Senior Program Associate

Data Analysis Technical Research New Delhi India Bengaluru India India Mumbai India India Senior Program Associate - Project and Finance Management Energy Program WRI India 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 About the WRI India Energy Program WRI India seeks to inform and catalyse India s equitable transition to low-carbon energy pathways by driving the shift to renewable sources improving the efficiency of energy solutions ensuring reliable and affordable energy access and reducing the negative externalities of energy transition pathways on energy minerals We also bring a keen impetus to the central role of finance equity governance and circularity in ensuring an inclusive fair and equitable energy transition in India We undertake research ground-level implementation stakeholder engagement partnerships and effective communication across four key pillars of work Clean Energy Demand Clean Energy Supply Energy Minerals and Circularity and Energy for Equitable Development Our mission is to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development supporting India s climate and developmental goals Position Overview This role serves as a key anchor for program delivery and strategic execution across WRI India s Energy Program The Senior Program Associate will support project lifecycle planning enable robust financial oversight and build systems for transparency accountability and high-quality execution This role requires both a detail-oriented mindset and a systems-level understanding of how programs scale effectively Exceptional planning and organizational skills attention to detail financial acumen and the ability to coordinate and manage multiple workstreams are essential pre-requisites for this role This role will work closely with program leads the operations team and the Executive Director to ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and in alignment with WRI s strategic and financial goals Key Responsibilities A Program Delivery and Coordination 50 Streamline and coordinate project planning execution and delivery across the Energy program team This would include supporting end-to-end project lifecycle management including work plan development implementation tracking project level tracking and timeline management across the work undertaken by the Energy program Enable project teams to track progress using tools like Asana and support capacity building where needed Design and maintain dashboards and performance trackers that improve visibility of timelines deliverables budgets and interdependencies Coordinate internal reviews quarterly check-ins and synthesis for strategy sessions and reporting cycles B Financial Oversight and Risk Management 30 Co-develop and maintain project budgets in alignment with donor commitments and institutional guidelines Monitor financial burn rates flag deviations and support corrective planning with project leads and the finance team Contribute to risk registers or mitigation tracking where financial slippage or scope drift may occur C Systems Strengthening and Process Innovation 20 Support documentation systems to ensure institutional memory audit readiness and reporting accuracy Support integration across platforms like Asana Workday shared drives and dashboards to consolidate updates and share dashboards with leadership Support in identifying and piloting innovations in project delivery processes templates and internal communication tools Qualifications and Requirements Education and Experience Bachelor s degree Master s preferred in business economics public policy development or related field 5-7 years of relevant experience in project management financial tracking and program operations preferably in a non-profit or research-oriented organization Proven ability to translate complex project requirements into actionable workstreams and budgets Experience in energy climate or sustainability sectors Core Competencies Proficiency in Asana or other project management platforms and using financial budget management platforms and Microsoft Office Suite Word PowerPoint Excel is mandatory Familiarity with Workday is a plus Strong organizational skills and attention to detail able to manage multiple moving parts and deadlines Proven ability to translate complex project requirements into actionable workstreams and budgets Experience working on donor-funded projects is highly desirable Ability to set and manage multiple priorities with support and supervision manage time efficiently Demonstrated adaptability and ability to work across multiple teams in various geographical locations cultural contexts and time zones Strong communication skills able to synthesize and convey information clearly to internal and external audiences Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team along with juggling multiple assignments at one time Demonstrated commitment to equity collaboration and transparency in team processes Location Bengaluru Mumbai Delhi Term Full-time 2-year contract extendable based on performance and project requirements 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 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