Program Research Associate - Urban Development

Location

Bangalore | India

Job description

• WRI India is seeking a dynamic and individual, interested in solving problems of urbanization and climate change

• You are passionate about climate resilient urban development and towards influencing positive change in the real world by bridging theory and practice

• The Associate will work with the Urban Development team within the Cities Program , in India

• With your knowledge, you will assist the team in their ongoing engagement with governments, private sector, partner ecosystem and other partners
• You will support work in the domain of urban development and produce research that will be used to create knowledge products and inform our engagements with multiple ecosystem partners
• You will support the vision of WRI India in building sustainable and equitable cities by - taking up research, liaising with partners, government agencies and experts, undertaking analysis and synthesizing solutions towards project deliverables
• You are willing to respond quickly, team player and able to engage with other team members, partners, and partners

How your day will unfold:

• Manage project deliverables as per standards and expectations of WRI India.

• Provide sound technical assistance, build relationships across teams and coordinate project activities.

• Prepare technical documents for projects including data collection, conduct surveys, compilation, analysis, write reports, develop presentations and support in project implementation.

• Coordinate with public and private sector partners to get inputs on research/projects.

• Engage in communication and outreach activities related to project deliverables and the larger urban resilience agenda.

Qualifications Requirements we seek:

• Master s degree in urban planning/ urban economics/ urban geography/ public policy/ climate studies / environmental sciences/ other specializations about urban studies/development.
• 2-4 years of professional work experience in the field of urban development/ climate action
• Ability to carry research as well as, part of the team.
• Ability to present complex information.
• To help bring the strategy forward.
• Prioritize and complete in the face of competing demands and uncertainties.
• Ability to liaise with government and other partners - to collect data, communicate findings, and seek feedback iteratively.
• Ability to handle administrative tasks.
• Fluency in Kannada, preferable.

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