World Resource Institute

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 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 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: 

You will work with the WRI India communications, accounts, and budget team to manage outreach programs. You will also liaison with vendors, hotels, hospitality vendors and partners, maintain and standardize contracts and budgets, manage hotel bookings, and manage the production of communication and outreach material. The selected candidate will report to the City Communications Lead and must have experience in basic project management, organizing and managing on ground and virtual events, and coordinating with, and managing, diverse partners including vendors.

How your day will unfold:

Qualifications and Requirements we seek:

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

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

Duration: 1 year  Location: Delhi

Start date: As soon as possible.

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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