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<div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">About the Organization:    </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">   </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">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.  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">   </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Program and Position Overview  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">   </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">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.    </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">   </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">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.    </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">   </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">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.    </div>  </div><div>  </div><div>How your day will unfold:   </div><div>  </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>Qualification and Requirements we seek:  </div><div>  </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;">Salary &amp; Benefits: INR 1100000 to INR 1300000 CTC Per Annum  </div><div style="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.   </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;"> Location: Bengaluru  Duration: 1 year as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)    </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">List of Documents to be attached:   </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;">Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position.</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Curriculum vitae </li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Writing samples</li><li style="margin-left:25.0px;list-style:inherit;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Reports</li></ul><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.   </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">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.  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). <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;">Click Here</a>  </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;">People-centric to the core:</h2><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">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.  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get: Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Health &amp; Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Flexible work schedule:  Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Click here to know more about our benefits <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>  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">Equal employment @WRI India  </div><div style="font-size:14.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;">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.  </div>  </div>

Senior Program Associate (Energy efficiency), Energy program

Senior Manager – Strategy Who we are and what we do? 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 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.  About your role: WRI India is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager - Strategy to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in strategic consulting and a proven track record of driving system thinking in collaboration with Leadership. If you are passionate about developing strategic plans, leading system transitions, and contributing to sustainable practices, we want to hear from you. To help WRI India with 5 years strategy and lead the thinking that will drive Food, Land use, Transport, Cities, and energy. How your day will unfold: Strategy Consulting Expertise: <ul><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">      Utilize extensive experience gained from working in top-tier strategy consulting firms, to provide valuable insights and strategic direction.</li></ul>Collaboration with CEO: <ul><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Work closely with the CEO to drive system thinking and align strategic initiatives with overall organizational goals.</li><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Contribute to high-level decision-making processes, providing strategic guidance based on industry best practices.</li></ul>Strategic Planning: <ul><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Develop comprehensive and forward-thinking strategic plans that address both short-term and long-term organizational objectives.</li><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Conduct thorough market analysis, competitor assessments, and trend evaluations to inform strategic decision-making.</li><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Preparing a work plan for strategic initiative</li></ul>System Transition Leadership: <ul><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Lead and facilitate the transition of systems and processes, ensuring seamless integration of new strategies into existing workflows.</li><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and monitor strategic changes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</li></ul>Sustainability Sector Focus: <ul><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Leverage expertise in strategic consulting within the sustainability sector to identify opportunities and mitigate risks associated with sustainable business practices.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements we seek: <ul><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Master’s degree in business, Finance, Management, or a related field</li><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       9 to 12 years of experience as a strategy consultant in consulting firms.</li><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Demonstrated experience working directly with CEOs to drive system thinking and implement strategic initiatives.</li><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable insights.</li><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.</li><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">       Knowledge of and passion for sustainability practices and trends.</li><li style="text-indent:-18.0pt;">      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>Salary and Benefits:  21,00,000 INR to 24,00,000 INR CTC Per annum Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package. Duration: 1 year extendable based on performance and project requirements.  Location: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, India  Start date: As soon as possible.  List of Documents to be attached: <ul><li>Cover Letter</li><li> Resume</li></ul>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact.  It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development. Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). <a href="https://wri-india.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion">Click Here</a> <h2>People-centric to the core:</h2>We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing. Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get: Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance Health &amp; Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle Flexible work schedule:  Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests. Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves. Click here to know more about our benefits <a href="https://wri-india.org/careers">Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)</a> Equal employment @WRI India We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.

Senior Manager - Strategy

Operations Specialist ll, RDI

Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) Senior Project Lead

Program Manager: Economic Development Strategy for City-regions Who we are and what we do? 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 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. Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and TransportAt WRI India Ross Center we focus on <a href="https://wricitiesindia.org/content/practice-areas">10 integrated solutions</a> to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives. About your role: WRI India is looking to recruit a Program Manager, with over 7 years of experience in management and strategy consulting in the sector or urban and economic development. You have an advanced degree in management or urban development, or equivalent course and a bachelor’s degree in urban development studies, urban economics, or related fields. We are looking for demonstrated experience of team management, partner and partner management and willingness to travel to multiple selected cities for project related interactions.How your day will unfold:  <ul><li>Coordinate an initiative to “Develop Strategic Economic Development Roadmaps for city regions to become growth hubs” by consulting with multiple teams at WRI India and multiple partners and across multiple city-regions.</li><li>Offer strategic guidance and directions in undertaking goal settings for economic context analysis, visioning and opportunity framing, economic development strategies and related analysis for developing selected city-regions as growth hubs.</li><li>Support technical reviews and analysis of existing and upcoming interventions and shape the deliverables such as background document on state of the economy, economic context analysis, spatial analytics, and recommendations.</li><li>Work with multiple teams and communicate with the WRI India internal team members and partners to achieve project goals and ensure regular progress reporting so that work flows smoothly.</li><li>Manage secondary research and writing, on-site project activities such as partner dialogues, partner consultations, and technical reviews based on the needs of the project.</li><li>Oversee logistical processes and provide technical design support for all deliverables related to the project activities across multiple city-regions.</li><li>Manage overall progress of the project and communicate any gaps/delays if any to both internal and external reporting lines. Help develop remedial measures to address such issues.</li><li>Support convenings of multiple partners, experts, mentors, and partners to gather feedback for the study and organising workshops/conferences based on the project need and relevance.</li><li>Prepare briefings for the senior team members including director and executive director, to assist with meetings, events, and presentations. Further, help in organizing and administering training and capacity building sessions based on the needs of the project.</li><li>Oversee all relevant local financial transactions and disbursal and their reporting following the stipulated WRI India working manual.</li><li>Travel to specific project-based cities for meetings and convenings with project partners.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements we seek: <ul><li>PhD/Masters/Equivalent Postgraduate in management/MBA with a degree in urban studies/urban economics/public policy/planning and governance or related fields</li><li>Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience preferably in a consultancy work environment, managing all aspects of a project including multi-partner consultations, interactions with government agencies and providing strategic expertise.</li><li>Acquaintance with project management tools to manage tasks, resources, and milestones, collaborate with teams to prioritize workflows and tasks.</li><li>Demonstrate strong report writing and reviewing skills.</li><li>Fluency in spoken and written English and Hindi is important.</li><li>Ability to combine and present complex information in a simple manner that is suitable for diverse audiences. This will further support interdisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.</li><li>Experience working with the Government Ministries/ Departments and other non-government partners such as Business and Industry Associations, and civil society organizations.</li><li>Excellent facilitation for overall team coordination and take on the responsibilities.</li><li>Ensure highest standards and consistency of work.   </li></ul>Salary and Benefits: INR 15,00,000 to INR 18,00,000 CTC Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance and project requirements) Location: New Delhi, IndiaStart Date: At the earliest List of Documents to be attached:<ul><li>Cover Letter (outlining your interest and suitability for the position)</li><li>Resume</li></ul>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI IndiaWRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact.  It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). <a href="https://wri-india.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion">Click Here</a><h2>People-centric to the core:</h2>We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get: Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhsTerm Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff memberEmployee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balanceHealth &amp; Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyleFlexible work schedule:  Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their jobLearning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunitiesRest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.Click here to know more about our benefits <a href="https://wri-india.org/careers">Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)</a>Equal employment @WRI IndiaWe 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.

