Program Associate - Transport

About us

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

We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently, over 450 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Our mission and values:

Our 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.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

We are committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

WRI India's Integrated Transport Program supports India's decarbonization journey through effective, equitable, and inclusive mobility solutions. The program focuses on advancing sustainable urban transport, including electrification of public transport, clean air initiatives, and hydrogen economy. It emphasizes strategic research, policy support, and capacity building to enable systemic changes at the sub-national level and accelerate electric mobility adoption.

Job Highlight:

The role focuses on advancing financing mechanisms for electric mobility and developing capacity building initiatives. You will conduct research on EV financing models, develop training materials, and deliver capacity building sessions to stakeholders. You will support the development of knowledge products, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning for EV finance and deployment. As part of this program, we are looking to recruit a Program Associate with a master's degree in business, finance or economics, with at least two years of full time, relevant post-study work experience of their skills in natural resource management field.

What will you do:

• Conduct research on financing mechanisms for electric mobility including public, private, and blended finance models
• Develop financial instruments and models to support EV adoption and infrastructure development
• Create capacity building materials such as training modules, presentations, and toolkits for stakeholders
• Deliver capacity building sessions and workshops to financial institutions, government officials, transport agencies, and other stakeholders
• Monitor and evaluate EV finance projects and capacity building initiatives
• Co-author reports, briefs, and other knowledge products related to electric mobility finance and capacity building
• Support program management activities including work planning, reporting, and donor engagement
• Write and edit material including blog posts, op-eds, e-blasts and other compelling communications that serves to translate technical material for various audiences.

What will you need:

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Transport Economics, Business, Finance, Commerce
• At least 2 to 4 years of work experience preferably in asset financing, project financing (in sectors such as transport, logistics, or urban sectors)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Proven track record of analysis, writing and working with interdisciplinary teams

Potential Salary and Benefits: 9,50,000 to 12,50,000 INR CTC Per Annum

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

Location: Delhi

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

Start date: As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

How to Apply

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

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). Click Here

People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the center 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 staffmember

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance

Health & 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.

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 orientation, parental status, or disability.