Program Manager - MobiliseHER

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.

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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.

Job Highlight:

WRI India is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join the MobiliseHER project, which aims to foster equitable and gender-responsive mobility systems in Indian cities. Through participatory planning approaches, the project aims to strengthen the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) and work closely with government authorities to integrate gender lens into urban transport planning and governance.

As part of this effort, WRI India is looking for a suitable candidate with strong expertise in gender-responsive mobility planning, capacity building, and multi-stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities of the position are provided below.

What you will do:

Learning Content development (30%):

• Lead content development for diverse audience, including various government officials and civil society organizations.
• Ensure the existing research is effectively synthesized and transformed into well-structured, evidence-based materials to support varied capacity building initiatives.

Stakeholder engagement (70%):

• Build and/or strengthen working relationships with central, state, and city governments to secure their support for capacity building initiatives.
• Engage with city government and non-government organizations, including policy makers, think tanks, and CSOs to disseminate WRI India's research as well as capacitate them on inclusive planning and governance.
• Facilitate dialogues and joint meetings between government and non-government organizations to foster greater engagement and cooperation.
• Identify and engage with a network of mentors to provide guidance to participants during capacity building programs.
• Identify and onboard experienced trainers to conduct capacity building initiatives, ensuring alignment with the objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Work closely with WRI India team members to organize workshops, masterclasses, etc., including developing necessary materials.
• Identify and coordinate with content developer to design materials for capacity building initiatives, including workshops, masterclasses, etc.

What you will need:

• Master's degree in gender studies, urban development, management studies, social work, public policy with excellent academic track record.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and evidence-based advocacy.
• In-depth knowledge of gender-responsive mobility planning is desirable.
• Familiarity with urban governance and municipal budgeting is desirable.
• Experience in designing and delivering learning modules or training programs for professionals is a pre-requisite.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coherently convey complex information to a diverse audience.
• Fluency in English and Hindi is required; proficiency in other regional languages will be considered as an asset.
• Strong networking and people management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of leading initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial mindset and accountability in handling challenging tasks.
• Ability to receive and incorporate constructive feedback effectively.

Salary and Benefits: INR 18,00,000 to 24,00,000

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

Duration: 1 year

Location: Bengaluru or Mumbai, with extensive travel involved

To Apply:

Qualified applicants must send their resume along with a short cover letter (less than 300 words) clearly indicating why you are interested in this position and what skills and experiences you bring to the position.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. Shortlisted candidates may be required to take an assessment and submit a consultancy quote.

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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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 staff member

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.

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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.