Research Assistant
Organization: NIUALocation: New Delhi
Industry: Climate change
Industry: Climate change
Type: contractual basis ( 1 Year)
Salary: NA
Description: The Research Assistant will support the existing project team, in the execution and coordination of all project activities as per the requirements of the project. The responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
Description: The Research Assistant will support the existing project team, in the execution and coordination of all project activities as per the requirements of the project. The responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
- Implementation of the program as per the guidelines; through provision of technical support to the project team in all its activities;
- Support in the liaison with state govts, local authorities and MoHUA as well as national and state level training institutes;
- Support in the development and dissemination of training modules, working aids, ToT manuals and other capacity building material;
- Support in the organization and management of events such as training workshops, network events, working group meetings (both online and offline);
- Support in reaching out to GIZ partner cities and other smart cities for training needs assessment and other capacity development activities;
- Support in the implementation of the ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework as required;
- Support in the coordination with GIZ and other implementing partners;
- Daily support to project activities;
- Availability for travel as required.
- NA
- The Research Assistant must have a Master’s Degree in (urban/regional) Planning/City Planning/Urban Policy/Urban Development/Engineering/Architecture/ Environment Planning or equivalent Social Sciences (relevant to urban development) from a reputed institute
- at least 3 years of experience in undertaking research activities focused on climate change and related topics.
- Demonstrate expertise in some of the following thematic areas: urban governance; climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience; urban planning and infrastructure; environmental planning; and/or related topics of concern to long-term urban resilience in Indian cities.
- Experience of municipal capacity building, training module and working aid formulation
- Experience of working on assessment frameworks/tools, evaluation indices, standard benchmarks and tracking/rating systems is an added advantage
- Experience of organizing and managing events and workshops is an added advantage
- Experience of development of online training material is an added advantage
- Experience of knowledge management/learning management software and online training tools is an added advantage
- Able to communicate clearly, strategically and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders
- Good analytical and knowledge management skills including writing, presentation and moderation skills
- Skills in MS-Office, Adobe Suite, relevant planning/implementation tools
- NA
Application Instructions:
- Application Link
- Application should contain detailed CV and a covering letter citing current position and remuneration and expressing interest and suitability for the position applied. It should also contain two writing samples of work in the relevant themes.
- Mention ‘Climate Smart Cities: Research Assistant’ in the subject line of your application.
- Applications should reach by 25th August 2020 on the NIUA portal
- For any queries, reach out to Ms. Uditi Agarwal at uagarwal@niua.org
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview
Disclaimer:
- Candidates with Requisite Experience Only apply that too with relevant cover letter.
- The openings provided here is meant for information purposes only. Please cross-verify the details before applying.
Date Posted: 2020-07-25
