Senior Project Associate Urban Transport, WRI India

Senior Project Associate – Urban Transport, WRI India

Program:Cities

Location:Delhi or Mumbai, India

Institution Overview:

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WRI was recently voted the #1 Environmental Think Tank in the world and is consistently recommended by staff as one of the "most desired organizations to work for." In 2014, WRI was ranked one of the Top Workplaces by the Washington Post.

World Resources Institute India (WRII) is a wholly owned subsidiary of WRI established in India

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Foreign candidate needs to have a valid work permit for India. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis.

Position Overview:

WRI India is looking for a bright, talented Transport Engineer or Urban/Transport Planner or Urban Designer to take on exciting projects in the area of road safety and integrated urban transport. This individual will primarily be responsible for projects in the fields of road safety, road design & engineering, transport planning, (including public transport, para-transit, non-motorized transport, travel demand management, etc.). The work will comprise of on-ground projects, as well as research, policy formulation and capacity development. The position will be based either in Mumbai or Delhi.

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will handle the following project responsibilities for the team :

• With direction from the Supervisor, independently deliver on various aspects of project delivery
• Contribute actively in ideating and brainstorming, both for immediate project delivery, as well as long term strategic development
• Take charge of various technical aspects of project delivery, such as research, analysis, design, writing, presentation, etc.
• Take charge of various non-technical aspects of project delivery, such as government interfacing, donor management, budget management, people engagement, project documentation, event management, etc.
• Represent the Organization at various forums, conferences and meetings
• Support Supervisor on various activities related to strategy development, work advancement and/or grant initiation
• Carry out a significant amount of onsite work, including but not limited to site inspections, traffic studies, road safety inspections, etc.
• Carry out a significant amount of desk work, including but not limited to report writing, analysis, design preparation, presentation making, etc.
• Carry out a significant amount of people engagement, through meetings, online communication, event participation, etc., with government officials, donors, international colleagues, partners, vendors, etc.
• Be willing and able to take on assignments that require a fair amount of short-term travel, both within India and internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum Master Degree in Transport Engineering, Transport Planning or Urban Design
• 5-8 years of work experience in road safety, road design & engineering or transport planning, (including public transport, para-transit, non-motorized transport, travel demand management, etc.).
• Be able to take on the Responsibilities described above with a high level of independence.
• Be well-versed with the analytical tools, computer software, literature, they and current developments in the areas of sustainable urban transport and road safety
• Important attributes for this position are innovativeness, independence, confidence, passion, analytical mindset, structured thinking, research-oriented, team-player, strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written. Basic proficiency in Hindi or Marathi will be an advantage
• Lastly, the candidate must strongly subscribe to the principles of sustainable transport and sustainable development

Salary and Benefits

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

How to Apply :

Qualified applicants should apply online at All applications must be submitted online through thiscareer portalin order to be formally considered. Only Applicants who meet all the eligibility criteria will be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

Shortlisted candidates will be additionally required to send a design portfolio and subsequently take an interview (in-person or Skype). Finalists will need to submit at least 2 writing samples.