<div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><b style="font-weight:bold;">Manager – Human Resources</b></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><div style="overflow:visible;margin:10.0px 0.0px;font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-weight:400;line-height:20.0px;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">Who we are and what we do?</strong></div><div style="overflow:visible;margin:10.0px 0.0px;font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-weight:400;line-height:20.0px;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">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. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. The India Resources Trust has a license from WRI to use the trademark “WRI India”. </div><div style="overflow:visible;margin:10.0px 0.0px;font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-weight:400;line-height:20.0px;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">WRI India has the capacity to convene important partners, and create strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organisations, institutes and NGOs, to expand solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.</div><div style="overflow:visible;margin:10.0px 0.0px;font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-weight:400;line-height:20.0px;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organisation. Over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. </div></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><b style="font-weight:bold;">Overview of the role</b></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Human Resources department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing HR processes, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and implementing strategies to streamline HR operations for maximum efficiency.</div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:600;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"></strong></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><div style="overflow:visible;margin:10.0px 0.0px;font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-weight:400;line-height:20.0px;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">Overview for Operations </strong></div><div style="overflow:visible;margin:10.0px 0.0px;font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-weight:400;line-height:20.0px;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">The Operations team helps manage the everyday functions of the organization. They work and work with multiple partners including Donors, Partners, Government agencies, Statutory bodies, Trustees, Vendors, and Consultants by providing support at all range of operational activities. The operations team is a core function and support all the program teams in planning and controlling costs, maximize efficiency and properly allocating resources without any hurdles, whereas the program could focus on developing high quality research documents, plans and implement the program deliverable for the community at large.   This is an important part of defining the operations department's goals.  </div><div style="overflow:visible;margin:10.0px 0.0px;font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-weight:400;line-height:20.0px;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">WRI operations team consists of multiple responsibilities such as Budget and Finance, Grants and Contracts, Legal Counsel, Accounting, Audit and General management. You will come under the scope of operations and each function lead reports to the Director Operations and Director Operations report to the CEO of the Organization. We manage our endowment, the contributions entrusted to us, and our facilities in ways that are following our values and promote our mission. We maintain strict parameters for risk management and internal financial controls to ensure that all contributions are managed following all the Regulatory and Funder requirements.</div></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:600;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"></strong></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:600;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">How your day will unfold </strong></div><ul style="margin:1.0em 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;list-style:inside disc;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Manage the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding processes.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Support, Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Handle staff inquiries, grievances, and disciplinary actions, ensuring fair and consistent application of institute policies.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations, and reporting requirements at local, state levels. Responsible for end-to-end HR audits.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Manage HRIS systems, updates, and optimize technology to streamline HR processes.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Manage employee benefits programs &amp; data related health insurance.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Collaborate with the recruitment team to ensure seamless onboarding experience to new staff.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Track HR metrics and prepare reports on key HR indicators for management review.</li></ul><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:600;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Qualifications &amp; requirements we seek:</strong></div><ul style="margin:0.0cm 0.0px 1.0em;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;list-style:inside disc;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field; master’s degree preferred.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">9-10 years of progressive HR experience.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Thorough understanding of employment laws and regulations.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Experience with HRIS and proficiency in HR software applications.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;">Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.</li></ul><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Salary and Benefits:  15</strong>00000-1800000 INR<strong style="font-weight:600;"> </strong>CTC Per annum<strong style="font-weight:600;"><br style="font-weight:600;"><br style="font-weight:600;"></strong>Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.</span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Duration: 1 years as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements) </strong></span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Location</strong>: Delhi </span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Start date:</strong> As soon as possible.<br style=""></span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">List of Documents to be attached:</strong></span></div><ul style="margin:1.0em 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;list-style:inside disc;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Cover Letter</strong></span></li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;"> Resume</strong></span></li></ul><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="">Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. </span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;"><em style="font-weight:600;font-style:italic;">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India</em></strong></span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><em style="font-style:italic;">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.</em></span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;"><em style="font-weight:600;font-style:italic;">Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). </em></strong><a href="https://wri-india.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion" style="background:transparent;color:rgb(24,114,204);text-decoration:underline;display:inline-block;font-weight:600;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">Click Here</strong></a></span></div><h2 style="font-size:36.0px;font-weight:600;margin:0.83em 0.0px;padding:0.0px;border:0.0px;font-family:Poppins;line-height:56.0px;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">People-centric to the core:</strong></span></h2><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="">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.</span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:<br style="font-weight:600;"></strong><strong style="font-weight:600;"><br style="font-weight:600;">Health benefits: </strong>We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs</span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Term Insurance: </strong>Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff<strong style="font-weight:600;"> </strong>member</span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Employee Assistance program: </strong>Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance</span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Health &amp; Nutrition:</strong> Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle</span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Flexible work schedule: </strong> Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job</span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Learning culture</strong>: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities</span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Rest and Recharge weeks:</strong> We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.</span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Our leave policy:</strong> Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.</span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="">Click here to know more about our benefits <strong style="font-weight:600;"><a href="https://wri-india.org/careers" style="background:transparent;font-weight:600;color:rgb(24,114,204);text-decoration:underline;display:inline-block;">Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)</a></strong></span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Equal employment @WRI India</strong></span></div><div style="overflow:visible;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style=""><em style="font-style:italic;">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 preference, parental status, or disability.</em></span></div>

A global research organization turning big ideas into action for a sustainable future, addressing critical challenges.

