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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 global research organization. Currently over 150 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:

This is a technical research and stakeholder management position within the electric mobility team at WRI India.

How your day will unfold:

Undertaking primary research to support key stakeholders in India’s EV ecosystem including implementing agencies, policymakers, banks and/ or NBFCs on improving the business case and access to affordable financing for EV charging infrastructure development
Carrying out detailed calculations and liaising with financial experts, industry professionals and other external stakeholders to produce insights on the business viability and the financing requirement for scaling up public charging infrastructure
Examining India’s and international experience in rolling out public charging infrastructure to understand the various implementation models and their comparative advantages
Taking initiatives to facilitate collaborations for attracting investments and financing for EV charging infrastructure implementation in the country
Contributing to various aspects of project delivery as needed, such as government interfacing, partner management, people engagement, project documentation, etc.
Producing independently written outputs, including WRI working papers, policy briefs, blog posts, newspaper articles, etc.
Assisting in organizing events, workshops, webinars, etc. and developing presentations/ discussion materials for the same

Qualifications and requirements we seek:

Master’s degree in relevant disciplines such as Project/ Infrastructure Financing, Financial Due-diligence, Finance & Strategy, Business Management, etc. Alternatively, CFA (Level III) with academic degree in engineering, economics or statistics will do.
2-3 years of practical work experience in the domains of transport, public infrastructure, investment promotion, lending, financing, etc.
Background in academic research, advisory or consulting is preferred.
Excellent writing and spoken skills in English to coherently convey complex information to a technical and policy audience
Should have experience in writing reports, briefs, and making presentations
Responsible and self-motivated individual that can work independently or in a team.
Ability to receive and incorporate constructive feedback effectively.

Salary and Benefits: 6,50,000 to 7,50,000 CTC PA

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

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

Location: Delhi, India

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