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<div><div style="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;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;">About the Organization</span></b><b style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;">:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;"> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;"> </span></span>  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"> </span>  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:black;">World Resources Institute (WRI) India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. 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. We are inspired by and associated with WRI, a global research organization. Currently over 300 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.</span>  </div><div style="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;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;"></span></span>  </div><div style="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;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"></span></span>  </div><div style="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;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;">Program and Position Overview</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;"></span></span>  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"> </span>  </div><div style="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;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;">WRI globally, has deep experience in the energy sector and on climate change across several topic areas and is widely recognized as a leader on energy and climate issues. In India, we have a multi-pronged energy strategy that looks strategically at directing our tools, research, expertise, and partnerships to support India’s clean energy transition across varied economic activities like extraction, production, distribution, consumption and waste management; in ensuring universal access to reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity and minimizing energy losses and thereby contributing to energy planning and policy analysis. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;"> </span></span>  </div><div style="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;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;"> </span></span>  </div><div style="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;"><span style="background:white;font-size:10.5pt;color:black;">The objective of WRI India energy program is to inform and guide India’s clean energy transition. Through strong research, ground-level implementation experience, partnerships with key stakeholders and communicating our work, we seek to achieve impact at scale. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;"> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;"></span></span>  </div><div style="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;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"></span></span>  </div><div style="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;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;">The Energy program at WRI India is seeking a Manager (Energy) to work with and support research focused on state’s overall energy transition efforts. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;"></span></span>  </div>  </div><div>  </div><div><strong>How your day will unfold: </strong>  </div><div><strong></strong>  </div><div>·       Review policy documents and other relevant government documents to understand the state of play on energy efficiency program and policy implementation in Karnataka.  </div><div>·       Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to Karnataka’s energy sector; conduct advanced analysis using the data to build a comprehensive picture of state’s supply and demand side sectors. Develop questionnaires, collect data, facilitate interviews and focused group discussions for qualitative and quantitative assessments.  </div><div>·       Identify and engage with partners in the state representing different sectors. Identify partner priorities based on the discussions and meetings and report to the SDA and program team.  </div><div>·       Build a nuanced understanding of decision making, financing or funding of energy efficiency, projects, barriers to change and partner engagement needed.  </div><div>·       Support and help the SDA, conduct regular meetings with different partners groups to build dialogue around energy efficiency, cooling, clean energy and other relevant topics as deemed important to the agency and guided by colleagues.  </div><div>·       Deliver training to partners, partners on clean energy, energy efficiency, cooling and other topics. This also includes identification of topics, development of training materials and resources (in consultation with SDA).  </div><div>·       Support in collating information and knowledge about major policy reform processes, consultations and measures on states’ energy and development sector policies and identify opportunities for the team to provide inputs to the processes, consultations and measures.  </div><div>·       Ensure communication with the department officials to provide updates on project progress and seek assistance in data collection and other related project activities as agreed upon.  </div><div>·       Represent WRI or the state department to present the project work and analysis at multiple forums as directed by the project manager.  </div><div>·       Under the guidance of the project manager, help track deliverables, coordination with funders, monitoring and evaluation activities and any other daily task management activities.  </div><div>·       Contribute to communications and engagement activities of the program including writing content for social media, print and other types of media.  </div><div>·       Participate in research activities to produce policy /issue briefs, and other publications and reports (online and print) as determined by program leadership.  </div><div>·       Support the team in conducting policy research of existing and emerging programs, policies and regulatory areas related to energy and electricity.  </div><div>·       Perform other tasks as assigned by the program leadership and colleagues, including support on research on other energy program projects.  </div><div>·       Travel to the main project sites based on the project needs.  </div><div>  </div><div><strong style="font-weight:600;color:rgb(38,50,56);font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Qualification and Requirements we seek:</strong>  </div><div><strong></strong>  </div><div>·       Graduate or post graduate degree in science, engineering, architecture, policy, or related fields  </div><div>·       4-7 years of relevant experience in energy efficiency or clean energy.  </div><div>·       Interest and knowledge of energy efficiency policies and programs at the subnational and national levels in India  </div><div>·       Knowledge and interest in national and international policy discourse around sustainable cooling, energy-related climate actions, and energy efficiency are necessary.    </div><div>·       Experience working in Karnataka -particularly with state government agencies, CSOs, academia, and the private sector is necessary.  </div><div>·       Prior experience in providing technical support to any state departments through a project management unit will be considered an asset.  </div><div>·       Technical and some training in research methods are necessary. Experience conducting cost-benefit analysis.  </div><div>·       Communicate clearly and effectively in conversation and writing, including professional-quality writing for research and communications products.  </div><div>·       Willingness to travel on short notice when needed by the project.   </div><div>·       The ability to respond to urgent requests from the team is an asset.   </div><div>·       Fluency in English and Kannada. Proficiency in other languages is desirable.  </div><div>  </div><div><div style="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;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong> INR 1100000 to INR 1300000 CTC Per Annum</span>  </div><div style="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;">Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.</span><br style=""><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"></span>  </div><div style="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;"><br style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Location</strong>: Bengaluru <br style=""><br style=""><strong style="font-weight:600;">Duration</strong>: 1 year as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements) <br style=""></span>  </div><div style="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;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">List of Documents to be attached:<br style="font-weight:600;"></strong></span>  </div><ul style="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;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position.</span></li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Curriculum vitae </span></li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Writing samples</span></li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Reports</span></li></ul><div style="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;">Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. </span>  </div><div style="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;"><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="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;"><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="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;"><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="color:rgb(24,114,204);text-decoration:underline;background:transparent;display:inline-block;font-weight:600;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">Click Here</strong></a></span>  </div><h2 style="font-weight:600;margin:0.83em 0.0px;font-size:36.0px;line-height:56.0px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">People-centric to the core:</strong></span></h2><div style="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;">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="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;"><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="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;"><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="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;"><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="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;"><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="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;"><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="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;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">Learning culture</strong>: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities</span>  </div><div style="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;"><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="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;"><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="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;">Click here to know more about our benefits <strong style="font-weight:600;"><a href="https://wri-india.org/careers" style="color:rgb(24,114,204);text-decoration:underline;background:transparent;font-weight:600;display:inline-block;">Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)</a></strong></span>  </div><div style="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;"><strong style="font-weight:600;">Equal employment @WRI India</strong></span>  </div><div style="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;"><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>  </div>

