Manager – Climate Program, Patna, India 

Institution Overview

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, non-profit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, World Resources Institute puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

WRI India has the capacity to convene key stakeholders, and forge strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organizations, institutes and NGOs, to scale-up solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.

Climate Program Overview

At WRI India’s Climate Program we focus on integrated solutions to enable India’s low carbon transition. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we access what climate policies could enable clean energy transition, what action will enable urban transition and how the outcomes can be just and equitable.

Working at WRI India Climate program offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across India. We seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded, and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

Position Overview:

WRI India is seeking to fill a full-time position to advance sub-national climate action work in India. The selected candidate will be based in Patna and will help the Climate Program at WRI India to implement a low carbon strategy development work for the state of Bihar. The individual will liaise with government departments, agencies, co-ordinate with local institutions and partners, and work closely with staff from WRI India and consortium partners.

Globally, WRI has deep experience in the climate sector and is widely recognized as a leader on climate issues. In India, we have a multi-pronged climate strategy that looks at directing our tools, research, expertise and partnerships in ensuring long term decarbonization which is ‘just’ and ‘inclusive’ driven by cohesive actions by national, non-state and subnational actors.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will support the Climate Program at WRI India with the following:

• Liaise with relevant line departments/ agencies/ parastatal organizations/ CSOs/ NGOs/ local media/ local research institutes in Bihar for various deliverables under the project
• Coordinate with relevant government agencies to obtain required data
• Lead, organize and conduct stakeholders’ consultations to invite inputs
• Participate in all external and/or internal meetings and stakeholders’ consultations from time to time and provide inputs, as necessary
• Liaise / coordinate with the partner organizations or organizations working on the ground
• Supervise / assist the research team working to develop subnational climate action strategies and data-driven pathways
• Prepare technical reports for the assignment including data collection, conduct surveys, compilation, analysis and develop presentations.

Required Attributes and Credentials

• Post-graduate in the related field of energy, environment, climate change, sustainable development, environmental economics, etc.
• At least 10 years of sectoral experience in the field of climate change
• Demonstrated experience of working with sub-national governments in India on climate change
• Credible knowledge of Bihar state policies, programs and key stakeholders
• Knowledge of relevant low-carbon policies and climate-resilient development in India
• Demonstrated experience in leading and/or contributing to interdisciplinary research projects on climate action, policy analysis, data collection and surveys, and other related work
• Strong communication skills, ability to liaise with government and other stakeholders – to collect data, communicate findings, and seek feedback iteratively
• Proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to think creatively, work calmly and enthusiastically under pressure
• Hindi language skills preferred

Salary and Benefits:

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package

Potential Salary: 15,00,000 to 18,00,000 INR Per annum 

Duration: 1.5 Years  

Location: Patna, India 

Start date: At the earliest

To Apply:

Only Qualified applicants should apply online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. 

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter/ Resume/ Writing Sample/ Reports/

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

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.

Learn more about our organization at www.wri.org.