Senior Program Associate (Power Sector)
Job Summary
Job Description
World Resources Institute (WRI) India is seeking a Senior Program Associate for the Power Sector in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The role involves co-leading the state-specific Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process, guiding the modeling team, reviewing input data, and analyzing outcomes. Responsibilities include designing and simulating different scenarios, conducting literature reviews on energy sector policies, communicating with stakeholders like utilities and regulators, and leading capacity building efforts. The associate will also participate in research projects, produce knowledge products, and lead specific project modules. The goal is to inform and guide India's transition to cleaner energy by focusing on energy access, scaling renewables, and improving energy efficiency.
Must have:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, or Public Policy
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electricity sector policy/regulatory analysis
- Fluency in English and Hindi
- Understanding of Indian electricity sector framework
- Ability to analyze legal/regulatory documents
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Willingness to travel and work cooperatively
Good to have:
- Exposure to open-source energy models
- Familiarity with power sector modeling tools (e.g., PLEXOS, GridPath)
- Willingness to learn new modeling techniques
- Familiarity with basic financial and techno-economic analysis
Perks:
- Health insurance up to INR 8 lakhs
- Term insurance of 50 lakhs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized diet recommendation
- Flexible work schedule
- Learning opportunities (workshops, trainings)
- Rest and Recharge weeks
- Personal time off at 36 days per year
- Maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves
3 skills required
Job Details
Senior Program Associate (Power Sector), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
About us
World Resources Institute (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 WRI, a research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at 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
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 Energy
The objective of the WRI India energy program is to inform and guide India’s transition to cleaner energy. The program focuses on three inter-related aspects of this energy transition: enhancing energy access, scaling renewables among specific consumer categories, and achieving higher levels of energy and buildings efficiency. Our energy access work is specifically aimed at ensuring access to affordable and clean energy so as to improve socio-economic development in rural and remote regions of India. Through strong research, ground-level implementation experience, partnerships with key stakeholders and communicating our work, we seek to achieve impact at scale.
The objective of the WRI India energy program is to inform and guide India’s transition to cleaner energy. The program focuses on three inter-related aspects of this energy transition: enhancing energy access, scaling renewables among specific consumer categories, and achieving higher levels of energy and buildings efficiency. Our energy access work is specifically aimed at ensuring access to affordable and clean energy so as to improve socio-economic development in rural and remote regions of India. Through strong research, ground-level implementation experience, partnerships with key stakeholders and communicating our work, we seek to achieve impact at scale.
What you will do:
The Senior Research Associate (Power Sector) will be part of a focused team with the following responsibilities:
• Co-lead the state-specific IRP process by guiding the modelling team in setting up the state-level model, reviewing the input data and assumptions, helping in designing the modelling scenarios, and analysing the outcomes
• Help the team design and simulate different scenarios and interpret the results to draw insights that can help inform the regulatory and policy decision-making at the state level
• Conduct literature review and collate information about energy sector policies and regulations at the state level, including power sector planning, resource adequacy, capacity expansion, production cost and power procurement processes
• Be proactive in researching and pitching ideas, and understanding policy and regulatory processes at both the state and national levels
• Communicate with various stakeholders, especially with the state electricity utilities, regulators, RE nodal agencies, donors, partners, and other state-level agencies, for effective collaboration to ensure a comprehensive IRP process
• Lead or co-lead capacity building efforts to effectively communicate findings of the research with identified stakeholders and build knowledge of the ecosystem thereof
• Participate in research projects to produce knowledge products, reports, articles and communication products
• Lead or co-lead specific modules in the project as identified by the Energy Lead
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Energy lead, including support on research and analysis
What will you need:
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electricity sector policy and regulatory analysis. Exposure to open-source energy models would be a plus
• Fluency in English and Hindi
• Co-lead the state-specific IRP process by guiding the modelling team in setting up the state-level model, reviewing the input data and assumptions, helping in designing the modelling scenarios, and analysing the outcomes
• Help the team design and simulate different scenarios and interpret the results to draw insights that can help inform the regulatory and policy decision-making at the state level
• Conduct literature review and collate information about energy sector policies and regulations at the state level, including power sector planning, resource adequacy, capacity expansion, production cost and power procurement processes
• Be proactive in researching and pitching ideas, and understanding policy and regulatory processes at both the state and national levels
• Communicate with various stakeholders, especially with the state electricity utilities, regulators, RE nodal agencies, donors, partners, and other state-level agencies, for effective collaboration to ensure a comprehensive IRP process
• Lead or co-lead capacity building efforts to effectively communicate findings of the research with identified stakeholders and build knowledge of the ecosystem thereof
• Participate in research projects to produce knowledge products, reports, articles and communication products
• Lead or co-lead specific modules in the project as identified by the Energy Lead
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Energy lead, including support on research and analysis
What will you need:
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electricity sector policy and regulatory analysis. Exposure to open-source energy models would be a plus
• Fluency in English and Hindi
Knowledge and Skills:
• Sound understanding of the legal and regulatory framework of the Indian electricity sector in general and of the Madhya Pradesh power sector in particular.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and summarise complex legal and regulatory documents.
• Familiarity with basic financial analysis and techno-economic analysis relevant for the power sector.
• Exposure to power sector modelling tools and software (e.g., PLEXOS, GridPath, PYPSA, PROMOD) is beneficial
• Willingness to learn new tools and modelling techniques related to the energy sector to contribute to ongoing/new research projects is a plus
• Strong research and analytical skills, supported by professional experience in the energy sector with contributions to technical papers and research reports
• Strong ability to brainstorm and think creatively about all elements of their work
• Willingness to travel and ability to work cooperatively with others to demonstrate flexibility in fulfilling assignments is essential
• Ability to analyse, interpret and summarise complex legal and regulatory documents.
• Familiarity with basic financial analysis and techno-economic analysis relevant for the power sector.
• Exposure to power sector modelling tools and software (e.g., PLEXOS, GridPath, PYPSA, PROMOD) is beneficial
• Willingness to learn new tools and modelling techniques related to the energy sector to contribute to ongoing/new research projects is a plus
• Strong research and analytical skills, supported by professional experience in the energy sector with contributions to technical papers and research reports
• Strong ability to brainstorm and think creatively about all elements of their work
• Willingness to travel and ability to work cooperatively with others to demonstrate flexibility in fulfilling assignments is essential
Potential Salary & Benefits: 1400000-1800000 INR CTC Per annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Duration: 1 year as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter (outlining your interest and suitability for the position)
- Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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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