Manager – Operations, Human Resources

<div><strong>Who we are and what we do?</strong>  </div><div>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. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. The India Resources Trust has a license from WRI to use the trademark “WRI India”.   </div><div>WRI India has the capacity to convene important partners, and create strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organisations, institutes and NGOs, to expand solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.  </div><div>We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organisation. Over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.   </div><div>  </div><div><strong>Overview for Operations </strong>  </div><div><strong></strong>  </div><div>The Operations team helps manage the everyday functions of the organization. They work and work with multiple partners including Donors, Partners, Government agencies, Statutory bodies, Trustees, Vendors, and Consultants by providing support at all range of operational activities. The operations team is a core function and support all the program teams in planning and controlling costs, maximize efficiency and properly allocating resources without any hurdles, whereas the program could focus on developing high quality research documents, plans and implement the program deliverable for the community at large.   This is an important part of defining the operations department's goals.  </div><div>    </div><div>WRI operations team consists of multiple responsibilities such as Budget and Finance, Grants and Contracts, Legal Counsel, Accounting, Audit and General management. You will come under the scope of operations and each function lead reports to the Director Operations and Director Operations report to the CEO of the Organization. We manage our endowment, the contributions entrusted to us, and our facilities in ways that are following our values and promote our mission. We maintain strict parameters for risk management and internal financial controls to ensure that all contributions are managed following all the Regulatory and Funder requirements.  </div><div><strong></strong>  </div><div><strong>About your role: </strong>  </div><div>  </div><div>WRI India is looking for a, detail-oriented and organized individual to support its operational and administrative activities. You will maintain budgets for complex and multi-faceted grants, financial reporting, tracking expenditures, monitoring contracts and sub-agreements, event management, and other administrative, operational, and support tasks.  </div><div>  </div><div><strong>How your day will unfold:</strong>  </div><div><strong><em>Financial Management (60%):</em></strong>  </div><ul><li><div>Maintain project budgets using WRI’s budgeting and forecasting software (TM1)  </div></li><li><div>Work with the Operations Manager to maintain the accuracy of budget forecasting and minimize variance from planned targets.  </div></li><li><div>Collaborate with the accounting team, payments team, HR and other program teams.  </div></li><li><div>Support project reporting processes including preparing semi-annual, annual and any mid-cycle financial reports both internal and external.  </div></li><li><div>Coordinate with the program team for completion of timesheets, expense reporting.  </div></li><li><div>Coordinate with project teams to support their ad hoc financial expenditures for outreach, communication/engagement and delivery efforts.  </div></li><li><div>Ensure team compliance with terms and conditions of complex grant and contract agreements.  </div></li></ul><div><strong><em>Contracts Management (10%):</em></strong>  </div><ul><li><div>Process documentation for agreements, contracts, sub grants, work authorizations, and purchase orders;  </div></li><li><div>Monitor performance against contract requirements;  </div></li><li><div>Work with partners to help them understand and meet sub grant and contract requirements;  </div></li><li><div>Maintain supporting reports throughout the duration of contracts and sub grants;  </div></li><li><div>Process invoices and payments for partners in compliance with WRI’s policies;  </div></li><li><div>Provide guidance to partner organizations and consultants to ensure their compliance with funder policies, while communicating with partners and consultants.  </div></li></ul><div><strong><em>Conference, Event &amp; Travel Support (10% time)</em></strong>  </div><ul><li><div>Coordinate conference and event logistics for domestic and international workshops, including venue and catering, equipment/translators etc.  </div></li><li><div>Provide travel and visa support to the team.  </div></li><li><div>Support teams with financial management for conference and event logistics, including participant travel  </div></li></ul><div><strong><em>Administration (20% time)</em></strong>  </div><ul><li><div>Schedules team meetings and help coordinate team’s annual planning processes·        </div></li><li><div>Maintain new hire staffing information with operations·        </div></li><li><div>Coordinate recruitment and manage onboarding of new staff members and interns, if needed     </div></li><li><div>Manage multiple program, department, and organizational trackers·        </div><div>  </div></li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications &amp; requirements we seek:</strong>  </div><div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e. Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting)</li><li>2-4 years of relevant, full-time work experience, preferably in financial management, budgeting, administration</li><li>Grant compliance and monitoring sub grant and contract relationships·       </li></ul> </div><ul><li><div>Process orientation to quality, timelines, and organizational systems·        </div></li><li><div>Work well in a team.  </div></li></ul><div style="font-size:14.0px;line-height:1.5em;margin:0.0px 0.0px 1.5em;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Salary and Benefits</strong><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">: INR 8,00,000 to INR 9,00,000 CTC</span><br style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><br style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.</span><br style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><br style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Location</strong><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">: Mumbai</span><br style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><br style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Duration</strong><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">: 1 year</span><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"> (Extendable based on performance and project requirements) </span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">List of Documents to be attached:</strong></span>  </div><ul style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><li><span>Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position.</span></li><li><span>Curriculum vitae </span><span></span></li></ul><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. </span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;"><em>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India</em></strong></span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><em>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.</em></span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;"><em>Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). </em></strong><a href="https://wri-india.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion" style="color:rgb(65,135,199);text-decoration:none;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Click Here</strong></a></span>    </div><h2 style="font-weight:normal;margin:0.7em 0.0px 0.0px;font-size:2.143em;line-height:1.4em;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">People-centric to the core:</strong></span></h2><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span>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.</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:<br></strong><strong style="font-weight:bold;"><br>Health benefits: </strong>We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Term Insurance: </strong>Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff<strong style="font-weight:bold;"> </strong>member</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Employee Assistance program: </strong>Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Health &amp; Nutrition:</strong><span> </span>Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Flexible work schedule: </strong> Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Learning culture</strong>: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Rest and Recharge weeks:</strong> We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Our leave policy:</strong> Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span>Click here to know more about our benefits <strong style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="https://wri-india.org/careers" style="color:rgb(65,135,199);text-decoration:none;">Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)</a></strong></span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Equal employment @WRI India</strong></span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><em>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 preference, parental status, or disability.</em></span>    </div>

