Job Opportunity for Program Manager – Air Quality at WRI India in Delhi, Mumbai, Other India Cities

## Program Manager – Air Quality

**About WRI India**

WRI India is a leading independent research and advocacy organization working 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. We provide objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently, over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

**About the Role**

WRI India seeks a Program Manager – Air Quality to support City governments in implementing policies and projects aimed at enhancing air quality in cities. The candidate will lead partnerships with cities, work closely with City and State government officials and other stakeholders, support framing air quality strategies, and enable implementation.

**Responsibilities**

* Work closely with city government and stakeholders to further municipal action to improve air quality.

* Develop analytical methods, conduct surveys, collect data, perform analysis, produce project reports, and presentations.

* Collaborate and work with partners to build a robust ecosystem for air quality related conversation in the city by supporting the formation of interest groups, capacity building, focused discussions, and convenings.

* Work closely with other teams in WRI India to identify opportunities for impactful research and support the production of high-quality publications.

* Support the team in program management, recruitment, mentor junior staff, contribute to proposals and development efforts on program fundraising goals.

* 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, and seminars as necessary.

* Identify research gaps, cultivate ideas, and author or co-author knowledge products (e.g., reports, briefs, data-products) around air quality.

* Liaise with experts in India, global experts, and researchers towards high-quality research.

* Design and hold periodic seminars for capacity building and solicit input and feedback.

**Qualifications**

* PhD or master’s degree in environmental sciences, Public Policy, Urban/ Environmental Planning, Economic Development, or a related discipline.

* Minimum 7 years of highly relevant, full-time work experience. International work/study experience will be valuable.

* Work experience in developing emissions inventories, activity analysis, source apportionment study, developing air quality action plans. Prior working with municipal corporations generating DPRs will be useful with program implementation and project management experience.

* 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 lead, design, and draft research proposals and studies.

* Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build a strong network of professional relationships.

* Comfort working with staff at all levels of experience.

* Willingness to travel whenever required in short notice.

**Location:** Delhi, Mumbai, Other India Cities

**Duration:** 1 year (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)

**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 including health insurance, term insurance, an employee assistance program, flexible work schedules, learning opportunities, rest and recharge weeks, and a generous leave policy.

**To Apply:** 

Please submit a cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position, your curriculum vitae, writing samples, and reports. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.