Senior Program Associate (Energy efficiency), Energy program

<p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Job Summary</span></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;">World Resources Institute China Office (WRI China) is seeking a <span>Research Analyst </span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman' , serif;">Ⅱ </span>for the Food and Natural Resources Program. This position will play a dedicated and analytical role in implement WRI’s food and natural resources projects, especially the global green supply chain research. The successful candidate will conduct research on green supply chain projects, analysis modelling of policy solutions, economic and policy studies, local pilot projects and scaling-up efforts. Strengthen capacity for addressing food and natural resources issues is highly referred.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Job Responsibilities</span></strong></p><ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Plan, design and conduct research and analysis on policies and practices in the areas of food system with a focus on supply chains (e.g., international trade, soft commodities, forest etc.).</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Working together with WRI Global teams and WRI China teams, draft or co-draft WRI knowledge products in both English and Chinese, and coordinate publication process.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Coordinate and work closely with global and local experts throughout the project delivery.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Conduct project implementation and management, including liaising with global and local partners, setting up meetings, tracking progress of the project, financial and payment management of projects, reporting to donors etc.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Assist in administrative and project management as needed.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Support fundraising-related work of the program.</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Support other activities as needed.</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Job Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><span style="color:black;">Master’s degree in agriculture/ food/ environment/ land use/ nature resources or related fields. PhD degree is a plus.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><span style="color:black;">Minimum three years of highly relevant and full-time work experience in agriculture/ food/ environment/ land use/ nature resources related fields. Experiences on supply chains related work is a plus.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;background:white;">Strong quantitative research, analytical, writing, and presentation skills, preferably with publication experience. Modeling and programing skill is a plus.</li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107.0%;font-family:Symbol;"> </span>Ability to work well in a team, manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and deliver under tight deadlines.</li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107.0%;font-family:Symbol;"> </span>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment, with good work ethics.</li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107.0%;font-family:Symbol;"> </span>Detail-oriented, positive, enthusiastic, and innovative in facing challenges, opportunities, and new tasks.</li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107.0%;font-family:Symbol;"> </span>Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally.</li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107.0%;font-family:Symbol;"> </span>Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin and English.</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">How to Apply</span></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><span style="color:black;">Qualified applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal (<a href="http://www.wri.org/careers">www.wri.org/careers</a>) to be considered. Both Chinese and English resumes are required. Please include a cover letter with your application.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><span style="color:black;">The final candidate will be required to take a writing test.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Reporting: </span></strong><span style="color:black;">WRI China Food and Natural Resources Program Director</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Salary and Benefits:</span></strong><span style="color:black;"> Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Duration:</span></strong><span style="color:black;"> Full-time </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Location:</span></strong><span style="color:black;"> Beijing, China</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="color:black;"> ASAP till filled.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">About WRI</span></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><span style="color:black;">Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world overcomes this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><span style="color:black;">The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">What we offer</span></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><span style="color:black;">We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years, and our operating budget is nearing $200 million.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Our values and mission</span></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><span style="color:black;">We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills, and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include integrity, innovation, urgency, independence, and respect.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><strong><span style="color:black;">Our culture</span></strong></p><p style="text-align:justify;background:white;"><span style="color:black;">WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.</span></p>

