Intern – Just Transition, Electric Mobility

Who we are and what we do?

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.
We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.
Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives. 

About your role:

Support on research and analysis for a project on enabling a ‘just transition’ to electric vehicles in India. 

•    Conduct primary and secondary research on the ongoing transition from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) to electric vehicles (EV) in the Indian automotive sector
•    Coordinate with industry stakeholders, govt agencies, experts, civil society on qualitative data collection and stakeholder consultations.
•    Support the team in collation, transcription, cleaning and coding of data 
•    Carry out detailed literature review on global and India perspectives on ‘Just Transition’
•    Support the team in qualitative thematic analysis 
•    Support the team in communicating research findings in diverse formats (report, papers, blogs, policy briefs and issue briefs, presentations) suitable for stakeholders in government, private and non-government sectors, with a focus on influencing policy and practice.
•    Support the team for related events and capacity building activities

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:
•    Education: Completed or pursuing a post graduate degree in public policy, climate policy, urban or transport planning, environmental studies or related fields
•    Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis is a requirement.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Powerpoint is a requirement
•    Proficiency in GIS would be an added advantage
•    Good working knowledge of electric vehicle segment, automotive sector and energy transition 
•    General awareness of environment and climate domain – key issues, events and updates
•    Excellent/ Strong research, interpersonal/ written/ communication skills
•    Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
•    Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
•    Ability to work calmly and enthusiastically under high pressure
•    Ability to think creatively