World Resources Institute India is an independent, non-profit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, World Resources Institute puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

WRI India has the capacity to convene key stakeholders, and forge strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organizations, institutes and NGOs, to scale-up solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.

Established in 2017, the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) is a community of organizations and individuals committed to the urgent need to transform the way we produce and consume food and use our land for people, nature, and climate. The core partners of the FOLU India Country platform are Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Revitalising Rainfed Area Network (RRA-N), World Resources Institute India (WRI India).

Working at FOLU India offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across India. As a unique group that works on food system transformation, we seek thoughtful, open-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference in the way we produce and consume food.

About your role:
Food and Land Use Coalition India country platform is working with a food system approach to develop strategies to support the country to attain nutrition security with sustainable, regenerative and inclusive agriculture production, efficient supply system and developing responsible citizenry. As its activities are expanding both in thematic and geographic terms FOLU India is looking for a Programme Associate who can support secondary research, support the FOLU India lead and FOLU India coordinator in management of FOLU India platform etc. The candidate must have a graduate degree in environmental science, natural resource management, development studies with least 2 years or more years of work experience in an operations and management role in development sector, or a graduate degree in business administration with work experience in environment, agriculture or related areas.
Key responsibilities will include support the coordination of FOLU India activities, and reporting, developing research and analytical frameworks for programmes, facilitating engagement with partners and stakeholders at national and sub-national levels, research driven communication, and supporting overall programme development and strategy. The candidate is expected to bring strong organizational skills and be comfortable with interdisciplinary, inter-programmatic, and geographically dispersed teams. The position holder must be willing to travel within the country, including in remote areas with difficult terrain, when it’s safe to do so.

• Support the programme staff in organizing and conducting meetings/seminars/workshops/conferences and other events, whether online or in person.
• Prepare and monitor invoices and submit and reconcile expense reports.
• Develop and maintain a document archiving and filing system.
• Update and maintain office policies and procedures.
• Maintain contact lists of relevant stakeholders.
• Extend the documentation and data entry support to the FOLU Project Management Unit (FOLU PMU) whenever necessary.

Salary and Benefits: INR 8,00,000 to 9,00,000 Per Annum Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location: New Delhi, India. The selected candidate will need to travel to various project locations and other areas, if required.

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

The start date is as soon as possible.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

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

Digital healthcare service: Online doctor consultations for your primary healthcare needs

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.