Associate- Budget

<p><strong>Who we are and what we do?</strong></p><p>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. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. The India Resources Trust has a license from WRI to use the trademark “WRI India”. </p><p>WRI India has the capacity to convene important partners, and create strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organisations, institutes and NGOs, to expand solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.</p><p>We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organisation. Over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. </p><p><strong>Overview for Operations </strong></p><p>The Operations team helps manage the everyday functions of the organization. They work and work with multiple partners including Donors, Partners, Government agencies, Statutory bodies, Trustees, Vendors, and Consultants by providing support at all range of operational activities. The operations team is a core function and support all the program teams in planning and controlling costs, maximize efficiency and properly allocating resources without any hurdles, whereas the program could focus on developing high quality research documents, plans and implement the program deliverable for the community at large.   This is an important part of defining the operations department's goals.  </p><p>WRI operations team consists of multiple responsibilities such as Budget and Finance, Grants and Contracts, Legal Counsel, Accounting, Audit and General management. You will come under the scope of operations and each function lead reports to the Director Operations and Director Operations report to the CEO of the Organization. We manage our endowment, the contributions entrusted to us, and our facilities in ways that are following our values and promote our mission. We maintain strict parameters for risk management and internal financial controls to ensure that all contributions are managed following all the Regulatory and Funder requirements.</p><p><strong>About your role</strong></p><p>WRI India is looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual to support its operational and administrative activities. You will maintain budgets for complex and multi-faceted grants, financial reporting, tracking expenditures, monitoring contracts and sub-agreements, event management, and other administrative, operational, and support tasks.</p><p><strong>How your day will unfold:</strong></p><p><strong><em>Financial Management (60%):</em></strong></p><ul><li><p>Maintain project budgets using WRI’s budgeting and forecasting software (TM1)</p></li><li><p>Work with the Operations Manager to maintain the accuracy of budget forecasting and minimize variance from planned targets.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with the accounting team, payments team, HR and other program teams.</p></li><li><p>Support project reporting processes including preparing semi-annual, annual and any mid-cycle financial reports both internal and external.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with the program team for completion of timesheets, expense reporting.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with project teams to support their ad hoc financial expenditures for outreach, communication/engagement and delivery efforts.</p></li><li><p>Ensure team compliance with terms and conditions of complex grant and contract agreements.</p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Contracts and Vendor Management (10%):</em></strong></p><ul><li><p>Process documentation for agreements, contracts, sub grants, work authorizations, and purchase orders;</p></li><li><p>Monitor performance against contract requirements;</p></li><li><p>Work with partners to help them understand and meet sub grant and contract requirements;</p></li><li><p>Maintain supporting reports throughout the duration of contracts and sub grants;</p></li><li><p>Provide guidance to partner organizations and consultants to ensure their compliance with funder policies, while communicating with partners and consultants.</p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Conference, Event &amp; Travel Support (10% time)</em></strong></p><ul><li><p>Coordinate conference and event logistics for domestic and international workshops, including venue and catering, equipment/translators etc.</p></li><li><p>Provide travel and visa support to the team.</p></li><li><p>Support teams with financial management for conference and event logistics, including participant travel</p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Administration (20% time)</em></strong></p><ul><li><p>Schedule meetings for team and help coordinate team’s annual planning processes.</p></li><li><p>Maintain new hire staffing information with operations.</p></li><li><p>Manage multiple program, department, and organizational trackers.</p><p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; requirements we seek:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Degree in a related field (i.e. Business, Finance, Economics, and Accounting)</p></li><li><p>2-4 years of relevant, full-time work experience in financial management, budgeting, contracts administration, or nonprofit operations</p></li><li><p>With regard to grant compliance and monitoring sub grant and contract relationships</p></li><li><p>Strong process orientation to quality, timelines, and organizational systems</p></li><li><p>Ability to work well in a team.</p></li><li><p>High level of comfort with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), web-based communications (Skype, Zoom), and CRM database (Salesforce).</p></li><li><p>Budgeting experience with Excel (can perform complex functions) , or other budgeting software is desirable.</p></li></ul><p><span><strong>Salary and Benefits:  </strong>800000-900000 INR<strong> </strong>CTC Per annum<strong><br><br></strong>Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.</span></p><p><span><strong>Duration: 2 years as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements) </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Location</strong>: Bangalore </span></p><p><span><strong>Start date:</strong> As soon as possible.<br></span></p><p><span><strong>List of Documents to be attached:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span><strong>Cover Letter</strong></span></li><li><span><strong> Resume</strong></span></li></ul><p><span>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. </span></p><p><span><strong><em>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India</em></strong></span></p><p><span><em>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.</em></span></p><p><span><strong><em>Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). </em></strong><a href="https://wri-india.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></span></p><h2><span><strong>People-centric to the core:</strong></span></h2><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span><strong>Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:<br></strong><strong><br>Health benefits: </strong>We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs</span></p><p><span><strong>Term Insurance: </strong>Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff<strong> </strong>member</span></p><p><span><strong>Employee Assistance program: </strong>Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance</span></p><p><span><strong>Health &amp; Nutrition:</strong> Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle</span></p><p><span><strong>Flexible work schedule: </strong> Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job</span></p><p><span><strong>Learning culture</strong>: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities</span></p><p><span><strong>Rest and Recharge weeks:</strong> We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.</span></p><p><span><strong>Our leave policy:</strong> Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.</span></p><p><span>Click here to know more about our benefits <strong><a href="https://wri-india.org/careers">Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)</a></strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Equal employment @WRI India</strong></span></p><p><span><em>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 preference, parental status, or disability.</em></span></p>

