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

5 Months ago • Upto 1 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The intern will work on the Safe, Vibrant and Healthy Public Spaces Project for Adolescents in Jaipur. Responsibilities include assisting the project lead and local partners in implementing project activities, conducting site visits, collecting and analyzing data, organizing workshops, and supporting communication and partnership efforts. The role also involves interacting with government officials and contributing to research related to the project. The internship is for 3 months full-time and may extend for another 3 months.

Must have:

Graduation or pursuing Architecture or Urban Planning
Adequate understanding of urban design principles
Proficiency in English and Hindi (reading and writing)
Resident of Jaipur and familiar with the city
Proficiency in O365 applications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good to have:

Working knowledge of Adobe Suite
Working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD
Ability to work independently and in a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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

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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. 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 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Our mission and values:
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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.

Job Highlight:

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.

What you will do:

• 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.

What you will need:
• 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

Stipend: 25,000 Per Month
Location: Jaipur, India
Duration: 3 months full-time and potentially extendable for another 3 months

List of Documents to be attached:
Resume
Cover Letter
Portfolio

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. Finalized candidate will be required to take a writing/analytical test.

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