Position: Manager

Organization: World Resources Institute

Location: New Delhi

Responsibilities:

Research and communication – 50%

• Taking charge of emerging research areas and analytical tasks (e.g., like key policy incentives for landscape restoration, carbon estimations), demonstrating resourcefulness in completing them on time, with rigor, and high quality.
• Communicating ideas effectively verbally and in writing and representing WRI India’s work in internal meetings and external conferences.

Project management – 15%

• Planning for, coordinating, and reporting on activities under on-going and future grants of the SLR programme in India to ensure timely delivery of outputs. This includes coordinating activities of sub-grantees as well as external consultants.
• Systematically tracking the outcomes and impacts of WRI’s landscape restoration work in India.

Developing partnerships – 20%

• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key partner organizations including research centers, universities, NGOs and implementing partners throughout India and internationally, to expand WRI’s influence in India.
• Liaising across the restoration, climate change, water, energy and cities programmes of WRI India to develop synergetic approaches.

Programme Development – 15%

• Supporting different activities of the programme including formulating of a strategy for ambitious and innovative growth, participating in proposal writing and development functions, recruitment of talent as well as mentoring and supervising interns and other early career professionals.
• Participating in shaping of a collegial, quality driven and professional programme of work.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s Degree in natural sciences, natural resource management, geography, forestry, development studies or public policy.
• At least 8 years of full time, post-study experience of working in inter-disciplinary, results oriented teams. At least 3 years of experience in a project management role involving planning, coordination, financial management, monitoring and reporting.
• Articulate, versatile, highly skilled researcher with exceptional writing and strong oral communications skills
• Demonstrable skills of engagement with government, private, and civil society stakeholders at national and state levels.
• Good oral and written communication skills suitable for diverse stakeholders including local communities, governments, business sector and non-government organizations.
• Fluency in spoken and written English as well as one additional Indian language. Knowledge of Hindi an advantage.
• Ability to take initiative, juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Commitment to WRI’s mission and values.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills, including the ability to encourage collaboration with other programs, international offices, and partners
• Deep understanding of Indian environmental and development issues as well as the institutional dynamics and key players in research, government, private sector, civil society.
• Highly motivated, proactive work style and excellent organizational skills

Potential Salary: 15,00,000 to 18,00,000 INR CTC Per Annum 

Salary and Benefits: 

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

Duration: Full time Term staff - 3 years (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
•  Resume