Associate – Budget Analyst

Deputy Director - Operations

Operations Director, WRI China

<p><strong>About the company</strong> </p><p> </p><p>KoBold Metals is a mineral exploration company inventing AI to explore for the metals we need for a low-carbon economy. Our business is discovering and developing mineral resources, and our objective is to achieve a step-change improvement in exploration success: we aim to discover more tier 1 resources, faster, and with fewer failures.</p><p>KoBold has built a fast-growing global portfolio of more than 50 exploration properties targeting nickel, copper, cobalt, and lithium, which range from 100%-owned to partnerships with majors, junior explorers, and prospectors.</p><p>Our team includes the best of the industry in exploration geoscience, data science, software engineering, operations, and business. Prior to joining KoBold, our team members made nearly 20 discoveries. Our exploration programs are co-led by our geoscientists and data scientists, who develop exploration hypotheses, rigorously quantify uncertainty in our understanding of the subsurface, and design data collection programs that most effectively reduce uncertainty, drawing upon a large suite of proprietary exploration technology built by our data scientists and software engineers. Our field programs validate and improve the system and have demonstrated material improvements over conventional exploration methods.</p><p>KoBold is privately held, and our investors include: institutional asset managers T. Rowe Rice and Canada Pension Plan Investments; technology venture capitalists Andreessen Horowitz, Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy Ventures, BOND Capital, Standard Investments, and Sam Altman’s Apollo Projects; and leading natural resources companies Equinor, Mitsubishi, and BHP.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the position</strong></p><p>In this role, you will oversee all domestic and global tax compliance and tax planning for our company. You will oversee tax filings, reporting requirements, statutory filings, corporate strategy and structure, transfer pricing, indirect tax and other international taxation issues. You will provide guidance on tax laws, reporting, legislation and planning strategies as it relates to existing and potential jurisdictions. In a newly created role as leader of the tax group at the company, you will be both a direct contributor across many areas of domestic and international tax matters and will be responsible for helping to build the tax function at the company. Since KoBold is a startup company operating globally, your role will be dynamic and your role and responsibilities will grow as the company grows.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The Tax Director will:</p><ul><li>Oversee corporate tax structure and strategic tax planning for our company</li><li>Oversee tax compliance in multiple countries and jurisdictions</li><li>Interpret and implement domestic and treaty provisions in all countries where we operate</li><li>Review and approve transfer pricing calculations</li><li>Oversee the set up of tax accounts and manage relationships with external tax firms in countries where we operate</li><li>Oversee reporting for indirect taxes in multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Prepare tax provision and tax estimates</li><li>Provide support to International HR Manager for cross border employment issues</li><li>Oversee calculation and documentation of R&amp;D Credit and other tax credits and incentives</li><li>Proactively anticipate and communicate about tax matters that the company may face as our international operations and financing grow</li><li>Figure out what internal capacity we need to build and build a lean, high-performing team to accomplish it</li><li>Implement and maintain new processes as the company grows</li><li>Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>A great candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Either a bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA certification, or a law degree</li><li>10+ years experience with recent experience in international tax accounting </li><li>Experience helping a company establish a presence in one or more new countries </li><li>Ability to understand and assess the tax impact of company operations in multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>The ability to quickly learn new tools as needed and to solve new problems continuously</li><li>A high degree of independence and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision</li><li>Propensity to figure out what needs to be done and pursue it without being asked</li><li>Flexibility to accommodate meetings with staff/vendors overseas</li><li>Interest in contributing broadly to the success of the company and eager to pitch in where needed</li></ul><p> </p><p>It is helpful but not required to have experience with:</p><ul><li>Tax implications of stock option grants in multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Financial models incorporating strategic tax scenarios</li><li>Experience with technology or natural resource companies</li></ul><p> </p><p>KoBold Metals is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for people of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.</p><p> </p><p>This position is full-time, exempt.</p><p> </p><p>The US base salary range for this full-time exempt position is $175,000 - $200,000</p><p> </p><p>Location: Remote, anywhere in the US.</p><p> </p><p>Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to jobs@koboldmetals.com.</p>

