Associate - Transport Systems

Associate - Transport Systems
The Organisation
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) works with cities worldwide to
promote transport solutions that reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse
emissions while improving urban livability and economic opportunity. ITDP is a not-for-profit
organisation with its headquarters in New York City and field offices in South Africa, Tanzania,
Uganda, Kenya, China, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.

The ITDP provides in-depth technical support to public agencies to implement sustainable
transport initiatives and develop progressive state and national-level policies and standards
to scale up the sustainable transport paradigm. We also engage extensively with other
stakeholders to promote sustainable and equitable transport ideas.

About the Position
support for project planning, project implementation, policy guidance, and capacity building
in public transport systems.

They will also develop technical reports, policy drafts, guidelines, and training modules. The
position will also involve engaging with a diverse set of people—civic officials, politicians,
civil society agents, media, project consultants, and others—to help build support for
sustainable and equitable urban transport.

They will have a chance to hone their technical knowledge and writing skills while gaining
exposure to the fields of sustainable transport, city planning, and municipal governance. The
position will be based in New Delhi, but they may need to travel to other project cities as and
when required. They will report to Deputy Manager. They will work closely with ITDP India’s
city teams, head office staff, and international experts.

Roles and responsibilities

The Associate’s responsibilities will include the following:
Technical Assistance
- Research on various developments in urban transport planning - including bus, rapid

transit systems, shared mobility, informal public transport, public bicycle sharing
systems and especially electric mobility.
- Assist the team in the preparation of technical documents, including:

- Terms of Reference documents for the appointment of consultants for

operational planning,
- Analysis of existing policies, regulations and laws,
- Gap assessment studies,
- Draft policy briefs.
- Liaise with the government and public transport authorities to strengthen existing

public transportation and plan and implement bus rapid transit systems and other
bus prioritisation projects.
- Work with the Communications team to create communications materials that build

awareness and support for ITDP initiatives.
- Engagement with Stakeholders
- Build and nurture relationships with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to

decision-makers, civil society organisations and the private sector for transport
systems planning and implementation.
- Work with the state and city government agencies and public transport authorities to

collect transport data.
- Capacity Development
- Support the team in planning, organising, and conducting workshops for capacity

building, focus group discussions, surveys, study tours etc.
- Qualification & Experience- A degree in transportation/urban planning or other relevant fields with at least 1-2

years of relevant professional experience
- Familiarity with transportation planning and prior experience working with urban local

bodies and other government institutions
- A sound understanding of electric mobility, public transport operations, fare

collection, IT systems, and other relevant areas
- Excellent Excel and GIS software skills are required
- Good English speaking and writing skills
- Ability to work in intercultural teams
- Essential Attributes- Strong commitment to advancing ITDP's mission and to environmental and social

justice
- Good research skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work across multiple projects flexibly, work well under pressure and keep to

deadlines
- Availability to frequently travel within India

How to apply
The position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week.