Job Opportunity for Program Associate – Road Safety & Urban Transport at WRI in Bengaluru

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:

WRI India is looking for a bright & hardworking urban designer to join our Road Safety & Urban Transport team as a project associate in Bengaluru. This individual will primarily support street design, neighbourhood planning & road safety projects. The individual will work closely with their supervisor.

How your day will unfold:

•• Undertaking site-visits for recce surveys, documentation, collecting primary and secondary data in the form of mobility patterns, volume counts, road safety inspections, crash profile, etc.

• Supporting safer street interventions in the city through data analysis, design development and preparation of project proposals, reports and presentations related to projects.

• Preparation of conceptual design drawings, detailed technical drawings, illustrations, and other project-related content.

• Perform cost estimates, quantity estimates and material specifications

• Engagement with stakeholders at various stages and contributing to the contextual design approach.

• Support research and analysis required for specific aspects of the projects and preparation of internal and external communications pieces

Qualifications and requirements we seek:

•  Post-graduation in Urban Design and graduation in Architecture from a recognized university/institution.

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in a relevant field.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, basic 3D modelling, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite is required.

• Familiarity and past experience with street and junction design, NMT planning, road safety.

• Familiarity and past experience with data collection, research & analysis will be an advantage.

• Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have strong spatial and land-use comprehension as well as excellent visual communication abilities.

• Excellent academic performance and strong analytical capability.

• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly both orally and in writing, with excellent demonstrated skills in English.

• Basic proficiency in Kannada will be an advantage.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented; experience managing complex processes or projects.

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced working environment and to juggle multiple assignments with little supervision.

Salary and Benefits: 8,00,000 to 9,00,000 PA

Location: Bengaluru

Duration: 6 months (Term Hire, Extendable based on project requirements and performance )

List of Documents to be attached:

Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position.
Curriculum vitae 

• Writing samples
• Reports

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.