WRI India
## Program Associate – Communication and Event Management
**About WRI India**
WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, is dedicated to fostering environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Our mission is to guide human society towards sustainable living practices that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India translates ideas into action, building 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 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in 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 our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that aim to make Indian cities thriving, equitable, and low-carbon places that benefit both people and the planet.
**About the Role**
As a Program Associate – Communication and Event Management, you will play a crucial role in managing outreach programs for WRI India. You will work closely with the communications, accounts, and budget team, liaising with vendors, hotels, hospitality vendors, and partners. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing communication collaterals for various types and scales of events.
* Coordinating end-to-end logistics management, including facilitating travel and accommodation arrangements for invitees.
* Guiding communication between WRI India and external vendors, maintaining strong relationships.
* Facilitating internal coordination within WRI India’s different functions and maintaining project management sheets, checklists, and trackers.
* Documenting insights from events and identifying areas for improvement to enhance future events.
* Facilitating coordination between different partners.
* Writing content for event outreach, such as emailers and social media posts.
**Qualifications and Requirements**
* **Education:** Post-graduate degree with a communications/management background.
* **Experience:** 2 to 4 years of experience in related fields.
* **Skills:**
* Strong interpersonal skills and an analytical approach.
* Excellent negotiation skills.
* Highly process-oriented with an eye for detail.
* Ability to self-govern and manage time independently.
* Excellent English writing skills.
* Knowledge of any other Indian language is a plus.
* Comfort with quantitative data/analysis and MS Excel.
* Proficiency in documentation with expertise in MS Word and PowerPoint.
* Editing/proofing, writing, and Canva knowledge are an added advantage.
**Salary and Benefits**
* **Salary:** INR 8,00,000 to 9,00,000 CTC per annum. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills.
* **Benefits:** WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs.
* Term insurance policy covering 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.
* Personalized diet recommendations from a certified dietitian based on physical health condition and lifestyle.
* Flexible work schedule for eligible staff.
* Workshops and trainings to empower staff and encourage new learning opportunities.
* Rest and Recharge weeks to encourage staff to take time off for rest, rejuvenation, upskilling, and personal interests.
* Leave policy allowing 36 personal days off per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.
**Duration:** 1 year
**Location:** Delhi
**Start Date:** As soon as possible.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
WRI India is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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