Urban Development Program Manager

2 weeks ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India World Resources Institute Full time

About this role

WRI India is seeking a Program Manager to lead and support Fair Urban Transition related work. The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting and publishing research studies, partner engagement, and a willingness to learn new tools and skills.

Reporting to the Program Head, Urban Development, you will lead projects and research work that will influence a just and resilient transition to a climate progressive future for cities across sectors.

We seek candidates with over 7 years of experience in the field of just transition or inclusive climate action or urban socio-economic transformation projects. You should have an advanced degree in development studies/economics/social sciences/public policy or related fields.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage an initiative to assess sectoral preparedness and enable the building and construction sector to achieve carbon neutrality in a fair and resilient manner.
  • Coordinate and manage a cohort of partners, stakeholders, and collaborators across public, private, and civil society space.
  • Guide junior researchers in the team in conducting research and delivering outputs.
  • Coordinate with other teams in WRI as necessary for building required convergence with aligned projects/programs.

Requirements:

  • PhD/Masters/Equivalent Postgraduate in development studies/economics/social sciences/public policy.
  • Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in research or consultancy work environment, managing all aspects of a project including multi-partner consultations, interactions with government agencies, and providing strategic expertise.
  • Proficiency in research methodologies, quantitative and qualitative analysis tools, survey design and methods, documenting and communicating research outputs.
  • Acquaintance with project management tools to manage tasks, resources, and milestones, collaborate with teams to prioritize workflows and tasks.

Salary and Benefits: ₹15,00,000 to ₹18,00,000 INR per annum. Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Bangalore



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