Junior Program Associate - Events, Logistics & Communications

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Junior Program Associate – Events, Logistics & Communication

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 research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

About your role:

You will be based in New Delhi and would provide logistics support to ECR team members where ECR projects are currently active as required. You will help in running events, outreach and logistics for work efforts under ECR initiative. You will report to Program Manager, Urban Development, WRI India.

How your day will unfold:
• Provide outreach and logistics support to WRI India’s initiatives on climate resilience/ environmental governance and management/ urban ecology/ hazard risk/ urban policy and planning.
• Ensure coordination, vendor management, event management for ECR events and workshops and successful outreach and communication of the same across platforms.
• Support event coordination as required for smooth execution of the ‘Thriving Eco City-regions’ initiative in close consultation with internal teams and various other stakeholders across multiple city-regions.
• Support team members on upcoming initiatives and contribute towards ensuring timely completion of deliverables under the relevant projects such as layout designs, review summaries, recommendations, reports, visual analytics, and dashboards.
• Communicate closely with WRI India internal team members towards meeting objectives of the project and constant progress reporting.
• Support in relationship management with donors/ implementation partners/ others as needed for better execution of various activities planned under the subject project.

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:
• A graduate degree in social sciences, research or related disciplines is desirable.
• 0 to 2 years of work experience in project management, coordination, stakeholder management in a reputable organization is preferable.
• Knowledge of online tools and softwares like Asana, Canva, Kobo, Miro Board, Microsoft Project.
• Should have demonstrated experience in managing teams and/or stakeholder relationships and task management.
• Experience in working with the Government/ ministries/ departments and other non-government stakeholders such as local academic/ research institutes, civil society organizations etc is a plus.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills for overall team coordination. Experience in working effectively and respectfully in diverse teams and communities.
• Detail oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, ensure highest standards of ethics and consistency of work.

Salary and Benefits: 7,50,000 to +,40,000 INR CTC Per annum

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Duration: 1 year

Location: Delhi

Start date: As soon as possible.

List of Documents to be attached:
• Cover Letter
• Resume

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). Click Here

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 staff member

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 Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)

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, ****** preference, parental status, or disability.

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