Intern – Safe, Vibrant and Healthy Public Spaces Project for Adolescents

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:

WRI India in collaboration with the Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA) program - A global Foundation BOTNAR initiative that aims to enhance the health and well-being of adolescents in secondary cities through multi-stakeholder, community-centered and -led interventions. It intends to facilitate greater voice and participation of adolescents in city planning to create Safe, Vibrant and Healthy Public Places.
WRI India has convened the Safe Vibrant and Healthy Public Spaces project in Jaipur, Rajasthan. We are looking for a candidate to assist the project lead and our local partners in implementing project activities, convening local stakeholders, interacting with authorities and ensuring timely delivery of the project.

•    The intern will undertake and oversee a range of project responsibilities as listed below.
•    Provide regular help and support to local partners.
•    Assist the local partner teams in site visits, surveys, data collection and analysis if required.
•    Support the team in implementing TU Intervention plan on ground and perform related tasks.
•    Organizing and supporting capacity building workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.
•    Dealing with Government officials and local partners for project- related activities.
•    Support in the production and implementation of conceptual and technical design and drawings
•    Support and contribute to any on-going research regarding the project.
Communication and Partnerships
•    Coordinate and schedule meetings regarding projects among team and with external partners.
•    Support internal and external communications, and media relations responsibilities such as brochures and web content.
•    Coordinate outreach efforts on behalf of program/projects and anchor partner engagement activities.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:
•    Graduation or pursuing Architecture or Urban Planning
•    Minimum 0-1 years of work experience in relevant field
•    The candidate should have an adequate understanding of urban design principles & guidelines.
•    Proficiency in English and Hindi is a must. (Reading and Writing).
•    Must be a resident of the city and is familiar with the geography of Jaipur city
•    Proficiency in O365 applications including SharePoint, Teams & OneDrive
•    Working knowledge of Adobe Suite, Autodesk AutoCAD is preferred
•    Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required
•    Ability to work calmly and enthusiastically under high pressure