AI-powered KoBold Metals® is revolutionizing electrification and combatting climate change with breakthrough discoveries and top-tier industry talent.

Tax Director

Chief of Staff, Climate, Economics & Finance Program

Senior Associate - Budget Analyst

<div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b style="font-weight:bold;">Who we are and what we do?</b><br><br>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.<br>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.</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b style="font-weight:bold;">Overview for WRI India</b></span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">WRI India team supports the crucial front line work of the organization, they directly interact and work with donors, partners, government agencies, statutory bodies, trustees, vendors, and Consultants in fielding their inquiries, providing support at all the fronts and solving problems.   So that the WRI programs can be implemented without any hurdles and the program staff and researchers can develop high quality research documents, plans and implement the programs at the field level.     </span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">WRI India team consists of various functions such as Budget and Finance, Grants and Contracts, Legal Counsel, Human Resource, IT and Facilities management. Each role comes under the purview of India and each function lead reports to the Director India and Director India report to the CEO of the Organization.</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">WRI India team strive for operational excellence across all functions starting with the recruitment, retention and management of WRI’s staff, our most important asset. We manage our endowment, the contributions entrusted to us, and our facilities in ways that are in line with our values and advance our mission. We maintain strict budgetary planning and financial controls to ensure that all contributions are managed in compliance with donors’ wishes.</span>    </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b style="font-weight:bold;"></b></span> </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b style="font-weight:bold;">About your role:</b></span>    </div>  </div><div><strong><em>Contracts Management (30%):</em></strong>  </div><ul><li><div>Process documentation for agreements, contracts, NDA’s, work orders and purchase orders.  </div></li><li><div>Monitor performance against contract requirements.  </div></li><li><div>Work with partners to help them understand and meet sub grant and contract requirements.  </div></li><li><div>Maintain supporting reports throughout the duration of contracts and sub grants.  </div></li><li><div>Process invoices and payments for partners in compliance with WRI’s policies.  </div></li><li><div>Provide guidance to partner organizations and consultants to ensure their compliance with funder policies, while communicating with partners and consultants.  </div></li></ul><div><strong><em>Financial Management (30%):</em></strong>  </div><ul><li><div>Work with the Operations Manager to maintain the accuracy of budget forecasting and minimize variance from planned targets.  </div></li><li><div>Collaborate with the accounting team, payments team, HR and other program teams.  </div></li><li><div>Coordinate with the program team for completion of timesheets, expense reporting.  </div></li><li><div>Coordinate with project teams to support their ad hoc financial expenditures for outreach, communication/engagement and delivery efforts.  </div></li><li><div>Ensure team compliance with terms and conditions of complex grant and contract agreements.   </div></li></ul><div><strong><em>Conference, Event &amp; Travel Support (20% time)</em></strong>  </div><ul><li><div>Coordinate conference and event logistics for domestic and international workshops, including venue and catering, equipment/translators etc.  </div></li><li><div>Support teams with financial management for conference and event logistics, including participant travel.  </div></li></ul><div><strong><em>Administration (20% time)</em></strong>  </div><ul><li><div>Schedule team meetings and help coordinate team’s annual planning processes.  </div></li><li><div>Maintain new hire consultant information with operations.  </div></li><li><div>Coordinate with partners for new consultant hires and process the consultancy engagements.  </div></li><li><div>Manage multiple program, department, and organizational trackers.  </div></li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications &amp; requirements we seek:</strong>  </div><ul><li><div>Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e. Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting)  </div></li><li><div>0-2 years of relevant, full-time work experience, preferably in financial management, budgeting, administration, or nonprofit operations  </div></li><li><div>Manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.  </div></li><li><div>With regard to grant compliance and monitoring sub grant and contract relationships.  </div></li><li><div>Process orientation to quality, timelines, and organizational systems  </div></li><li><div>Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to work well in a team.  </div></li><li><div>Budgeting experience with Excel, or other budgeting software is highly desirable.  </div></li></ul><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Salary and Benefits</strong><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">: INR 6,50,000 </span>  </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.</span><br style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><br style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Location</strong><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">: Mumbai</span><br style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><br style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Duration</strong><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">: 1 year</span><span style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"> (Extendable based on performance and project requirements) </span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">List of Documents to be attached:</strong></span>    </div><ul style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><li><span>Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position.</span></li><li><span>Curriculum vitae </span><span></span></li></ul><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. </span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;"><em>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India</em></strong></span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><em>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.</em></span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;"><em>Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). </em></strong><a href="https://wri-india.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion" style="color:rgb(65,135,199);text-decoration:none;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Click Here</strong></a></span>      </div><h2 style="font-weight:normal;margin:0.7em 0.0px 0.0px;font-size:2.143em;line-height:1.4em;color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">People-centric to the core:</strong></span></h2><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span>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.</span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:<br></strong><strong style="font-weight:bold;"><br>Health benefits: </strong>We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs</span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;"></strong></span>  </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Term Insurance: </strong>Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff<strong style="font-weight:bold;"> </strong>member</span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;"></strong></span>  </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Employee Assistance program: </strong>Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance</span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;"></strong>  </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Health &amp; Nutrition:</strong><span> </span>Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;"></strong></span>  </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Flexible work schedule: </strong> Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job</span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;"></strong></span>  </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Learning culture</strong>: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities</span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;"></strong></span>  </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Rest and Recharge weeks:</strong> We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.</span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;"></strong></span>  </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Our leave policy:</strong> Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.</span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span>Click here to know more about our benefits <strong style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="https://wri-india.org/careers" style="color:rgb(65,135,199);text-decoration:none;">Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)</a></strong></span>   </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">     </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Equal employment @WRI India</strong></span>      </div><div style="color:rgb(85,85,85);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span><em>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 preference, parental status, or disability.</em></span><span> </span>     </div>

