Junior Program Associate
WRI India is seeking a project associate for their Climate Resilience Practice team in Chennai. The role focuses on mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation into development planning through desk and field research. You will perform GHG and emissions profiling, engage with government stakeholders, and provide quantitative analysis to inform policy. The position requires a degree in a relevant discipline and professional fluency in both English and Tamil.
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Experience
1-3 years
Function
Research
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
WRI India is seeking a project associate for their Climate Resilience Practice team in Chennai. The role focuses on mainstreaming climate change adaptation and mitigation into development planning through desk and field research. You will perform GHG and emissions profiling, engage with government stakeholders, and provide quantitative analysis to inform policy. The position requires a degree in a relevant discipline and professional fluency in both English and Tamil.
TAL's take
Solid NGO role with clear impact, though limited growth potential compared to commercial tier-1 firms.
Very clearly defined responsibilities regarding climate research and stakeholder engagement in a specific geography.
Must haves
- Bachelors or Masters in Economics, Environment, or related discipline
- 1-3 years of fulltime research work experience
- Understanding of international and national climate change policy landscape
- Experience in GHG and emission profiling
- Ability to undertake complex quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Fluency in English and Tamil
Tools and skills
About the company
Recognized non-profit knowledge organization specializing in environmental policy.