Position: Lead – Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement 

Organization: WRI India

Location: Delhi

Apply: https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify key stakeholders that would influence or be able to take forward WRI India’s work
• Develop and nurture relationships by designing and implementing strategic engagement plans
• Serve as the key contact for WRI India’s key champions, and manage these relationships effectively
• Provide feedback to WRI India’s CEO, as well as program and function leads, on the emerging priorities of different stakeholders
• Work with WRI India’s research, program and communications teams to ensure our research is relevant, timely, and understandable for decision makers
• Respond to ‘influencer/champions’ requests for information, and help schedule meetings with key decision makers as needed
• Provide engagement briefings on a regular basis to WRI India leadership outlining our existing influence efforts, and upcoming opportunities 
• Participate in conference calls and meetings to expand understanding of partnerships and network.

Job Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field, or a seasoned professional with atleast 10 years of experience in engagement, public relations and outreach.
• Superb interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others as well as independently and with the highest standards of integrity
• Experience working with international stakeholders and facilitating high-level engagement as a public affairs, journalism or public policy professional
• Proven ability to lead and manage convenings and events. Prior experience in event design and coordination with influential speakers will be an added advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Flexible and capable of working with minimal direction and supervision
• Polished and professional communication skills for external correspondence with different stakeholders
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient candidate
• Commitment to WRI India’s mission of inclusive green growth and partnership
• Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and able to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and competing demands

Potential Salary: 20,00,000 to 24,00,000 INR

Salary and Benefits: 

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

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume