Program Manager
4 weeks ago
Description
Program Manager - E-Freight
Who we are and what we do?
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. WRI India’s 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. 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 at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
About your role:
WRI India is seeking a Manager for the Sustainable Cities and Transport Program to support our work on decarbonizing freight. The project's objective is to develop a zero-emission tractor transition plan for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The outcome is to develop a transition framework for tractors used for agricultural purposes.
How your day will unfold:
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar governments such as transport, agriculture, environmental departments, major agri district senior policy makers, e-tractor OEMs; farmer associations, agriculture experts.
• Engage in consultations with officials from the UP and Bihar governments, industry stakeholders, OEMs, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop strategies for outreach, achieving goals and monitoring progress for adoption of e-tractors.
• Oversee preparation of different types of collateral like reports, slide decks, etc.
• Oversee planning and management of events organized under the project like stakeholder convenings, webinars, exhibitions, etc.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Participate in external workshops, discussions, and events to showcase thought leadership, increasing the organization's visibility.
• Generate literature pieces to enhance the organization’s ecosystem engagement and support the internal team’s knowledge building.
Qualifications and requirements we seek:
• Business degree or an equivalent master’s degree in Agricultural engineering with 7-10 techno-commercial years of experience for Tractors and Farm machinery organizations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement/industry interactions.
• Experience in or knowledge of freight transport (medium and heavy-duty vehicles), urban supply chain, logistics policy, and capacity building.
• Familiarity with electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, or related technologies is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience of working with the government, private sector, civic groups, and academic and research organizations.
• The candidate must be fluent in English and Hindi. Fluency in other regional languages will be an added advantage.
• Good writing and presentation skills. Quantitative and qualitative research capabilities are essential.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and contribute to the learning of the team.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite. Experience in spatial mapping, statistical programming languages and data visualization tools will be an added advantage.
Salary and Benefits : INR 15,00,000 to INR 18,00,000 CTC
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Location : Lucknow / Patna, India
Duration : 1 year (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position. Curriculum vitae Writing samples Reports 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 centre 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 staffmember 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 preference, parental status, or disability.
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