Junior Assoicate- Analyst

<span style="font-size:18.0pt;"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;"><strong>Senior Project Associate, Contract Management - Operations<br></strong></span><br></span><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Who we are and what we do: </strong></span><br><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, World Resources Institute puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.</span><br><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Overview for WRI India Operations</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">WRI Operations team supports the crucial front-line work of the organization, they directly interact and work with Clients, Government agencies, Statutory bodies, Trustees, Vendors, and Consultants in fielding their inquiries, providing support at all the fronts and solving problems. So that the WRI programs can be implemented without any hurdles and the researchers can develop high quality research documents, plans.</span><br><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">WRI operations team consists of various functions such as Budget and Finance, Accounting and Reporting, Legal Counsel, Human Resource, IT and Facilities management. Each role comes under the purview of operations and each function lead reports to the Director Operations and Director Operations report to the CEO of the Organization.</span><br><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">WRI Operations team strive for operational excellence across all functions starting with the recruitment, retention and management of WRI’s staff, our most important asset. We manage our endowment, the contributions entrusted to us, and our facilities in ways that are in line with our values and advance our mission. We maintain strict budgetary planning and financial controls to ensure that all contributions are managed in compliance with clients’ requirement.</span><br><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>About your role:<br></strong></span></span></span><p style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt;background:white;"><span style="color:black;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">WRI India requires a self-motivated, smart, detail-oriented and highly organized individual to report directly to the Director of Operations, who will play a strategic role in providing legal advice, and guidance at the senior levels of WRI in the areas of legal and reputation risk. Providing legal support to our India operations and development activities will be your primary responsibility. </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;line-height:15.0pt;background:white;"><span style="color:black;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">You will be an integral part of the team, which participates in the development and implementation of WRI India’s strategy and operations. You should have excellent knowledge about FCRA compliances, company law and Trust Laws.<br><br><strong>How your day will unfold:<br></strong></span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0.0cm;"><span style="color:black;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">Contracts Management (50%):</span></h2><ul><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Process documentation for agreements, contracts, sub-grants, work authorizations, and purchase orders;</span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Monitor performance against contract requirements;</span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Create proper procurement guidelines to be followed by the program team </span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Work with partners to help them understand and meet sub-grant and contract requirements;</span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Maintain supporting reports throughout the duration of contracts and sub-grants;</span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Process invoices and payments for partners in compliance with WRI’s policies;</span></span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Provides guidance to partner organizations and consultants to ensure their compliance with funder policies, while proactively and professionally communicating with partners and consultants.</span></span></li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0.0cm;"><span style="color:black;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">Financial Management (20%):</span></h2><ul><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Update and maintain project budgets utilizing WRI’s budgeting and forecasting software</span>(TM1)</span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="color:black;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">Work closely with the Operations team to maintain the accuracy of budget forecasting and minimise variance from planned targets.</span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Actively coordinate and collaborate with the accounting, payments, HR, and other program teams.</span></span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Coordinates with project teams to support their ad hoc financial expenditures for outreach, communication/engagement and delivery efforts</span></span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Ensures team compliance with terms and conditions of complex grant and contract agreements</span></span></li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0.0cm;"><span style="color:black;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">Conference, Event &amp; Travel Support (10% time)</span></h2><ul><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Coordinate conference and event logistics for domestic and international workshops, including venue and catering, equipment/translators etc.;</span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Provide travel and visa support to the team;</span></span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Supports teams with financial management for conference and event logistics as needed, including participant travel</span></span></li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0.0cm;"><span style="color:black;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">Administration (20% time)</span></h2><ul><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Coordinates and schedules team meetings and assists in coordination of team’s annual </span>planning processes</span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:black;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">Update and maintain new hire staffing information with operations</span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Coordinate recruitment and manage onboarding of new staff members and interns, if needed;</span></span></li><li style="line-height:12.0pt;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Manage various program, department, and organizational trackers</span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Other duties may be assigned. </span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Qualifications And Requirements We Seek:</strong></span><br><ul><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (i.e. Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting)</span></span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">5 -7 years of relevant, full-time work experience, preferably in financial management, budgeting, administration, or nonprofit operations</span></span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Must be adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and have the ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines</span></span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Attention to deadlines particularly with regard to grant compliance and monitoring sub grant and contract relationships</span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Strong process orientation with sensitivity to quality, timelines, and organizational systems</span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Strong writing, database management, and proofreading skills</span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to work well in a team</span></span></li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Strong computer skills including high level of comfort with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), web-based communications (Skype, Zoom), and CRM database (Salesforce).</span></span></li><li style="line-height:11.95pt;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Budgeting experience with Excel, or other budgeting software is highly desirable</span></span></li><li style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="color:black;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Ability to work independently with minimal supervision</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Salary and Benefits:  </strong>11,00,000 INR to 13,00,000 INR<strong> </strong>CTC Per annum<strong><br><br></strong>Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 2 years as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements) </span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Location</strong>: Mumbai, India </span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Start date:</strong> As soon as possible<br></span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>List of Documents to be attached:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Cover Letter</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Resume</strong></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong><em>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India</em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><em>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.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong><em>Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). </em></strong><a href="https://wri-india.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>People-centric to the core:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:<br></strong><strong><br>Health benefits: </strong>We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs</span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Term Insurance: </strong>Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff<strong> </strong>member</span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Employee Assistance program: </strong>Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance</span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Digital healthcare service</strong>: Online doctor consultations for your primary healthcare needs</span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Flexible work schedule: </strong> Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job</span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Learning culture</strong>: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities</span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Rest and Recharge weeks:</strong> We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Our leave policy:</strong> Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;">Click here to know more about our benefits <a href="https://wri-india.org/careers"><strong>Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)</strong></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><strong>Equal employment @WRI India</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:12.0pt;"><em>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 preference, parental status, or disability.</em></span></p>

