Job Description

Data Analysis & Technical Research Mumbai, India, India New Delhi, India Bengaluru, India, India

Program Associate - Coordinator, Program Data and M&E

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.

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 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:

The Sustainable Cities Program at the WRI India Ross Center seeks a Coordinator for Program Data and M&E to support our work focused on informing India\'s transition towards cities that are low-carbon, resilient, and inclusive.

You will play a key role in supporting the senior leadership in various project/programme planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning processes. This role involves extensive liaison with diverse teams and initiatives across the Cities Program. You will serve as a focal point for administrative coordination, communication, and program data management. The Program Coordinator performs a critical function by supporting WRI India Ross Center to improve the assessment of our program outcomes, resulting in effective engagement with our donors, partners and the ecosystem.

How your day will unfold:

1. Program Coordination & Data Management (40%)

• \xc2\xb7 Liaise and communicate with project teams and cross-cutting functions to support reporting to both internal and external stakeholders.
• \xc2\xb7 Assist to collect and analyse project data and to prepare data presentations and visualizations for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• \xc2\xb7 Research, compile and organize information from various sources for periodic reports, graphic summaries and presentations, awareness-raising, meetings, etc.
• \xc2\xb7 Design and update online tools, such as simple dashboards, to monitor key metrics

2. Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (PMEL) Support (40%)

• Offer support to project teams to facilitate quarterly and annual planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning processes
• Guide / train staff to use tools and platforms for project management and PMEL
• \xc2\xb7 Collaborate in PMEL activities, such as developing theories of change, building measurable indicators and results frameworks, and documenting lessons learned
• \xc2\xb7 Monitor and review documentation for completeness and compliance; follow up with project teams to resolve inconsistencies

3. Administrative Communications (20%)

• \xc2\xb7 Anchor routine information-sharing tasks, such as taking meeting minutes, creating a newsletter, and maintaining a repository of digital resources
• \xc2\xb7 Assist in organizing online meetings, staff workshops, visits, and WRI India\'s flagship event, Connect Karo
• \xc2\xb7 Coordinate with Facilities, Operations, Budgets and other teams, as well as external vendors, to handle preparations, scheduling, logistics and other event requirements

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:

• 2-4 years of relevant, full-time work experience with demonstrated involvement in program coordination and communication, data management, monitoring, evaluation and learning, or related subject areas.
• Degree in public policy, economics, political science, environmental studies, or related field.
• Interest and working knowledge of any of the main issues within WRI India\'s Cities portfolio, such as sustainable urban development, mobility, air quality, water and climate resilience, and gender and social equity.
• Keen interest in change management is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong analytical skills and superb attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as with a team.
• Self-starter with ability to juggle multiple assignments at one time.
• Proficiency with any of the following platforms is a plus: Asana, DevResults, Power BI, Teams, Canva

Salary and Benefits: INR 8,00,000 to INR 9,00,000 CTC

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Location: Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, India

Start Date: At the earliest

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter (outlining your interest and suitability for the position)
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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).

People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers 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

Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

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Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.

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