Guidelines, etc.).
- Deep understanding of industry trends, policy landscape, and sectoral developments, particularly for the MSME sector within the food processing industry and leather.
- Have credible experience in conducting stakeholders’ consultations and nurturing relationships with MSMEs, local governments, industrial MSME associations, educational institutions, and communities.
- Lead, manage, and develop the project workplan and ensure successful implementation.
- Have relevant expertise in conducting surveys and site visits.
- Have credible experience in conducting focused interviews, lead discussions, and other engagements with cluster associations, MSME units in the clusters, experts, policymakers, and government officials as needed throughout the project.
- Conduct secondary research to complement the interviews and consultations to detailed action plan and low-carbon strategies.
- Coordinate and disseminate capacity-building activities.
- Assist in organizing events/conferences/ trainings/webinars that WRI India hosts or participates in.
- Ensure timely completion of activities and high-quality deliverables.
- Write compelling and persuasive research products, articles, and blogs, and provide research and content development support as needed.
- Travel to other locations if necessary for and beyond this project’s activities.
- Supports team's efforts to remain compliant with funder policies & project commitments.
- Ability to coordinate with the relevant internal teams during project development, following necessary policies and processes.
- Assist the project manager with budget management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Assist in developing periodic narrative reports on project progress and grant closure reports, subject to review and approval by senior managers.
- Keep abreast with WRI’s internal processes and deadlines related to project funding, track deliverable pipeline, and develop knowledge products.
- Master's degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
- 4 – 7 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in the environmental field or climate change, with expertise working with MSMEs and local communities.
- Experience in conducting GHG measurement and management interventions, energy efficiency, or renewable energy projects in MSMEs, planning and implementing training programs or capacity building for small businesses or skilled/semi-skilled workers is highly desirable.
- Willingness to travel to MSME clusters for research and engagement is essential.
- Awareness of key issues, policies, and trends within the MSME sector is required.
- Experience in working with and coordinating across multiple stakeholders is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication and writing abilities are necessary.
- A willingness to learn and develop new skills for cutting-edge research is also essential.
- The ability to engage constructively and collaboratively with team members, along with a strong respect for team members and stakeholders, is crucial.
- The candidate must be responsible, resourceful, and self-motivated.
- Knowledge of the local language (Tamil) will be an added advantage.
- Chennai
- As soon as possible.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
About the Company
World Resources Institute
Washington, DC, USA
1001-5000
<p><strong>WRI Overview</strong> </p> <p><a href="http://www.wri.org/">World Resources Institute</a> (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. </p> <p>We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect. </p> <p>The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development <a href="http://www.wri.org/about/mission-goals">challenges</a>, and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact. </p> <p>We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $150 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 1,000+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in <a href="https://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/africa">Africa</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/brazil">Brazil</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/china">China</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/europe">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/india">India</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/indonesia">Indonesia</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/mexico">Mexico</a> and the <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/united-states">United States</a> as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions. </p> <p>WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.</p>
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