Senior Project Associate, Contract Management - Operations

<p><strong>About Wildlife Works:</strong></p><p>Wildlife Works is a community-centered conservation company that implements market-based initiatives to protect the planet’s threatened wilderness and endangered wildlife. The company was founded on the premise that if we want wildlife in our world, it must work for local communities who share their environment. Wildlife Works’ conservation projects drive direct financing to forest communities to fund their own economic development while preventing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from entering the atmosphere annually.</p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>With offices and employees in multiple countries and growing, Wildlife Works Carbon (WWC) is looking to fill this newly created role that will report to the Head of Global Accounting. The U.S. Tax Accounting Specialist will work closely with the CFO, HR Director, and WWC’s external tax preparers on all U.S. based tax filings. This position will also be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate filing of all federal, state/local and payroll tax returns in the U.S. as well as managing relationships with external tax accounting firms. In addition, this role will be responsible for U.S. payroll for a workforce of less than 50 U.S. employees. <strong>This remote position is open to candidates residing in the states of California, North Carolina or Vermont. </strong></p><p>Experience with C-Corporations and LLCs, multi-state apportionment, multi-state payroll and a strong understanding of U.S. state and local payroll regulations and best practices will make a candidate successful in this role. Experience with international payroll is a plus, but is not required. This candidate must demonstrate high attention to detail.</p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: </strong></p><p><em><strong>U.S. Tax Filing and Compliance</strong></em></p><ul> <li>Assist with the data collection and detailed review of WWC’s stand-alone and consolidated federal and state tax returns and related workpapers prepared by external tax accounting firms including, but not limited to, book-tax adjustments, effective tax rate calculations, and consolidations</li> <li>Manage day-to-day tasks associated with WWC’s tax compliance process including monitoring of tax calendar to ensure timely filing of all required tax returns</li> <li>Provide quarterly forecasts to assist in the preparation of the federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments, year-end extension payment calculations and related payment vouchers by external firms</li> <li>Review and/or prepare state income and franchise tax returns and related workpapers including, but not limited to, review of state taxable income, modifications, and apportionment</li> <li>Actively participate in the quarterly and year-end U.S. financial accounting close process as it relates to all tax matters including, but not limited to, coordination and review of current and deferred tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740, reconciliations, entries, and tax footnotes prepared by external tax accounting firms</li> <li>Coordinate with WWC’s foreign subsidiaries to collect foreign tax PBC (prepared by client) documents that support the filing of the U.S. tax return</li> <li>Coordinate with WWC’s external auditors including review and preparation of requested documentation to support the Company’s annual financial statement audit</li> </ul><p><em><strong>Payroll</strong></em></p><ul> <li>Prepare and process semi-monthly U.S. multi-state payroll in ADP Workforce Now® </li> <li>Record journal entries in the accounting system for each semi-monthly payroll cycle </li> <li>Maintain payroll related tax account registrations with state and local tax jurisdictions</li> <li>Partner with ADP to prepare and file accurate and timely payroll tax reports with federal, state and local agencies and resolve all tax notices from various state Department of Labor agencies</li> <li>Prepare annual W-2 and 1099 forms for U.S. employees and contractors</li> <li>Prepare and process annual employee bonus and profit-sharing off-cycle payroll runs</li> <li> Process semi-monthly employee 401K payroll contributions</li> <li>Work with HR to onboard new employees for payroll and ensure personnel updates (e.g., terminations, leaves of absence, etc.) are updated timely and accurately in all systems</li> <li>Assist with the annual budget process by preparing estimates for all payroll and tax related expenses, including cost of living adjustments by region and position</li> <li>Research payroll regulations, tax laws, reporting requirements, and best practices in new jurisdictions </li> </ul><p><em><strong>Tax Planning, Strategy, and Process Improvement</strong></em></p><ul> <li>Support tax planning, including identification, analysis, and implementation of tax strategies</li> <li>Stay current on IRC, U.S. GAAP (tax related), and state/local tax and regulatory requirements and oversee implementation of any new and relevant guidance or changes as they apply to WWC’s U.S. operations</li> <li>Partner with external tax consultants on special engagements, including translation of any third party opinions to plain English recommendations, implementation of proposed tax strategies, and documentation of WWC’s tax position</li> <li>Recommend process improvements for gathering tax data for tax return filings and forecasting tax expenses</li> <li>Support other tax functions and special projects as the company grows its business, both domestically and abroad</li> <li>Ability to work across multiple departments and international subsidiaries to support, gather and provide tax related data, inquiries, and guidance</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications (Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):</strong></p><ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation </li> <li>3+ years in public accounting (preferably state &amp; local tax group) or 5+ years in corporate income &amp; local tax department required</li> <li>High attention to detail and accuracy</li> <li>Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li> <li>Some domestic travel (predominantly within North Carolina) to attend company meetings may periodically be required</li> <li>Willingness to occasionally participate in meetings after regular business hours to accommodate time zone differences</li> <li>Demonstrated experience handling confidential payroll information with a high degree of professionalism</li> <li>Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated, flexible and adaptable, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</li> <li>Must have the ability to handle and prioritize many projects simultaneously and successfully meet goals and deadlines</li> <li>Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization</li> </ul><p><strong>Preferred skills:</strong></p><ul> <li>2+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment including payroll tax and fringe benefits experience is strongly preferred</li> <li>CPA or CPA candidate is strongly preferred</li> <li>Payroll or tax certification is a plus</li> <li>Experience in ADP Workforce Now® and Sage 300 is a plus</li> <li>Fluency in either French, Portuguese, or Spanish (in addition to English speaking) is a plus</li> <li>International tax experience is a plus</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Salary range: $75,000 - $105,000</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Physical Demands and Work Environment:</strong></p><p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.</p><p>While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. <a></a>The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. <a></a></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul> <li>Health Care Plan with Fertility Benefits</li> <li>Dental and Vision</li> <li>401K with Company Match</li> <li>Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, AD&amp;D)</li> <li>Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Holidays)</li> <li>Short Term &amp; Long Term Disability</li> </ul>

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