Program Manager, Climate, Economics & Finance Program
Job Summary
Job Description
WRI India is seeking a Program Manager for its Climate, Economics & Finance (CEF) Program in Guwahati, Assam. The role focuses on advancing subnational climate action and integrating climate actions into Assam's developmental agenda. Key responsibilities include managing a team, stakeholder engagement with government agencies and local institutions, conducting research on low-carbon pathways, preparing technical inputs, and authoring reports. The position requires strong project management, people management, and financial reporting skills. The ideal candidate will have a post-graduate degree in a relevant field, extensive experience in climate change and action, and demonstrable research and communication abilities. Knowledge of relevant policies and experience working with the Assam state government is advantageous.
Must have:
- Post-graduate degree in energy, environmental engineering, or public policy
- 7-10 years of experience in climate change and action
- Experience with low-carbon strategies for stakeholders
- Research experience in climate change mitigation
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis
Good to have:
- Experience in GHG accounting and decarbonization levers
- Prior experience with Assam state government
- Knowledge of Indian and international climate policies
- Hindi/Assamese language skills
Perks:
- Health insurance up to INR 8 lakhs
- Term insurance of 50 lakhs
- Employee Assistance Program for mental well-being
- Personalized diet recommendations
- Flexible work schedule
- Learning opportunities through workshops and trainings
- Rest and Recharge weeks
- 36 personal time off days annually
- Public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves
6 skills required
Job Details
Program Manager, Climate, Economics & Finance Program-Guwahati, Assam
About us
About us
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 in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Our mission and values:
Our 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.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.
Our culture:
We are committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Program Overview for Climate, Economics & Finance (CEF)
At WRI India’s Climate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) Program, we focus on integrated solutions that enable a low-carbon transition in India while ensuring that the transition is equitable and just for its people and protects natural resources. We seek to achieve impact at scale through applied research, frameworks, tools, partnerships with key stakeholders, and ground-level implementation.
Job Highlight:
The CEF program at WRI India is seeking a Program Manager to advance subnational climate action work in India. The selected candidate will assist the CEF Program in delivering the project objective, which is mainstreaming climate actions in Assam’s developmental agenda. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in managing a team and realizing the fulfillment of the activities. The position entails extensive stakeholder management and maintaining working relationships with government departments, agencies, local institutions, civil society organizations, etc.
What you will do:
Project Management:
- Provide technical directions for the quantitative and qualitative research to inform low-carbon pathways within the key economic sectors.
- Liaise with the relevant line departments/ agencies/ parastatal organizations/ CSOs/ NGOs/ local research institutes for various deliverables under the project.
- Prepare technical inputs for the assignment, including data collection, surveys, compilation, and analysis, and convert them into insightful presentations.
- Present and communicate research and engage with key stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of policy developments, new research and tools, and developments in climate action, climate change, energy, transport, waste, and the industry sector at the state and national levels.
- Liaise/coordinate with the partner organizations or organizations working on the ground.
- Work closely with the project lead to ensure the timely delivery of the activities committed to the donors.
- Author blogs, publications, articles, and reports documenting research, case studies, and insights.
People Management:
- Monitor, mentor, and manage the tasks undertaken by the junior team members while ensuring good collaboration and coordination among them.
- Supervise and mentor the team with regard to the task assigned and provide technical directions on a need basis.
- Lead coordination with relevant government agencies to obtain and/or gather appropriate data and support the junior team members.
- Lead, organize, and conduct stakeholder consultations to incorporate different perspectives and refine the findings.
- Participate in external and/or internal meetings and stakeholders’ consultations and provide input, as necessary.
Financial Management and Reporting:
- Provide updates on budget spending and timely status about the agreed-upon project deliverables to support the team lead with the donor engagement.
- Support in preparing quarterly update reports for monitoring and evaluation of the project.
What will you need:
- Post-graduate degree in the following fields: energy, environmental engineering, environmental planning, public policy, climate change, etc.
- At least 7-10 years of sectoral experience in climate change and climate action.
- Demonstrable experience of working on low-carbon strategies for government and other stakeholders
- Practical knowledge about developing GHG inventory at the national or sub-national level, prior experience in GHG accounting, and identification of decarbonisation levers for different sectors will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrable experience conducting research on climate change mitigation, including primary and secondary data analysis and presenting the findings through various publications.
- Prior experience working with the state government departments in Assam will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of relevant low-carbon policies in India and the international climate space.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and/or contributing to interdisciplinary research projects on climate action, policy analysis, data collection, surveys, and other related work
- Strong communication skills, ability to liaise with government and other stakeholders - to collect data, communicate findings, and seek feedback iteratively
- Proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to think creatively, work calmly, and enthusiastically under pressure
- Hindi/Assamese language skills are highly preferred
Potential Salary and Benefits: 18,00,000 to 24,00,000 INR CTC Per Annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Duration: 1 years as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Location: Guwahati, Assam
Start date: As soon as possible
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here
People-centric to the core:
We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.
Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member
Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance
Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle
Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job
Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities
Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.
Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.
Click here to know more about our benefits Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)
Equal employment @WRI India
We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.
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