MANAGER – URBAN PLANNING & DISASTER RESILIENCE - Kochi
Organization: WRI India
Location: New Delhi
Industry: Data Analysis & Technical Research
Type: Contract (one year)
Salary: 50,000 INR Per Month
Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for air quality monitoring, developing emission inventory, air pollution dispersion modeling, data collection from the primary and secondary sources and technical writing. The candidate will work closely with urban systems experts, city and state government officials.
The candidate will actively participate in writing proposals, research paper/report writing, engaging with partners and other opportunities. The candidate will be required to independently manage research projects, resources, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, travel and represent WRI at various national and international platforms.
Responsibilities:
- The candidate will handle range of responsibilities. Some of the key responsibilities will include:
- Collecting primary and secondary data of different urban and rural infrastructure sectors
- Developing emissions inventory at city scale
- Knowledge of different atmospheric Air Quality Dispersion Models (i.e., AERMOD, CAMx etc.) (must)
- Technical reports and paper writing
- Communicating findings and updated information with various stakeholders
- Collaborate and work with to advance publications
- Contribute to proposals and development efforts on program fundraising goals.
- Outreach and Communications
- Produce material to communicate WRI India’s Cities work in India and globally, including analytical content to non-technical audiences, media, and existing and prospective funders
- Attend and present work at national and international workshops, conferences, seminars as necessary.
- Research and Knowledge
- Identify research gaps in the area of air pollution, cultivate ideas and author or co-author knowledge products (e.g., reports, briefs, data-products).
- Knowledge of different atmospheric Air Quality Dispersion Models (i.e., AERMOD, CAMx etc.) (must)
- Liaise with experts in India, global experts, and researchers to facilitate the development of high-quality research.
- Capacity Building
- Design and hold periodic seminars for capacity building and solicit input and feedback on the same.
Educational requirements:
- Master’s degree in Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Transport, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline. Candidate with Bachelor (B.Tech.) degree with relevant experience can also apply.
Experience requirements:
- Minimum 01 years of highly relevant, full-time work experience. International work/study experience will be valuable.
Desired Skills:
- Demonstrated exceptional ability (through published work, articles, etc.) to write and comprehend effectively
- Strong analytical research skills -ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, both orally and in writing, with fluency in English.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented thinker who can juggle multiple, competing priorities
- Ability to understand and transfer skills and knowledge to a breadth of specialty areas
- Ability to independently design and draft research studies
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build a strong network of professional relationships
- Comfort working with staff at all levels of experience
- Ability to travel when needed
- Strong analytical capabilities.
Application Instructions:
- Only Qualified applicants should apply online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered.
- List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter/ Resume/ Writing Sample/ Reports/
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. Finalized candidate will be required to take a writing/analytical test.
- Notification
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: 2020-09-13
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