Intern - Road Safety & Urban Transport

Intern – Road Safety & Urban Transport

About us

WRI India, an independent knowledge organisation registered as India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Know more: wri-india.org

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India's biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens everyday lives.

What you will do:

- Research, policy analysis, stakeholder mapping, data analysis and synthesis, and support for ongoing projects with government agencies and partner organizations.

- Conduct site visits, surveys with relevant stakeholders and data collection

- Assist in synthesising quantitative and qualitative insights into clear narratives and recommendations.

- Engage with stakeholders and support development of visual narratives through charts, infographics, dashboards, and data visualisations.

What you will need:

- Postgrad (pursuing/completed) in Planning/ Policy. Undergrad in Architecture or Urban Planning

- Interest or prior work experience (academic or otherwise) in Transport and mobility.

- Strong writing and presentation skills, proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data analysis tools, familiarity with infographics and data visualization tools preferred.

Stipend: 25,000/month

Duration: 3-6 months (extendable based on performance and project requirement)

Location: Delhi (with occasional travel to project sites in North India). The individual will work closely with their supervisor

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.

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