Associate- Local Area Planning and Town Planning Scheme, Srinagar, India

What is WRI?

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 current and future 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 organization. Currently over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. 

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, 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:

Under sustainable cities program we use technical expertise, cutting-edge research and on-the-ground partnerships to design solutions that enable sustainable city growth. We collaborate with local and national decision-makers across states to implement projects that overcome the challenges of urbanization and make cities that are better for people. WRI India is working closely with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India on various initiatives and one of them is Pilot on Formulation of Local area Plan (LAP) and Town Planning Scheme (TPS) under AMRUT sub-scheme.  WRI is anchoring the project in Srinagar and looking for an associate candidate with good planning, analytics, design and communication skills. Selected candidate will conduct research, liaison with partners, government agencies and experts, undertake analysis and synthesize solutions towards project deliverables and on-site project implementation

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will undertake and oversee a range of responsibilities for the projects as listed below:

• Project coordination and stakeholder consultations in Srinagar
• Assist in primary and secondary data collection, collation, analysis, and visualization
• Preparation of necessary drawings, reports, presentations, graphics, etc.
• Assistance in conducting community awareness, capacity building programs, trainings and workshops.
• Assist in conducting stakeholder consultations.
• Assist the team in timely delivery of activities as outlined in the project.

Required Attributes and Credentials:

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning / Regional Planning / City Planning/ Environmental Planning / Housing/ Urban Design or relevant courses.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. 
• Proficiency in English and Urdu is must (Reading, writing, and communicating)
• Excellent communication skills to clearly advise the stakeholders on plans, policies and financial models
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD and MS Office
• Good graphic skill is an added advantage.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner, think creatively, work calmly and enthusiastically.

Location: Srinagar (TPO Kashmir office)

Duration: 12 Months 

Potential Salary: 7,50,000 to 8,50,000 INR CTC 

Salary and Benefits:

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

How to Apply:  

Only Qualified applicants should apply online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs. Please attach the relevant details in not more than 4 pages (A4 size) in single document:

• Page-1: Cover letter explaining how your professional, academic and skills meet the requirements of this position.
• Page-2&3: Curriculum vitae detailing academic and relevant professional experience.
• Page-4: Links to publications, professional or academic fort polios

Notes:

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2. Finalized candidate will be required to take a writing/analytical test.

Last date to apply: 9^th July 2021

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.

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