Internship: Climate, Economics and Finance Program

Position description

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 our 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 organisation. Currently, over 400 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Program Overview for Climate, Economics & Finance

At WRI India, we believe that solving the climate crisis requires bold ideas, rigorous analysis, and effective communication and action. As part of the Climate, Economics & Finance (CEF) Program, we work on pioneering research and innovative solutions to accelerate India’s just and equitable low-carbon transition. Our goal is to ensure that India’s path to Net Zero is not just technically sensible, but also economically viable and socially inclusive. 

About the role

India has committed to becoming Net Zero by 2070 and has also submitted long-term strategies to decarbonise. While these are broad targets, there are several low-carbon pathways that India can take at the sub-national level towards these targets. In this context, WRI India is supporting the State of Madhya Pradesh in developing its long-term low-carbon development strategy.

WRI India is looking for candidates having broad understanding of energy and climate landscape in the country or states and having good qualitative & quantitative research and writing skills.

How your day will unfold

The Interns will be assisting the research team in the following tasks: 

• Provide regular help and support to research team.
• Assist in data collection and analysis for modeling initiatives within the team.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement with concerned government officials and local partners
• Assist in coordinating events for engagement with internal and external stakeholders through roundtables, seminars, workshops, policy dialogues, training, and other communication and outreach activities.
• Contribute to the production of event summary reports and proceedings. 
• Assisting the team in development of tools to track and strengthen sub-national climate action planning.
• Contribute to tasks related to documentation and validation of data, assumptions and model variables/structure.
• Support and contribute to any on-going research pertaining to the project.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Post graduate degree in environmental / climate science, economics, public policy, engineering, statistics, environmental planning, development, or related subject.
• Minimum 0-1- years of work experience in a related field (including internships) with any demonstrated interest in environment-related research/action.
• A basic understanding of climate/energy policy issues and ecosystem in India.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, as well as data collection and familiarity with national and international databases.
• Expertise in using tools like MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint), SPSS, etc.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi is a must.
• Willingness to travel to project locations and support the organisation of workshops and stakeholder consultations.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive and enthusiastic team player with a strong interest in climate/energy policy issues in India.

No of Position: 2

Stipend: INR 25000 Per Month

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Duration: 2-3 months full-time and potentially extendable for another 3 months

Application instructions

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