Job Description

Human Resources New Delhi, India Mumbai, India, India Bengaluru, India, India
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 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and insightful Competency Mapping Consultant to design and implement a comprehensive competency framework aligned with our organization's values, strategic priorities, and talent development goals. The consultant will work closely with the L&D and HR teams to build a one-page reference model and a detailed behavioral competency structure with proficiency levels to support selection, development, and performance management efforts.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design a Value-Based Competency Framework for all roles within the organization.
• Identify Differentiating Competencies for critical roles.
• Develop detailed behavioral indicators and proficiency levels for each competency.
• Align competency mapping with the broader L&D strategy and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), team leads, and stakeholders to gather role-specific insights.
• Enable integration of the framework into existing HR systems such as performance appraisals, career pathing, and development planning.
• Conduct workshops or interviews as needed to validate and socialize the framework.
• Recommend approaches for continuous learning and knowledge sharing to foster a learning organization.
• Define metrics and processes for evaluating the impact of the competency framework.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and training content for rollout and implementation support.

Desired Profile:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing competency frameworks across various organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of L&D strategy, learning needs identification, and training processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent facilitation, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Prior experience in identifying and codifying behavioral indicators and proficiency levels is essential.
• Exposure to learning metrics and evaluating learning effectiveness is a plus.
• Preferably has worked with or in non-profit, consulting, or research-based organizations.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in competency mapping, HR consulting, or L&D.

Salary: Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills.
Start date: As soon as possible
List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
Learn more about WRI India's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).