Program Manager: Economic Development Strategy for City-regions

Research Analyst, Corporate Water Stewardship

Deputy Director - Operations

Climate and Energy Senior Research Analyst

Senior Project Associate, Contract Management - Operations Who we are and what we do:  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. Overview for WRI India Operations 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. 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. 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. About your role: 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. 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. How your day will unfold: <h2 style="margin-left:0.0cm;">Contracts Management (50%):</h2><ul><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Process documentation for agreements, contracts, sub-grants, work authorizations, and purchase orders;</li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Monitor performance against contract requirements;</li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Create proper procurement guidelines to be followed by the program team </li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Work with partners to help them understand and meet sub-grant and contract requirements;</li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Maintain supporting reports throughout the duration of contracts and sub-grants;</li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Process invoices and payments for partners in compliance with WRI’s policies;</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Provides guidance to partner organizations and consultants to ensure their compliance with funder policies, while proactively and professionally communicating with partners and consultants.</li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0.0cm;">Financial Management (20%):</h2><ul><li style="line-height:normal;"> Update and maintain project budgets utilizing WRI’s budgeting and forecasting software(TM1)</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;">Work closely with the Operations team to maintain the accuracy of budget forecasting and minimise variance from planned targets.</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Actively coordinate and collaborate with the accounting, payments, HR, and other program teams.</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Coordinates with project teams to support their ad hoc financial expenditures for outreach, communication/engagement and delivery efforts</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Ensures team compliance with terms and conditions of complex grant and contract agreements</li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0.0cm;">Conference, Event &amp; Travel Support (10% time)</h2><ul><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Coordinate conference and event logistics for domestic and international workshops, including venue and catering, equipment/translators etc.;</li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Provide travel and visa support to the team;</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Supports teams with financial management for conference and event logistics as needed, including participant travel</li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0.0cm;">Administration (20% time)</h2><ul><li style="line-height:normal;"> Coordinates and schedules team meetings and assists in coordination of team’s annual planning processes</li><li style="line-height:normal;">Update and maintain new hire staffing information with operations</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Coordinate recruitment and manage onboarding of new staff members and interns, if needed;</li><li style="line-height:12.0pt;"> Manage various program, department, and organizational trackers</li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Other duties may be assigned. </li></ul>Qualifications And Requirements We Seek: <ul><li style="line-height:normal;"> Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (i.e. Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting)</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> 5 -7 years of relevant, full-time work experience, preferably in financial management, budgeting, administration, or nonprofit operations</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Must be adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and have the ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Attention to deadlines particularly with regard to grant compliance and monitoring sub grant and contract relationships</li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Strong process orientation with sensitivity to quality, timelines, and organizational systems</li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Strong writing, database management, and proofreading skills</li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to work well in a team</li><li style="line-height:115.0%;"> Strong computer skills including high level of comfort with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), web-based communications (Skype, Zoom), and CRM database (Salesforce).</li><li style="line-height:11.95pt;"> Budgeting experience with Excel, or other budgeting software is highly desirable</li><li style="line-height:normal;"> Ability to work independently with minimal supervision</li></ul>Salary and Benefits:  11,00,000 INR to 13,00,000 INR CTC Per annum Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.Duration: 2 years as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements) Location: Mumbai, India Start date: As soon as possible List of Documents to be attached:<ul><li>Cover Letter</li><li>Resume</li></ul>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI IndiaWRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact.  It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). <a href="https://wri-india.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion">Click Here</a>People-centric to the core:We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get: Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhsTerm Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff memberEmployee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balanceDigital healthcare service: Online doctor consultations for your primary healthcare needsFlexible work schedule:  Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their jobLearning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunitiesRest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.Click here to know more about our benefits <a href="https://wri-india.org/careers">Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)</a>Equal employment @WRI IndiaWe 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.

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