Location: Bengaluru/Mumbai (extensive travel involved)
Experience: At least 8 years in stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and evidence-based advocacy
Compensation: Competitive
World Resources Institute
WRI India is a leading independent charity dedicated to fostering environmentally sustainable and socially equitable development. Affiliated with the global World Resources Institute, WRI India combines rigorous research, policy analysis, and on-ground initiatives to address pressing issues like climate change, energy transition, and natural resource management. With a team of over 250 experts across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, the organisation drives innovative solutions that balance environmental protection with human well-being. Committed to integrity, innovation, and inclusion, WRI India plays a vital role in shaping India’s sustainable future through evidence-based advocacy and collaborative partnership.
Role
WRI India seeks a highly motivated professional to join the MobiliseHER project, fostering equitable and gender-responsive mobility systems in Indian cities. Working with civil society organisations and government authorities, you'll help integrate gender perspectives into urban transport planning through participatory approaches. This is a 12-month consultancy contract.
Responsibilities
Learning Content Development (30%)
- Lead content development for diverse audiences including government officials and civil society organisations
- Synthesise existing research into well-structured, evidence-based materials for capacity building initiatives
Stakeholder Engagement (70%)
- Build working relationships with central, state, and city governments to secure support for capacity building initiatives
- Engage with government and non-government organisations, policy makers, think tanks, and CSOs to disseminate research and build capacity on inclusive planning
- Facilitate dialogues and joint meetings between government and non-government organisations
- Identify and engage mentors to guide participants during capacity building programmes
- Onboard experienced trainers for capacity building initiatives, ensuring alignment with objectives
- Organise workshops, masterclasses and develop necessary materials with WRI India team
- Coordinate with content developers to design materials for capacity building initiatives
Requirements
- Master's degree in gender studies, urban development, management studies, social work, or public policy
- Minimum 8 years' experience in stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and evidence-based advocacy
- Experience designing and delivering learning modules or training programmes for professionals
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences
- Fluency in English and Hindi required; proficiency in other regional languages advantageous
- Strong networking and people management skills across multi-disciplinary teams
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of leading initiatives with minimal supervision
- Entrepreneurial mindset with accountability in handling challenging tasks
- In-depth knowledge of gender-responsive mobility planning (desirable)
- Familiarity with urban governance and municipal budgeting (desirable)
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills
- Generous and comprehensive benefits package
Apply
Send resume along with a short cover letter (less than 300 words) clearly indicating why you are interested in this position and what skills and experiences you bring to the position. All applications must be submitted on email to Manju George.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. They may be required to take an assessment and submit a consultancy quote.
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