Research Analyst – Gender and Climate Smart Agriculture

Who we are what we do?

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.

Program Overview for Climate Resilience Practice

The Climate Resilience Practice, or CRP, works to help individuals, communities, and governments at all levels to adapt to the negative effects of climate change. Climate change impacts can look very different in different places – they can manifest as floods in one area and droughts in another. But whatever the impact, they affect the poorest and marginalized communities the worst. CRP’s work focuses on these most vulnerable communities and helps various stakeholders, ranging from state governments to donors, enable better adaptation.

CRP India’s main focus areas include mainstreaming adaptation into development plans and policies, enhancing readiness to access climate finance and promoting locally led adaptation. CRP provides technical assistance, training, and capacity building as well as evidence-based research to accelerate adaptation and resilience efforts.

About your role:

WRI India is seeking a Research Associate to join the Climate Resilience Practice (CRP) team in India. The Associate will support the team to develop a research product on climate smart agriculture (CSA) that contributes to resilience and equity.

WRI’s 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 in the field of agriculture, gender & equity, and climate change. The Associate will join a team of highly motivated individuals at CRP and the WRI Equity Center to conduct research and analysis on climate smart agricultural practices in India and countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, and how they contribute to build resilience, while also empowering and improving the capacity of women and other marginalized communities to deal with the impacts of climate change.

How you day will unfold:

The candidate’s main areas of responsibility will include the following:

Research & Knowledge

• Conduct an extensive literature review of current practices in climate smart agriculture (CSA) that have either focused on, or effectively engaged women and marginalized communities and contribute to twin objectives of enhancing resilience and equity
• Support the team in developing a matrix/framework to analyze select case studies of CSA from India and select countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to understand the economic, nutrition and climate impacts of CSA interventions on women and marginalized communities
• Support the team in analyzing the policy landscape and overall enabling conditions that contribute to women’s empowerment in agriculture
• Contribute to top quality knowledge products like working papers, blogs and op-eds.

Administrative

• Liaising / periodic interactions with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders as well as other key identified partners.
• Organizing internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other dissemination activities.

Qualifications and requirements we seek:

• Master’s Degree in international, Women’s or Development Studies
• Minimum of 2-3 years of fulltime work experience in research and/or policy analysis
• Knowledge of gender and equity literature, women’s role in agriculture and climate smart agricultural practices
• Ability to work independently and in team settings
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• An analytical and creative mind who can come up with innovative solutions to tackle complex problems.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Prior experience in writing reports and publishing papers on gender, agriculture, and climate change
• Strong, proven track record on gender and equity research, in particular a firm grasp on recent gender literature and frameworks on women’s role in agriculture.
• Prior work experience with research organizations, field experience an added advantage
• Prior experience in engaging and interacting with key stakeholders from the agriculture and development space. 

Salary and Benefits:  6,50,000 INR to 7,50,000 INR CTC Per annum

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

Duration:1 year as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements) 

Location: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, India 

Start date: As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. 

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.

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People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the centre of everything we do – from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance

Digital healthcare service: Online doctor consultations for your primary healthcare needs

Flexible work schedule:  Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

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Equal employment @WRI India

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