World Resources Institute

Intern – Climate, Economics & Finance Program (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh)

Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai, TN, IN

In-personInternshipNo Previous Experience

16 days ago

About the Job

Intern – Climate, Economics & Finance Program, WRI India

Who we are and what do 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 India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of our 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 organisation. Currently, over 400 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Program Overview for Climate, Economics & Finance

At WRI India, we believe that solving the climate crisis requires bold ideas, rigorous analysis, and effective communication and action. As part of the Climate, Economics & Finance (CEF) Program, we work on pioneering research and innovative solutions to accelerate India's just and equitable low-carbon transition. Our goal is to ensure that India’s path to Net Zero is not just technically sensible, but also economically viable and socially inclusive.

About the role

India has committed to becoming Net Zero by 2070 and has also submitted long-term strategies to decarbonise. While these are broad targets, there are several low-carbon pathways that India can take at the sub-national level towards these targets. In this context, WRI India is supporting the State of Madhya Pradesh in developing its long-term low-carbon development strategy.

WRI India is looking for candidates having broad understanding of energy and climate landscape in the country or states and having good qualitative & quantitative research and writing skills.

How your day will unfold

The Interns will be assisting the research team in the following tasks:

Provide regular help and support to research team.
Assist in data collection and analysis for modeling initiatives within the team.
Supporting stakeholder engagement with concerned government officials and local partners
Assist in coordinating events for engagement with internal and external stakeholders through roundtables, seminars, workshops, policy dialogues, training, and other communication and outreach activities.
Contribute to the production of event summary reports and proceedings.
Assisting the team in development of tools to track and strengthen sub-national climate action planning.
Contribute to tasks related to documentation and validation of data, assumptions and model variables/structure.
Support and contribute to any on-going research pertaining to the project.

Qualifications and Requirements

Post graduate degree in environmental / climate science, economics, public policy, engineering, statistics, environmental planning, development, or related subject.
Minimum 0-1- years of work experience in a related field (including internships) with any demonstrated interest in environment-related research/action.
A basic understanding of climate/energy policy issues and ecosystem in India.
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, as well as data collection and familiarity with national and international databases.
Expertise in using tools like MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint), SPSS, etc.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in English and Hindi is a must.
Willingness to travel to project locations and support the organisation of workshops and stakeholder consultations.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive and enthusiastic team player with a strong interest in climate/energy policy issues in India.

No of Position: 2

Stipend: INR 25000 Per Month

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Duration: 2-3 months full-time and potentially extendable for another 3 months

List of Documents to be attached:

Resume
Cover Letter

Freshers can apply and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. You will be required to take a writing/analytical test.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. Finalized candidate will be required to take a writing/analytical test.

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.

Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here

About the Company

World Resources Institute

Washington, DC, USA

1001-5000

WRI Overview  <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.  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.  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.   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.    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.

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