Vacancy for Junior Program Associate at WRI India | Location: Mumbai (Exp.: 0-2 Year)

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Vacancy for Junior Program Associate at WRI India

Position:	Junior Program Associate – Freight Electrification
No. of Vacancy:	N/A
Institution:	WRI India
Qualification:	✔️ Degree in transport planning, transport engineering, urban planning, public policy or related field.
Experience:	✔️ 0-2 years of full-time work experience with demonstrated involvement in program coordination and communication, data management, monitoring, evaluation and learning, or related subject areas.
Job Description:	✔️ Details Provided Below
Type:	Full Time
Location:	Mumbai
Salary:	✔️ Potential Salary and Benefits: INR 7,50,000 to 9,40,000 Per Annum Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Apply at:	✔️ Apply Link Provided Below
Last date:	N/A

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Job description:

Junior Program Associate – Freight Electrification

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.
Know more: https://wri-india.org/ 

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 is seeking a junior program associate for the Sustainable Cities and Transport Program to support our work on decarbonizing freight. The candidate will support an ongoing project through project co-ordination activities and technical research. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn project management, engage in impactful research, and gain exposure to cutting-edge initiatives in sustainable transport.

What You will do:

Technical Research Activities (50%)

·       Conduct in-depth research on freight decarbonization, electric medium and heavy-duty trucks (e-MHDTs), charging infrastructure, and financing strategies.

·       Analyze diverse datasets related to freight operations, vehicle performance, infrastructure readiness, and feasibility of electrification to generate actionable insights.

·       Design and implement data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, interviews), including on-ground execution and identification of alternate data sources.

·       Develop visually compelling and content-rich slide decks, reports, briefs, and technical notes to effectively communicate research findings.

·       Engage with industry partners and stakeholders to map priorities, gather inputs, and contribute to collaborative knowledge-building.

·       Assist in the creation of various project collaterals, including policy notes, presentations, and communication material.

Project Coordination & Data Management (50%)

·       Anchor day-to-day project coordination activities including scheduling meetings, sending reminders, following up with team members, and maintaining action trackers.

·       Assist in preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, and following up on action items for both internal and external project meetings.

·       Liaise with project teams and cross-functional departments to gather updates and support reporting requirements for various stakeholders.

·       Collect and analyze project-related data and support the creation of presentations, dashboards, and visualizations for reporting, knowledge sharing, and decision-making.

·       Support documentation and coordination for internal and external meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.

What you will need:

·       Degree in transport planning, transport engineering, urban planning, public policy or related field.

·       0-2 years of full-time work experience with demonstrated involvement in program coordination and communication, data management, monitoring, evaluation and learning, or related subject areas.

·       Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research is important.

·       Proficiency in MS Office is a must.

·       Ability to generate high-quality research and good writing skills are essential.

·       Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

·       Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

·       Prior work experience or understanding of freight or electric mobility is preferable.

·       Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner, think creatively, and work efficiently under high pressure.

Potential Salary and Benefits: INR 7,50,000 to 9,40,000 Per Annum

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Mumbai

Duration: 1 year (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Start date: As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for interview. There will be a writing test conducted with final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.

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