Supply Research Analyst, China Food and Nature Resources Program

<p><span><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:24.0pt;"><b style="font-size:24.0pt;">Senior Program Research Analyst </b><span style="font-size:32.0px;"><b>Behavioral</b></span><b style="font-size:24.0pt;"> Science, Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration</b></span> <br><br><b>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.<br><br><strong>Program Overview for Sustainable Landscape and Restoration:<br></strong><br>WRI India’s Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration (SLR) program aims to inform India’s just transition towards sustainable and resilient food and land use systems focusing on developing interdisciplinary nature-based solutions like landscape restoration, sustainable agriculture to mitigate climate impacts, enhance jobs and livelihoods and improve nutritional security. To catalyze systems change with a focus on circular food systems in India, we also focus on developing equitable strategies to reduce food loss and waste and mitigate climate impacts. <br><br>With broader systems change and food systems perspective, we work with diverse stakeholders like governments, businesses, civil society partners and farmer producer organizations to inform and develop land use strategies based on robust evidence and analysis to build the resilience of local communities to mitigate climate impacts, bridge capacity gaps, monitor progress, and inform a pathway to building a restoration economy for people, nature, and climate.<br></span></p><p><span><strong>About your role:<br></strong></span></p><p>The SLR Program at WRI India is seeking a Senior Program Research Specialist Behavioral Science, Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration to support the ongoing work on food loss and waste. Larger focus of the work would be to catalyze systems change with a focus on circular food systems in India. With an aim to inspire, engage and mobilize action on food loss and food waste in two large states in India as a critical lever to test and pilot strategies - powered by robust evidence and consultations. Centering your focus on equity and inclusion, your role would be to build evidence-based strategies to reduce food loss and waste to stir action and behavioral change. And identify innovative solutions that can enhance livelihoods and improve access to nutritious food by addressing barriers to food loss and food waste.  <br><br><b>How your day will unfold:</b></p>The position is most suited to an individual who has a specialized degree in behaviour science and has a passion for working in the food sustainability, natural resource management in India. The position holder must be willing to travel to remote locations in the country as well as internationally as necessary. <br><br><em><strong>Research (70%)</strong></em><br><ul><li>Developing behavioral science informed research strategies for reducing food loss and food waste, and ongoing food, land and waste transition work at WRI India. This would include undertaking research, developing research frameworks, and behavior science informed strategies to reduce food loss and waste for a diverse stakeholders across the food supply chain.</li><li>Developing high-quality knowledge products (reports, policy briefs, working papers) that encapsulate research findings and communicate these to diverse audiences, for influencing initiatives on reducing food loss and food waste in India.</li><li>Stay updated on international and national issues on food loss and food waste and propose strategic opportunities for the program that aligns with strategy.</li></ul><strong>Partnerships, engagement and communication (30%)</strong><br><ul><li>Work closely with food, land and water transition team in WRI India to incorporate behavioral issues in ongoing research.</li><li>Support with development of communication and outreach strategy and material like brochures, web content, op-eds, blogs considering behavioral norms and nudges for food and sustainability with the communications team.</li><li>Support with program/proje<span><span>ct performance against contract</span><span>ual</span><span> requirements for the project </span><span>management </span><span>team.</span></span></li></ul><span><strong>Qualifications and requirements we seek:<br></strong></span><ul><li>Master’s degree (or PhD) in behavioral science in food, agriculture, and natural resource management sector or any related disciplines.</li><li>At least 7 years post-study research experience relating to behavioral science in food, agriculture, and natural resource management sector</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team</li><li>Demonstrated skills of engaging in participatory approaches, and high levels of comfort in working with scientific data as well as local knowledge. Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis is a requirement.</li><li>Excellent/ Strong research, interpersonal/ written/ communication skills</li><li>Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner</li><li>Ability to work calmly and enthusiastically under high pressure and ability to think creatively </li><li>Demonstrated skills preparing programme documents, reports, policy briefs etc. and team management.</li><li>General awareness of the environment, restoration, agriculture and food domain – key issues, events and updates is essential </li><li>Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively in conversation and writing, including professional-quality writing for policy and communications products.</li><li>Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Additional proficiency in Hindi and Marathi will be advantageous.</li><li>Ability to take the initiative, brainstorm, think creatively, juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure with tight deadlines. The candidate must be willing to try new approaches and ideas and be innovative.</li><li>Flexible and self-motivated, with capacity to multi-task and prioritize, a self-starter having ability to manage the tasks with minimum guidance</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a requirement. </li></ul><br><span><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong>: INR 11,00,000 to INR 13,00,000 CTC</span><br><br><span>Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.</span><br><p><span><strong>Location: </strong>New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, India <br></span></p><p><span><strong>Duration</strong>: The position is a two - year position (extendable based on performance and project requirements). The start date is as soon as possible.</span></p><p><span><strong>List of Documents to be attached:<br></strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Cover letter </span></li><li><span>Resume</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><strong>Health &amp; Nutrition:</strong> Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle</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 orientation, parental status, or disability. </em></span></p>

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