World Resources Institute (WRI)
Location
Bangalore | India
Job description
In this regard, the Climate Program at WRI India is seeking a dynamic Senior Program Associate for its ongoing intervention with the Indian MSME sector to build their resilience towards impacts of climate change, build their capacity to decarbonize and stay in the low carbon economy and support a just transition by identifying skilling needs and developing skilling programs and building capacity on accessing climate finance. The Senior Program Associate will play a critical role in: (a) engaging with MSMEs, policymakers, local partners and other relevant partners, (b) conducting research and implementation of the project, (c) draw main insights and provide recommendations to meet the objectives and create impact, and (d) facilitate on-ground activities at the state or group level.
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How your day will unfold:
The Senior Program Associate will undertake a range of tasks as listed below:
Help in building and nurturing relationships with MSMEs, local governmental, industry and MSME organizations, educational institutions, associations, and communities we work with projects
Lead-focused interviews, consultations, discussions, and other engagement with group associations, MSME units in the clusters, skill development partners, experts, policy makers and government officials throughout the project.
Conduct secondary research to complement the interviews and consultations to identify and map existing vulnerabilities, risks, skilling needs and effect on women.
Conduct and support data collection, data analysis and present analysis to relevant partners.
Lead coordination and dissemination of capacity building activities.
Organize events/conferences/ trainings/webinars that WRI India hosts or participates in
Support project by ensuring completion of activities and high-quality deliverables.
Write compelling and research products, articles, and blogs, and provide research and content development support.
Keep abreast of industry trends, policy landscape and sectoral developments.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Project Lead and Climate Program Director
Qualifications and requirements we seek:
Postgraduate degree/ masters degree in social sciences, Economics, or Public Policy
4-7 years of relevant industry experience concerning environmental/climate change interventions, including experience with MSMEs, or local communities.
Experience of undertaking GHG measurement and management interventions or energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in MSMEs or developing skilling programs or capacity building for small businesses, women, or experienced/semi-experienced workers.
Willingness to travel to MSME clusters for research and engagement.
Awareness of environment and climate domain - main issues and trends
Experience working with and coordinating across multiple partners.
To work on modern research
Engage constructively and collaboratively with the team and a sense of respect for the team members and partners.
Fluent in English and Tamil
Fluency in other regional languages
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