Job Description

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an award-winning, independent and global non-profit research organization that provides data-driven research to advance policies that reduce the public health and adverse environmental impacts of the transportation sector. The ICCT offers a mission-driven and culturally diverse workplace where intellectual curiosity, leadership, flexibility, transparency, and good humor are highly valued. Join our team of more than 100 talented researchers and support staff with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin, Beijing, and S\xc3\xa3o Paulo.
The ICCT is looking for a self-directed, energetic team leader to implement the research strategy of the ICCT low emission zones program in India. Representative work can be seen at https://theicct.org/india. You will report to the India Managing Director in Delhi.
You Will:

• Support the work around zero / low emissions zones in India
• Support multiple projects with diverse partners and take responsibility for successful project delivery of the project
• Support and co-author ground-breaking research in India
• Maintain productive working relationships with academic experts, civil society, industry and government officials in India
• Communicate the work of the ICCT in a clear and effective manner
• Other responsibilities as assigned

You Have:

• Master\'s or PhD in planning, engineering, economics, or related field
• Minimum two years of professional experience in the private sector, academia, civil society or other research setting with a focus on transportation, energy, environment and/or policy
• Excellent and demonstrated quantitative, analytical, and research skills, such as experience collecting and analysing large datasets, drafting technical papers, and distilling research evidence into key actions
• Examples of successful project management or a project management certification
• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with MS Office and with data analysis software
• Candidates with good experience on working with public agencies in India are preferred

To succeed in our environment, you should be intellectually curious, self-directed, and able to work with people from across the globe. You must be able to connect research to policy and translate technical information to stakeholders. This position will be based in Delhi. Some domestic (within India) and international travel may be required. The contracted hourly rate will be around 600 - 700 INR on a full-time basis.
To Apply
Please include a resume, a cover letter, writing samples, and two to three professional references. Preference will be given to candidates who submit a complete application and who directly address the position being offered. This is an immediate opening and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received by January 23, 2023 will receive highest priority.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.