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Data Analysis Technical Research New Delhi India Mumbai India India Bengaluru India India Senior Program Associate - Energy Finance 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 250 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 Energy The objective of the WRI India energy program is to inform and guide India s transition to cleaner energy through strong research ground-level implementation experience partnerships with key stakeholders and communicating our work The 5 pillars of the energy program focus on increasing clean energy demand increasing clean energy supply supporting sub-national energy transitions raising the issues of materials and circularity for the energy transition and ensuring equitable development through energy transitions About the role WRI India s Energy Program has a four-pronged strategy to support India s transition to clean energy - Clean Energy Supply Decarbonized Energy Consumption Energy for Equitable Development and Energy Minerals Circularity In this role you will explore the different types of financial mechanisms that are being deployed for adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency solutions across different consumer categories related to these four pillars You will be required to understand the challenges faced by the end-user in accessing finance from different sources You will also contribute to research that is being designed to identify the gaps and the potential solutions that may work or that are already being tested out at pilot level How your day will unfold You will contribute under the following functions Research and knowledge creation 50 Work towards the development new research ideas with the support of the existing team members Continue the existing research on end-user financing across the different consumer segments and technologies Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to inform the team about the financing tools and mechanisms for mitigation and adaptation Track and evaluate government budgetary allocations and expenditures across states and at the central level monitor international finance flows private sector investments Support in publishing the research on clean energy finance in India and gradually leading such publications Mentor junior researchers in designing and executing research Stakeholder management 20 Identify the stakeholders relevant for engagement across end-users financial institutions clean energy solution providers government departments at the national and state level Maintain database of stakeholders with regular updates to track conversations by co-ordinating across the Energy pillars Liaise with these relevant stakeholders to seek inputs into the energy finance work Organize stakeholder consultations with different sets of organizations across multiple states Understanding policy and regulatory environment 20 Stay abreast of policy developments at the central and state level and analyze instruments relevant to India s clean energy transition Understand the budget allocation from Central and Centrally sponsored schemes and how they interact with the state budgets and programs Understand the role of regulations in promoting the clean energy transition - in terms of regulatory certainty de-risking investments enabling new financing models creating market demand and integrating these components into the finance work Outreach and communication 10 Participate in external and or internal meetings and stakeholders consultations occasionally and provide inputs as necessary Co-author blogs publications articles and reports documenting research case studies and insights to disseminate research findings Present and communicate research in different platforms including the internal meetings Develop summaries of workshops for sharing with stakeholders convened during consultations Qualifications and Requirements we seek Experience in the energy sector in the finance space with strong understanding of India s clean energy ecosystem Familiarity with financial institutions development finance institutions financial mechanisms Strong expertise in conducting research in the sector with focus on finance Experience co-authoring and contributing to publications with excellent writing skills proven experience of writing clearly and concisely for specific audiences e g policymakers business leaders etc Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in multicultural settings and with diverse teams of individuals and colleagues Project development management experience Detail-oriented and organized thinker who can juggle multiple competing priorities Flexibility to travel 50 of the time or more as required Ability to work on datasets related to financial and investment trends Graduate degree in a relevant discipline such as finance energy policy public policy economics environmental law or policy At least 5-7 years of relevant work experience Potential Salary and Benefits 14 00 000 to 18 00 000 INR CTC Per Annum Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package Duration 1 years as term hire extendable based on performance and project requirements Location Bengaluru Mumbai Delhi Start date As soon as possible List of Documents to be attached Cover Letter Resume 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 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 Click here to know more about our benefits 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