The CEF program at WRI India is seeking a Program Manager to advance subnational climate action work in India. The selected candidate will assist the CEF Program in delivering the project objective, which is mainstreaming climate actions in Assam’s developmental agenda. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in managing a team and realizing the fulfillment of the activities. The position entails extensive stakeholder management and maintaining working relationships with government departments, agencies, local institutions, civil society organizations, etc.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical directions for the quantitative and qualitative research to inform low-carbon pathways within the key economic sectors.
Liaise with the relevant line departments/ agencies/ parastatal organizations/ CSOs/ NGOs/ local research institutes for various deliverables under the project.
Prepare technical inputs for the assignment, including data collection, surveys, compilation, and analysis, and convert them into insightful presentations.
Present and communicate research and engage with key stakeholders.
Stay abreast of policy developments, new research and tools, and developments in climate action, climate change, energy, transport, waste, and the industry sector at the state and national levels.
Liaise/coordinate with the partner organizations or organizations working on the ground.
Work closely with the project lead to ensure the timely delivery of the activities committed to the donors.
Author blogs, publications, articles, and reports documenting research, case studies, and insights.
Monitor, mentor, and manage the tasks undertaken by the junior team members while ensuring good collaboration and coordination among them.
Supervise and mentor the team with regard to the task assigned and provide technical directions on a need basis.
Lead coordination with relevant government agencies to obtain and/or gather appropriate data and support the junior team members.
Lead, organize, and conduct stakeholder consultations to incorporate different perspectives and refine the findings.
Participate in external and/or internal meetings and stakeholders’ consultations and provide input, as necessary.
Requirements:
Post-graduate degree in the following fields: energy, environmental engineering, environmental planning, public policy, climate change, etc.
At least 7-10 years of sectoral experience in climate change and climate action.
Demonstrable experience of working on low-carbon strategies for government and other stakeholders.
Practical knowledge about developing GHG inventory at the national or sub-national level, prior experience in GHG accounting, and identification of decarbonisation levers for different sectors will be an added advantage.
Demonstrable experience conducting research on climate change mitigation, including primary and secondary data analysis and presenting the findings through various publications.
Prior experience working with the state government departments in Assam will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of relevant low-carbon policies in India and the international climate space.
Demonstrated experience in leading and/or contributing to interdisciplinary research projects on climate action, policy analysis, data collection, 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 and 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/Assamese language skills are highly preferred.
